57% of Black Friday shoppers would pull a sickie to grab a bargain

We are a nation that loves a bargain. And, according to a survey by Watchshop, over half of eager shoppers would actually call in sick to work just to get their hands on a Black Friday deal.

But we are savvy about it, of those who would pull a sickie, they’d have to justify it by getting at least a 26% discount.

Just four per cent of employees with forethought have booked the day off.

Anticipating the mad rush one in three (36%) Black Friday shoppers have witnessed scenes of mob mentality; forcing almost one in five Black Friday shoppers to move online to avoid it this year.  The average online shopper confessed they will begin shopping at approximately 8.19am and will set out on a six hour spree - so today will probably not be the most productive.