The Black Friday sales are upon us, and if we have one piece of advice for you it’s this: be prepared. Here at Chadstone, we’re all about making the shopping experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. When it comes to Black Friday, it’s easier than ever to nab your Christmas shopping early and snag a bargain from almost 500 speciality fashion, beauty, homewares, fitness, food and luxury stores. Whether it’s taking advantage of premium shopping services like hands-free shopping, or parking with ease here’s how to nail the Black Friday sales, the Chadstone way.

Navigating the Black Friday sales can be overwhelming — especially when you have almost 500 stores at your fingertips. Our advice? Come prepared. Write a list of everything you’re looking for — be it Christmas gifts, fashion pieces on your wish list, or little treats for yourself. Use the Chadstone website or app to make a game plan on which stores you’ll hit first, to make Black Friday shopping a cinch.

Black Friday offers vary from retailer to retailer. Some retailers will have sales all month long, for others, sales may run over a couple of days. With most promotions live from Monday 25 November, we'll share a round-up of all the offers available in-centre on Sunday 24 November. Sign-up to become a Chadstone First Member to have the offers emailed to directly to you.

Here’s an easy tip for stress-free shopping during the Black Friday sales: check the website before you head to Chadstone. The live time-to-park information means you can go straight to a carpark with availability. Or if you don't want to even think about parking, be sure to head straight to valet. The end result? Less time in the carpark, more time spent browsing.

A simple but effective shopping hack: the earlier you go, the better the bargains. Take advantage of our week-long Black Friday sales and head in-store from Monday 25 November. Likewise, take advantage of our extended shopping hours, and head into the centre when we open at 8am on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November.

Planning your Black Friday shopping journey is easy with the Chadstone App! Simply download the app from the App Store and get ready to navigate your way through the centre. Use the blue dot navigation feature to pinpoint the stores you want to visit so you can make the most of the Black Friday sales and special offers. The app provides a seamless shopping experience by offering a convenient map to guide you through Chadstone.

At Chadstone, we offer premium services to make shopping as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Hands Free Shopping allows you to peruse almost 500 stores with ease, without being weighed down by bags, or making multiple trips back to the car. The how-to is simple: Book online here and receive a unique link via SMS. After each purchase, fill out the form in the link, including the store name, number of parcels, and whether a trolley is required, then a member of our team will meet you at your selected collection point and look after your bags for you until you’re finished for the day. It’s a cinch. Hands Free Shopping is $25 AUD a day.

A day of serious sales shopping can take it out of you — so make sure you stop for a break and refuel. At Chadstone, we have dozens of in-house dining options available. Feeling something casual? Head to Betty’s Burgers, Fishbowl or Dumplings Plus for a quick and easy bite. If you’re looking for something more substantial, book a table at one of the eateries at The Social Quarter dining precinct, like Urban Alley Brewery for a great schnitzel, chips and craft beer, or Cinque Terre for delicious pasta and Italian-style small plates. And top it all off with gelato from Piccolina, which is handcrafted from fresh seasonal ingredients.