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Woodwick Candle Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

Updated on Thursday, November 13, 2025: WoodWick is expected to take part in one of the biggest promotions of the year during Black Friday 2025, with mix-and-match offers and limited-time specials on candles and home fragrance. Because last year’s Yankee Candle Black Friday event included WoodWick products, it provides a strong indication of what will return this year. Below is a breakdown of the likely sale dates, discount levels, key items, and the conditions that usually apply.

Predicted Black Friday 2025 Timing & Sale Windows

Based on last year, two main sale periods are expected:

  • Pre-Black Friday Deals: Early offers are likely to launch about a week before Thanksgiving. In 2024, these included a “buy 2, get 2 free” promotion on most full-price candles, covering jars, tumblers, minis, and more. Prices ranged from about $2.50 up to $45 each. These deals were useful but generally not as strong as the main event.

  • Main Black Friday Sale: The centerpiece offer should arrive on  Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27, 2025) and run through Black Friday itself (Friday, November 28, 2025).

Both in-store and online at woodwick.yankeecandle.com shopping options are expected, with product availability varying by location.

Expected Main Black Friday 2025 Offers

In 2024, the headline promotion was buy 2, get 3 free, applied almost site-wide. WoodWick candles were included along with Yankee Candle and Chesapeake Bay Candle. The deal was capped at 12 free items per customer, with the lowest-priced qualifying products automatically discounted.

In addition, select items received special markdowns. For example, Original Small Tumbler Candles were priced at $5 each (regularly $17), limited to 10 per customer. This amounted to more than 70%  off and was one of the steepest discounts of the event. Both promotions ran only on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, while supplies lasted.

By comparison, many third-party stores such as Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart typically run discounts closer to 40% to 50% on WoodWick and other Yankee Candle brands.

Typical Terms, Conditions & Exclusions

Past sales followed consistent guidelines, which are likely to return in 2025:

  • Limitations on Free Items: Maximum of 12 free items per customer.
  • Discount Application: Savings prorated and applied to the lowest-priced items in the mix-and-match promotion.
  • Exclusions: Personalized Photo Candles, gift cards, the Festive Fragrance Tote, Original Small Tumbler Candles (separately discounted), and certain clearance products.
  • Brands Included: Yankee Candle, WoodWick, and Chesapeake Bay Candle. Excluded sub-brands such as American Home by Yankee Candle.
  • Where to Redeem: Offers valid in U.S. Yankee Candle stores and online. Not valid at third-party retailers or military exchanges.
  • Shipping: Free economy shipping on orders of $75 or more within the contiguous U.S. Discounts applied to pre-tax amounts and did not cover shipping.
  • Usage Limits: One coupon or offer code per customer. Promotions could not be combined, applied to prior purchases, or redeemed for cash.
  • Stock Restrictions: Limited to items on hand. No substitutions or rain checks.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad


Black Friday Ad History

Are you interested in seeing some of Woodwick’s older Black Friday ads? Then you’re in luck! Follow the links below to view an archive of the last few years of their ad scans.

  • 2024: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • 2022: Page 1.
  • 2021: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • 2020: Page 1.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2018: Page 1.
  • 2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2016: Page 1.
  • 2015: Page 1.
  • 2014: Page 1.
This partially burned large hourglass Woodwick candle is seen here in their Tonka & Almond Milk scent. Photo by Witold Sadowski.

Questions & Comments

What’s your favorite Woodwick candle scent? Let us know in the comments section below.

Winn Dixie Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

Updated on Thursday, November 13, 2025: Winn-Dixie’s Black Friday sale typically follows a fairly steady pattern each year, with early ad releases, week-long savings, and special weekend-only deals. Below is break down of the likely 2025 schedule, possible discount levels, and examples from past sales so you know what to expect.


Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates & Ad Release

This year’s Black Friday event at Winn-Dixie is expected to start on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. That’s the day before Thanksgiving. It’ll likely run through Tuesday, December 2, 2025, which fits their usual weekly circular pattern. The ad is usually released the day before the sale. That’s when the full details should be out.

Also, some special deals may only be available during the “Weekend Sale” portion, so limited to Friday through Sunday of that week.


What to Expect in the Ad

Winn-Dixie typically puts out a 6-page ad for Black Friday events. From last year’s patterns, expect sections like:

  • First two pages: Deal highlights (thanks to BOGO-free promotions, large-print prices)
  • Middle pages: Grocery staples, meat, produce, household items
  • Last pages: Weekend-only specials and maybe gift card or bonus point promotions

What to Buy

Winn-Dixie often pushes staples like:

  • Meat (turkey, ham, ground beef, chicken)
  • Dairy (milk, butter, eggs)
  • Bakery items (bread, rolls, sweet treats for the holiday table)
  • Household essentials (paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies)
  • Sometimes non-food basics or gift cards

They’ve added gift card incentives in recent years too. Past deals included around 6% back in rewards when buying gift cards in store but only during a short window around Black Friday.


Last Year’s Black Friday Ad


Black Friday Ad History

How did Winn Dixie’s Black Friday sale look like last year? Were the deals as good as the ones coming this year? Follow the links below to view their previous ad scans to find out more.


Questions & Comments

What are you planning on buying at Winn Dixie this Thanksgiving weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

Williams-Sonoma Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

Updated on Thursday, November 13, 2025: Williams-Sonoma’s Black Friday 2025 sale is just around the corner, and based on past events, there are clear patterns on timing, discounts, and product categories that are likely to be featured. Below is a detailed look at when the sales are expected, what kinds of items usually see the largest markdowns, the range of discounts, and examples from last year’s promotions to give an idea of what might return this year.


Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates

Williams-Sonoma has a history of beginning “Early Black Friday” deals in mid-November. In 2025, this is expected to start around Friday, November 14, 2025.

The main Black Friday event typically kicks off on  online williams-sonoma.com on Thanksgiving Day (that’s on Thursday, November 27, 2025 this year), with in-store sales starting the following day (Friday, November 28, 2025).

After the weekend, the promotion typically transitions to “Cyber Monday” messaging, but the discounts remain largely the same. You can expect the sale to continue through Sunday, December 7, 2025, or until stock sells out.


Typical Discount Levels

The range of discounts usually depends on product type and timing. Based on prior years:

  • Early Black Friday: Up to 50% off select items, with clearance going as high as 75% off before additional markdowns.

  • Main Event: Up to 60% off a wide selection of products, and an additional 20% off the lowest marked price in the clearance section (for a total savings of up to 80% off).

  • Shipping and Guarantees: Free shipping often applies to cookware, cutlery, and electrics, and price match guarantees are usually available.


Categories That Typically Go on Sale

Williams-Sonoma Black Friday promotions usually focus on premium kitchen and home goods. These categories tend to feature the largest discounts:

  • Cookware: Stainless steel, nonstick, and cast iron sets.
  • Electrics: Espresso machines, smart ovens, air fryers, and coffee makers.
  • Stand Mixers and Attachments: KitchenAid and similar models.
  • Cutlery: Knife blocks and steak knife sets from major brands.
  • Glassware: Specialty and branded glassware, sometimes paired with free shipping codes.

Last Year’s Featured Deals

Last year’s sale gives a strong indication of what will likely appear again in 2025. Some featured deals included:

  • Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine — $699.95 down to $549.95 (about 20% off).
  • Philips Premium Digital Smart Sensing Airfryer XXL — $349.95 down to $179.95 (nearly 50% off).
  • KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, 5-Qt. — $449.95 down to $329.95 ($120 savings).
  • All-Clad D5 Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set — $899.95 down to $699.95 ($200 savings).
  • Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Round Wide Dutch Oven, 6-Qt. — $430 down to $279.95 (around 35% off).
  • Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, 4-Qt. — starting at $350, reduced to $129.95 (over 60% off).
  • Wüsthof Stainless-Steel Steak Knives, Set of 8 — $130 down to $98 (about 25% off).
  • Shun Classic Essential Knife Block, Set of 7 — $1,149.95 down to $899.95 (about 22% off).
  • Zwilling Four Star Eco Knife Block, Set of 12 — $499.95 down to $399.95 (20% off).
  • Moccamaster by Technivorm KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker — $359.95 down to $251.95 (30% off).

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad


Black Friday Ad Archive

Are you interested in seeing some of Williams-Sonoma’s previous Black Friday ad scans? Then you’re in luck! Follow the links below to view the last few years of ad history.

  • 2024: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  • 2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • 2022: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 2021: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2020: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • 2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • 2016: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 2015: Page 1 and 2.
  • 2014: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Questions & Comments

What are you planning on buying this Black Friday at Williams-Sonoma? Let us know in the comments below.