Deals, deals and more deals! Cyber Monday is one of the most fun days of the year as we chase down the biggest discounts for items on our individual wish lists. While many of the bigger brands have some of the best deals out there, be one the lookout for smaller, boutique stores as well. Specifically, check out a few Black-owned businesses that have deals that will strike fear into the hearts of many major outlets.
1. BLK & Bold
Where To Buy: BlkandBold.com
Iowa-based coffee brand BLK and Bold is here to change the game and give you that much needed jumpstart for a new week. The Black-owned coffee brand offers a wide variety of coffees and teas. Adding on, 5% of the company's profits go towards supporting at-risk youths across the country. On Cyber Monday, customers can get a 20% discount on their order.
2. Clare
Where To Buy: Clare.com
The holidays and new year are right around the corner, so it may be time to get a few things on your home improvement list done. Luckily, Clare is here to freshen up your living or work space at a reasonable price. The New York based company was founded by a former home interior designer who knows how to provide top notch service with a personal touch. If you're not in the market for a paint job, Clare also has some of the most creative merchandise in the game. Customers can grab Clare t-shirts, crewnecks and much more.
3. The Carter Brand
Where To Buy: TheCarterBrand.com
The Carter Brand is offering some top notch apparel this Cyber Monday. Feel free to check out their extensive catalog of D-9 inspired hats, pro-Black t-shirts and sports themed accessories. This Monday, The Carter Brand is encouraging customers to go big or go home. The Black-owned business is offering a a bevy of discounts along with free shipping for all orders above $99.
4. WRLDINVSN
Where To Buy: wrldinvsn.com
If you didn't fill out your winter wardrobe with The Carter Brand, you can finish it off with WRLDINVSN. Today, the rising streetwear brand is offering up to 75% off select products. From hoodies to sweatpants, they have it all. Not to mention, founders Marlon Watts and Nicholas Clark use their profits to give back. The duo uses a portion of their profits to help support students at their alma mater, Louisiana Tech.
5. Mahogany Books
Where To Buy: MahoganyBooks.com
With the success of Barack Obama's A Promised Land, book sales are up across the board. Don't let one book be the beginning and end of your reading endeavors this holiday season. Mahogany Books is one of the leading independent, Black-owned book stores in the nation's capital. From Al Sharpton to DeRay McKesson, a number of high profile authors have virtually stopped by the store to promote their work. Mahogany Books also ships around the country, so grab that book you've been waiting to read.
6. Partake Foods
Where To Buy: PartakeFoods.com
After a long day of wrapping gifts and putting up decorations, the kids may want to put a few cookies under the tree for Santa to enjoy. That's where Partake Foods comes in. The growing brand offers a variety of cookies that are both vegan and free of the top eight allergens like milk. From chocolate chip to cookie butter, there are a number of flavors for you to enjoy. Best of all, orders of $40 or more offer free shipping.
7. Avec Drinks
Where To Buy: AvecDrinks.com
Inevitably, alcoholic beverages will be consumed over the holiday season. However, you don't necessarily have to mix each spirit with club soda or a sugary drink. This time around, customers can grab a healthy alternative like Avec. The Brooklyn based brand offers low calorie, low sugar tasty drinks. Celebrating Cyber Monday, customers can earn $10 and $20 gift cards.
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