Here are a few online sales to satisfy your urge to shop without the crowds and long lines.  Now this was how shopping was meant to be done.

Donna Karan New York - Get an extra 30% off Online ONLY – until Sunday, November 28th.

GAP - The Online sale can save 20% off your puchase with promo code GAPTHANKS at checkout. Gap is also offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Macy’s - Black Friday Specials with free every day shipping with $99 purchase at macys.com! Use promo code GIFTS at checkout. Valid 11-25-2010 through 12-20-2010

MyTheresa – Enjoy a 10€ Shipping worldwide on all international orders from November 23th at 12:00 PM until November 30th at noon CET.

Outnet.com - free shipping worldwide until Sunday, November 28th at Midnight.

Ralph Lauren – Online sale gives you an additional 25% off sale items until Monday, November 29th.

Shopbop – Spend-n-Save event sale that starts Wednesday, November 24th and ends Monday, November 29th. Free worldwide shipping is included.  Just enter code BIGEVENT at checkout.

Stila Cosmetics Warehouse Sale - save up to 80% off hundreds of offers on Cyber Monday – Monday, November 29th.

Theory – Thanksgiving Day Sale – Get 25% off items in-stores and online – Use promo code ITSHERE on theory.com from Friday Novemebr 26th to Sunday, November 28th

Shopbop is having a Spend-n-Save event sale that starts Wednesday, November 24th and ends Monday, November 29th.  That means you can get your shopping done in-between your second helping of turkey, Black Friday and Cyber-Monday; all from the comforts of your home.  You will get an 20% off a ton of newly marked-down items.  Did I mention the free worldwide shipping?  Happy shopping!!!

Just enter code BIGEVENT at checkout.

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, and consumers have bargain hunting on their minds.  It is also the busiest shopping day of the year.  Shoppers are hitting the stores in impressive numbers this year.  

Everyone is paying close attention to the retail numbers, and are trying to figure out if the strong numbers on Black Friday will continue throughout the holiday.  Items are  discounted up to 40% off. 

Gone are the deep discounts of up to 75% in luxury retail.  Retailers controlled their inventory this year so they would not find themselves in the same predicament as last year.  Over-supply is not an issue in 2009. 

Consumers have also changed their tactics this Black Friday.  They are more focused with their shopping, and are going into stores seeking specific merchandises; fully equipped with item specifications.  People will do whatever it takes to get the best deals possible.  Fortunately for shoppers, Black Friday will last all weekend at most retail stores.  Until then bargain hunters, shop on, shop on!

Black Friday sales seen strong, but will it last? [Reuters]