Shoppers flocked to Hamilton early this morning to take advantage of Black Friday sales.

About ten people were waiting in front of Brown & Co on Reid Street at 6.40am, but the line eventually stretched almost to the entrance of Walker Arcade, as the 7am opening drew closer.

Sandra Bennett took advantage of sales at Marks & Spencer, which welcomed customers at 6am, before getting in line at Brown & Co.

She said: “I came out this early just to get the sales, it’s been as busy as it usually is, I’m not looking for anything in particular.”

Another shopper, Joanne DeSilva, waited for Gibbons Company to open before 6am, but said the line outside the store was not too long.

She noted that Gibbons Company offered sales all week, but was happy to arrive early today for a 30 per cent discount on goods.