It’s Black Friday this week. What does that actually mean?
Emails, advertisements and posters in many shop windows have been reminding you of the Black Friday deals to look out for as the day approaches. But, exactly, what is Black Friday? This year’s Black Friday occurs on Friday, November 25th, drawing inspiration from America’s biggest discounted-shopping day of the year. Black Friday happens in America […]
The bleak truth about Black Friday in South Africa
Black Friday has become one of the biggest shopping days on the South African calendar and heralds the start of the festive season in the country, where consumers typically unwind and splurge a little more on gifts and entertainment. Retailers across the country line up specials and deals and throw out tons of marketing in […]
Black Friday survey reveals that a staggering 84% of South Africans will be bargain-hunting to put more food on the table
Results from a recent survey conducted by Debt Rescue reflect the desperate financial situation most South Africans find themselves in as the year draws to a close, with a staggering 84% of consumers stating that they will be bargain-hunting for everyday necessities like food and toiletries over the Black Friday retail event. 56% will be […]