What Is The History Of Black Friday in South Africa


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It started out as an American holiday, built around a long weekend in the United States. But now Black Friday has spread to many countries in the world - and South Africans are always on the lookout for a bargain - so we've embraced this new money-saving tradition.

 


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Black Friday is a major shopping event that started out in the United States, traditionally held on the Friday after Thanksgiving in late November. We've all seen it on old movies shown on e-TV. The family are fighting after spending Thanksgiving together so they go out shopping to at least get out of the house!

In the US it also marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season, with retailers offering significant discounts and promotions to attract shoppers. The event is characterized by steep price cuts across a wide range of products, from electronics and appliances to clothing and home goods. In recent years, it has also spread worldwide, with many countries adopting similar sales and promotions.

Black Friday Deals in South Africa

In South Africa, Black Friday has gained substantial popularity, with both physical and online retailers participating. South African stores like Game, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Clicks, Shoprite, Steve m Takealot, and many others often prepare for the event months in advance, rolling out discounts on electronics, household items, and groceries.

Black Friday Week - or Month!

These deals typically attract a significant number of shoppers looking to make purchases at reduced prices. Due to the event’s success, some retailers extend their sales into a "Black Friday week" or even the entire month, with various deals offered over multiple days.

The appeal of Black Friday in South Africa lies in the opportunity for consumers to save on expensive items or stock up on essentials at discounted prices, making it one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year. Special offers tend to include up to 50% discounts or more on popular products, drawing large crowds to stores and heavy online traffic.

As a result, Black Friday has become a cornerstone event for many South African retailers, prompting extensive advertising and planning to meet high demand.

Black Friday in South Africa 2024

The appeal of Black Friday in South Africa lies in the opportunity for consumers to save on expensive items or stock up on essentials at discounted prices, making it one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year. Special offers tend to include up to 50% discounts or more on popular products, drawing large crowds to stores and heavy online traffic.

With essentials like petrol and electricity always going up in price (Thanks Eskom!!) any chance to save some money on a special offers

As a result, Black Friday has become a cornerstone event for many South African retailers, prompting extensive advertising and planning to meet high demand.

 






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