The way that we shop has changed. Nowadays, consumers are quick to turn to their mobile phones or laptops to grab the latest deal, order food online, or pay for a service. The rapid uptake of digital services and a shift away from brick-and-mortar stores means that consumer expectations have increased. Retailers looking to capitalise on this year’s Black Friday will need to ensure that they keep their customers happy. Not doing so can cause serious damage – both to brand loyalty and to a … [Read more...] about Reducing the refunds headache this Black Friday
Black Friday
Shoprite and Checkers customers in for a bumper Black Friday with early deals
Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets will offer early Black Friday deals and discounts of up to 50% on everyday essentials as customers are increasingly looking for value given the pressure many households are under. In response to Covid-19, both Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets will for the first time offer early Black Friday deals and keep the deals valid for longer, to allow customers more time to plan and shop, and to prevent overcrowding. Deals will be offered on selected groceries, … [Read more...] about Shoprite and Checkers customers in for a bumper Black Friday with early deals
Mega Black Friday deals at Shoprite & Checkers
Shoprite and Checkers today released its 2019 Black Friday deals, offering customers meaningful, deep discounts on various grocery and household essentials ahead of the fast-approaching holiday period. With Checkers being the first supermarket to bring Black Friday to South Africa in 2014, the retail group can lean on five years of experience to ensure its customers derive maximum benefit from this year’s promotion. “We will again stay true to the Black Friday tradition: one day of … [Read more...] about Mega Black Friday deals at Shoprite & Checkers
Hold the purse strings this Black Friday
With Black Friday inching closer, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) is urging consumers to put away their credit card and shop sensibly. “If you did not plan and budget for ‘Black Friday’ you are cautioned not to use credit. This is because you will not be saving as credit costs more”, said the regulator’s acting Manager for Education and Communication Advocate Kedilatile Legodi. Black Friday - which originates in the United States, is an informal name for the day following Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Hold the purse strings this Black Friday
15% Increase in 2019 Black Friday transactions expected
12 November 2019: Over the past three years, FNB has seen a substantial increase in transaction volumes for the period between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2018, Black Friday transaction volumes grew by 16% compared to 2017. The total number of transactions processed through the banks payment system over the course of the Black Friday weekend were 10 million on Friday, 8 million on Saturday, 5.9 million on Sunday and 6 million on Cyber Monday. This year FNB anticipate a 15% increase … [Read more...] about 15% Increase in 2019 Black Friday transactions expected
Shoprite & Checkers ready for this year’s Black Friday bonanza
Shoprite, Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores served 125 customers per second on Black Friday in 2018. Checkers is the most experienced South African supermarket in the Black Friday game, after being the first food retailer to introduce this one-day sales promotion locally in 2014. Africa’s largest retailer is gearing up for its 6th Black Friday sales bonanza on Friday, 29 November 2019 when both Shoprite and Checkers customers will be able to stock up for the fast-approaching holiday … [Read more...] about Shoprite & Checkers ready for this year’s Black Friday bonanza
How to cash-in on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Provided that SMEs prepare ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there is an opportunity to leverage off the global hype, where some simple alignment to the theme can result in big benefit without much investment into promotion. In the midst of low consumer and business confidence, tapping into the opportunities presented by these two days could contribute significantly to boosting the cashflow of SMEs. “To benefit from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two big focus points would be the … [Read more...] about How to cash-in on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday boost SA’s e-Commerce
As South African consumers and retailers prepare for the shopping spree associated with the international trend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the real achievement for the country will be the expected improvement in the adoption of e-Commerce. Dr Christoph Nieuwoudt, CEO of FNB Consumer says, South Africa’s e-Commerce is likely to get a boost around Black Friday and Cyber Monday as some consumers will be looking to avoid the long queues associated with such shopping sprees. “Any savvy … [Read more...] about Black Friday and Cyber Monday boost SA’s e-Commerce
Black Friday Pros and Cons
Black Friday is an American tradition that has quickly taken root in Africa. The large online e-commerce shops and the major retail chains in many parts of the continent will be splashing out with big promotions and marketing campaigns to get consumers to part with their cash. This day takes place the first Friday after Thanksgiving (25 November 2016) and is a day of big deals and promotions for American shoppers. Black Friday is already popular in South Africa, as is Cyber Monday, the … [Read more...] about Black Friday Pros and Cons
