What on earth is Black Friday?
If you like to keep an ear on the ground for great deals on everything from health food and skincare products to homeware must-haves,appliances and more, you might have heard about a little thing called Black Friday that cropped up on the South African retail calendar in recent years. Here’s a concise intro to when it is, what it is all about and what kind of deals you can expect to find on Black Friday in 2019.
When is Black Friday in South Africa in 2019?
In South Africa, Black Friday falls on the last Friday of November. That means that this year it will fall on the 29th of November.
Why is it called Black Friday?
The term has its origins in America, where the day after Thanksgiving usually marked the start of the holiday shopping season. This is when American families would head to the shops to start stocking up on gifts and festive essentials. It was first called Black Friday by traffic officials who had quite a tough time dealing with congested streets and long queues on sidewalks as people waited to take advantage of seasonal offers. Today the term is simply used to describe a specific day on which most retailers offer excellent deals.
What type of deals do you get on Black Friday?
It all depends from one retailer to the next. The tricky thing about Black Friday is that most shops will only announce their deals on the day, so it can be a little tough to plan ahead. The best way to prepare is to decide how much you can spend without affecting your budget going into the festive season, and to make a wish list of the items you need. This way you can take a look at what is on offer on the day, and spend your Black Friday budget accordingly.
TOP TIP: Black Friday is a great opportunity to stock up on non-perishable items that your household uses throughout the year. Think toilet paper, toothbrushes, disposable nappies, wet wipes, soap, shampoo and more. Keep an eye out for deals on these items and save yourself a lot of money in the year ahead.
There you have it – a concise introduction to the Black Friday shopping phenomenon. Are you ready to enjoy some great savings at Clicks this year? We hope to see you in store, or you can fill up your digital basket online. Register beforehand to ensure that you’re good to go, and meet us in the online checkout line!
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