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.
Pick n Pay today launched its Black Friday deals which will run over two weeks, making it the retailer’s biggest Black Friday to date. This follows the online-only deals Pick n Pay launched on 13 November.
With more customers expected to entertain at home this festive season, Checkers has an extensive range of traditional roasts and top of the range meats on offer that meet the highest industry standards.
Pick n Pay will launch early online exclusive deals on its online shop (www.pnp.co.za) from this Friday 13 November. New online-only deals will be added every couple of days until the retailer launches its two-week Black Friday in-store deals later this month, which will also be available to shop online.
South African retailers are aiming to reach more customers this Black Friday by extending promotions for up to four weeks and beefing up online deals despite Covid-19 putting a damper on consumption.
The global retail sector is in an unprecedented state of flux and as the end of the year approaches, Nielsen has identified a range of evolving consumer groups as well as four Holiday/Festive consumer behavioural resets related to this crucial holiday period.
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Woolworths has confirmed that it will again be participating in Black Friday this year, with the retailer offering promotions during the period in Fashion, Beauty, Home and Food across stores, online and its app.
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