What is Black Friday?
Since 1932, it has been seen as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the U.S. with most major retailers opening very long before usual opening times and closing long after. A day when everything is on special… and I mean everything, this is the first release of many products and a sure day for retail success. Called Black Friday to reflect the black marked in the stores ledger, this is a day when the shops break even and make incredible amounts of sales. A day that has spread across the world, what is Black Friday? While in America it has a more intense atmosphere, the craze has slowly spread to South Africa. With shops offering insane specials and deals, all within a short time, it is now a known day inspiring as much crazy retail behavior as in the U.S.
Related posts
How to improve your credit score after taking a hit
We have been told they are they are integral to being approved for any kind of credit and also affect other aspects of our lives like opening up a business, renting an apartment or signing up for a cellphone contract, but what exactly is a credit report and what does...
Loadshedding affects household spend as further food price hikes loom
While a year ago, we may have laughed off the possibility of a stage six loadshedding as a hyperbolic jest, today it has been our lived experiences for weeks on end. According to Institute for Risk Management South Africa’s (IRMSA's) Risk Report for 2022,...
Saving smarter and not harder
In these tough economic times, saving money is an ideal we all aspire to achieve, however as many have come to know, building a savings pot successfully and consistently is often easier said than done. As the savings journey is not an easy one, many consumers get...
