South Africans are sceptical about Cyber Monday specials after Black Friday deals failed to impress discount-obsessed shoppers.
ESET explains what to watch out for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The bank rolls out online secure authentication for merchants and customers ahead of busy shopping periods Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
In anticipation of high levels of Black Friday frenzy this year, online retailers deploy intensive system readiness measures to avoid technical glitches.
E-tailers and payment platforms expect bumper sales over November’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as shoppers avoid malls due to COVID-19 fears.
E-commerce sites saw significant sales growth on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, indicating a better prepared market.
The Chinese retailer says the $38.4 billion figure is an increase of 26% compared to 2018.
While completed transactions online on Black Friday 2018 grew by close on 700%, the average shopper spent less than last year.
The local e-commerce site recorded a total transaction value of over R196 million on Black Friday, representing 125% year-on-year growth.
Local e-commerce players expect to double their earnings this Black Friday, with intense preparations under way to ensure uptime and capacity.
This annual online shopping day is the cause of many sites and apps crashing, leaving consumers disappointed and social media buzzing, says DVT.
This year's Black Friday was the biggest yet in South Africa, and proved how unprepared some online retailers were for the influx of shoppers.