Black Friday rewards online retailers whose systems are ready weeks before the day itself, says Warren Mc Nicol, Head of Sales at Stock2Shop.
Black Friday retail sales in South Africa for 2025 saw a significant rise, with online spending surpassing 2024 and reflecting a larger average basket size.
The app outage on Black Friday disrupts the bank’s clients on one of the busiest shopping days of the year in South Africa.
Acumatica integrates a retailer's financial and operational data into a single platform to manage key functions, says Devon Remmington, director at Brilliant Cloud.
Most large items purchased during Black Friday are not automatically insured during transport, leaving consumers and retailers vulnerable to financial losses.
Enterprises should review their connectivity resilience, checking for failover, verifying backup links and ensuring their networks can handle the load, says Justin Mackenzie, MD at VO Connect.
Poor service during Black Friday can damage trust, generate negative publicity and erode customer confidence.
Amazon South Africa's Black Friday sale runs until 1 December, with same-day delivery for R2 in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
ITWeb TV Biz speaks to Ursula Pearson-Williams, head of fraud intelligence at PayInc, about how scams are evolving and why Black Friday and Cyber Monday are high-risk periods for consumers.
Local online retailers expect bumper sales during the biggest shopping period of the year, with technology-related goods anticipated to outperform other categories.
Black Friday's shopping frenzy is a prime time for cyber criminals, as hackers target overwhelmed retailers and distracted consumers.
The omnichannel is now non-negotiable as consumers want consistency across all the shopping platforms they choose, whether physical or digital.
Local banks expect bumper Black Friday online sales
In this week's tech news roundup, With Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon, South Africa’s big-four banks anticipate a boost in online purchases. Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FNB say they expect significant growth in online purchases this Black Friday weekend − from Friday, 29 November until Monday, 2 December – compared to last year. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #digitalstategy #blackfriday News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sca-judgement-infringes-rule-of-law-says-vodacom/Gb3Bw7WabyEq2k6V https://www.itweb.co.za/article/schreiber-lays-out-digital-vison-for-home-affairs/kYbe9MXbQROvAWpG https://www.itweb.co.za/article/soft-skills-will-take-precedence-in-ict-say-tech-pros/rW1xL75njm4MRk6m https://www.itweb.co.za/article/uber-sa-drivers-couriers-earned-r23bn-in-2023/4r1lyMR9plQ7pmda ht
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