How to avoid getting ripped off in the Black Friday bargain carnival

With retailers being urged to advertise honest and genuine savings this Black Friday, here’s what consumers should be looking out for. It’s been tough for a lot of businesses this year, but there was some good news for retailers earlier this week when Stats NZ revealed sales had jumped 7.4% year-on-year in the September quarter … Read more

What to know about Singles’ Day, the world’s biggest shopping day of the year

You’ve heard of Black Friday, you’ve heard of Cyber Monday, but have you ever heard of mega shopping bonanza Singles’ Day? If not, here’s what you need to know about Double 11. What is Singles’ Day? Singles’ Day is a shopping holiday that’s held every year on November 11. It first started in China as … Read more

What is Black Friday? And are the New Zealand deals a bargain or bust?

What was once a distinctly US pastime has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon worth millions of dollars. But as consumers, how do we know we’re not just falling for the hype? Here’s what to keep in mind ahead of November 29. One of my earliest memories of Black Friday comes from watching the six o’clock … Read more

Cheat sheet: What is Singles’ Day?

You’ve heard of Black Friday, you’ve heard of Cyber Monday, but have you ever heard of mega shopping bonanza Singles’ Day? If not, here’s what you need to know about Double 11. What is Singles’ Day? Singles’ Day is a shopping holiday that’s held every year on November 11. It first started in China as … Read more

Black Friday marketing tricks and four ways to stop yourself falling for them

Once a US-only phenomenon, Black Friday sales are now firmly part of the New Zealand retail calendar. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of snagging a one-off bargain – but are shoppers being had? Black Friday is upon us once again. The annual ritual of deals kickstarts the Christmas shopping period. Retailers … Read more