Just one-week away from the big day, we want to find the best 2024 Black Friday grocery deals in South Africa. In case you’ve been living in outer space, this year’s Black Friday lands on Friday 29 November 2024. Typically, the ‘greatest shopping event of the year’ is dominated by massive discounts on electronics and large consumer appliances. Not exactly every-day stuff …
However, if you follow The South African audience, you’ll know they’re all about finding the best value in 2024 Black Friday grocery deals. As a result, we’ve looked through historical data and consumer analysis of the top South African retailers to find where the biggest discounts can be had. We’ll rank South Africa’s top five bulk supermarkets below …
2024 BLACK FRIDAY GROCERY DEALS
Not every South African retailer has published their 2024 Black Friday grocery deals yet, but here’s how their discounts and consumer sentiment compare historically. We hope this will help cash-strapped South African shoppers maximise their savings on their 2024 Black Friday grocery deals:
1. CHECKERS/SHOPRITE
As you may already know for our regular supermarket price comparisons, Shoprite /Checkers consistently offers the deepest discounts on staple food items in and outside of its 2024 Black Friday grocery deals. Likewise, historical data shows anywhere between a 30 to 50% saving on bulk household items. Better still, the supermarkets tend to extend their Black Friday deals a week either side of the big day. Digital-only deals via Sixty60 often provide an additional 5 to 10% saving.
2. PICK N PAY
Pick n Pay may have had a tough year behind closed boardroom doors, but it always offers very competitive discounts on household and non-perishable items. Up to 25% on average, with peak deals reaching 40% on selected items. Plus, there are even better savings to be had on 2024 Black Friday grocery deals when using the Smart Shopper points multiplier. Up to 10%. Visit their online shopping platform and search for exclusive digital offers and unique two-for-one specials on essential items, too.
3. MAKRO
This retailer is a South African favourite and while you’re more likely to pick-up a cracking deal on a large home appliance, Makro also offers massive bulk-buying advantages. There have historically been savings of up to 35% on bulk purchases of non-perishable household items, pantry staples and beverages. Bulk buying may not be for everyone, but their stores also enjoy extended trading hours on Black Friday.
4. GAME
Look out for aggressive pricing on household basics and cleaning supplies as part of its 2024 Black Friday grocery deals. Also, Game’s ‘We Beat Any Price’ price-matching policy is a winner if you find the same item anywhere else for less. Just be sure you can prove the price in question to avoid a lengthy debate with customer services. Enjoy around 35% savings and extended Black Friday promotions, too.
5. SPAR
Spar’s approach to 2024 Black Friday grocery deals is less centralised. It offers more local store-specific deals for greater neighbourhood convenience. As a result, you could pick up a 30%-off deal on fresh produce, dairy and other daily grocery products just in your store.
Do as much preparation beforehand to secure the best 2024 Black Friday grocery deals. Try and download apps from the above retailers ahead of Black Friday. Sign up for their loyalty programs to secure those extra discounts. And compare prices regularly next week across store and digital promotions. Also, don’t forget to check expiration dates on bulk purchases and perishable items you may buy.
If there is an expiration date, consider buying and sharing bulk-item purchases with family and friends. Also, don’t buy in bulk without sufficient storage capacity (fridge/freezer for frozen products). Keep checking prices when evaluating deals to see if the sale prices is in fact worth the trip. And don’t forget to factor in transport costs when travelling to remote locations. Finally, carefully weigh-up impulse buys of non-essential items just because they’re selling at a big discount.
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