Unless retailers make delivery a priority, Black Friday 2015 could destroy their reputations November 26, 2015 Black Friday is upon us. The US import, which is arguably just a PR stunt for UK retailers, has once again caused discount hysteria. Even away from the high street, where the media flocks to witness fist-fights over discounted TVs, this flash sale causes problems. No more so than for the couriers tasked with getting these bargains [...]
Best Black Friday 2015 UK deals on sportswear, gear and trainers from JD Sports, Sports Direct, SportsShoes.com, Decathlon, Pro:Direct and others November 26, 2015 The frenzied sales of Black Friday have become synonymous with crazed customers fighting over cut-price HD TVs amid shopping aisle stampedes – but it doesn't have to be so stressful. In fact, avoid going out altogether and instead of a new screen to give your eyes a good glazing, order some sportswear to get you off [...]
Christmas shopping 2015: Why the two second rule is the golden rule for online shopping even after Black Friday and Cyber Monday November 26, 2015 Keeping websites up and running is not just for Black Friday – it's critical that online retailers keep their websites up and provide online shoppers with a quick and efficient experience throughout the festive season. On Black Friday last year, British consumers spent £810m on online purchases alone. That works out to a rate of £9,375 every second, [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: The best deals on healthcare and beauty from retailers including Boots, Holland & Barrett, Superdrug and others November 26, 2015 The Black Friday shopping deals have begun ahead of the main day on 27 November, and the biggest beauty and healthcare stores are in on the action. Every year, the day after Thanksgiving is the most popular shopping day fo the year, when consumers turn their attention towards Christmas and snap up the bargains on [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: The best fashion deals from Asos, Gap, Hobbs, Topshop, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and many more November 26, 2015 Fashion-concious shoppers who are preparing to dip into their wallets for Black Friday will be able to choose from a range of high street shops to designer brands. November 27 is widely tipped to be the biggest shopping day of the year, with a number of estimates expecting tills to ring to the tune of £1bn in just 24 hours. Figures [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: The best deals on TVs, laptops, games consoles and other electricals from Amazon, Ebay, Tesco, Currys PC World, Carphone Warehouse and AO World November 26, 2015 If you don't live under a rock you'll be aware of Black Friday by now. Retailers have been preparing for the big day – 27 November – for months. But where can bargin-hunters find the best deals on electronics? Here's our round-up of what's on offer so far: Amazon Top deals include a Fire HDX 8.9" Display, which [...]
Black Friday UK 2015: Here’s how retailer websites Argos, Amazon, John Lewis, Currys and more are holding up as people hunt for deals November 26, 2015 Customers hunting for Black Friday deals are being held back by the slowness of retailers' websites, with Argos customers waiting nearly 10 seconds to bag a bargain in some instances. The Argos website had temporary service issues for 15 minutes on the Friday before the biggest shopping day of the year, according to website analyst firm Capacitas. [...]
Black Friday 2015 is about more than just John Lewis, Tesco, and Amazon: Small businesses getting in on the shopping frenzy through eBay November 25, 2015 Brace yourselves: there are now less than 48 hours to go until the year’s biggest shopping frenzy hits, with UK shoppers predicted to part with a record-smashing £1bn this Black Friday. Retail giants like John Lewis, Asda, Tesco and Amazon may be reaping the biggest rewards from the massive Black Friday sales spike – but [...]
Black Friday UK 2015: Tesco reveals deals on Digihome TVs, Acer laptops, Samsung tablets, Beats headphones and hundreds more ahead of launch on 27 November November 25, 2015 Tesco has just revealed some of the huge deals that will be on offer on Black Friday, with online bargains going on sale from midnight on 27 November while stores will open at 5am on the day. Top deals include the Digihome 49” large screen LED TV with Freeview, available for £199, saving £150, Beats Solo 2 On-Ear [...]
Aldi issues recall alert over halogen oven – and why the supermarket won’t be taking part in Black Friday 2015 November 25, 2015 Aldi has issued a recall notice for a halogen oven sold in the UK over safety fears. Customers who bought the oven, which carries the product code 92746, on 22 October are being asked to return it to their nearest store “immediately”. It was sold as part of a Specialbuy event, the supermarket said. People have [...]