Once in while, Shoprite slashes its prices to an unbelievable discount rate; a 50% discount rate to be specific. Long queues are the norm of the day as excited customers gather anything and everything they want. This year, 23rd November is the day; from Shoprite in Mzuzu, Gateway mall in Lilongwe and Chichiri shopping mall in Blantyre.
There couldn’t have been a perfect day, as it will be a week before most people receive their salaries. “With the mid month blues going on, this is amazing news” comments an eager customer. Game stores has also announced participating in the promotion.
Black Friday is a custom that originated in the USA; it is a day after the Thanksgiving Holiday, on which retailers make many special offers. Although Thanksgiving is not observed worldwide, Black Friday is a retail trend all over the world.