Black Friday blues

The magic of Black Friday seems to have dimmed in Cyprus, leaving consumers disappointed yet again due to lacklustre discount campaigns by stores. Marios Drousiotis, the head of the Cyprus Consumers Association,

Black Friday losing its magic

Black Friday seems to be losing its sparkle in Cyprus, with consumer wallets feeling the pinch from the cost of living and global uncertainties from the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, according

Black Friday off to slow start

Retailers reported their Black Friday sales began an underwhelming start amid a waterfall of complaints of fake offers, with consumers also dissatisfied with the discount level, which averages 20%. Shopkeepers were banking

Consumers report shady Black Friday deals

Cypriot consumers are reporting shady pricing practices ahead of Black Friday by shops, said the Commerce Ministry’s consumer protection service. In comments to CyBC, the service’s spokesperson Anastasia Stylianidou said they had

Don’t fall into Black Friday ‘traps’

Consumers are urged to do their homework and research online before heading to stores hunting for bargains on Black Friday. The Cyprus Consumers Association has issued guidelines for shoppers, warning them not

Black Friday off to slow start

Many retailers reported their Black Friday sales campaigns were off to an underwhelming start as inflation and the worsening coronavirus landscape have taken their toll on consumer psychology. Shopkeepers were banking on

Retailers banking on Black Friday bonanza

As Black Friday beckons later this month, Cyprus retailers hope COVID will remain under control during the busy holiday season. In comments to Phileleftheros daily, the general secretary of the Cyprus Retailers