Forget the saying, ‘thank goodness it’s Friday’ and get ready for the saying, thank goodness it’s Black Friday’! Going shopping on Black Friday takes some guts to brave the crowd and the fast-fingered shoppers online as well as some planning to make the most of the day. Thankfully, Side Step has got you covered with some great advice and tips to make the most of your Black Friday shopping weekend!
“Black Friday - That Fridaylicious I’m going to save me some money feeling!” - Side Step
Planning for Black Friday will make all the difference between a successful shopping day and a day filled with endless frustration. Because of this, we’ve put together a few tips mixed in with some financial and lifestyle advice. Why you may wonder? Because at Side Step, we’re all about stepping into real style with the savviness of a smart shopping fashionista! That and the fact that we stock the best in branded apparel, footwear, and accessories!
Black Friday - Here come The Sales!
While most of South Africa holds their breath in anticipation of the upcoming Black Friday sale, we’re taking a different approach and planning ahead. Here are a few ways you can be prepared to grab Black Friday by the lapels and make the most of the weekend sales!
Plan Ahead
If last year’s Black Friday is anything to go by, then this year’s online Black Friday will be lit. With most of Black Friday’s shopping being done online last year, it stands to reason that this year will not be much different. It is, therefore, essential to make sure that your Side Step online profile is created well in advance to avoid disappointments on the day.
Like & Follow Side Step
Like and follow Side Step to keep track of upcoming Black Friday specials on your favourite brands such as adidas, Converse, Nike, Vans, ellesse, Sergio Tacchini, and so much more! Liking and following Side Step well before Black Friday sales starts enables you to compare pre-Black Friday prices to prices on Black Friday. It will also allow you to scout and budget for what you want. Signing up for Side Step Newsletters is also a great way to stay in the loop of upcoming Black Friday specials!
Budget & Start Your Black Friday Shopping Early
While setting a budget is not entirely glamorous, it is smart. For this reason, it is financially wise to set a budget for yourself and to make sure you stick to it. If anything, the whole point of Black Friday is to save money, not overspend. Also, Black Friday is known to be one of the busiest times of the year, and just like in-store can get crowded and full, the network can get clogged, resulting in online traffic hassles later in the day, starting your Black Friday shopping early will most likely avoid these hassles.
Bonus Tip: Looking for some pre-Black Friday savings? Then head on over to your nearest Side Step store for our Mega Deals Month-End Promo! This is one pre-Black Friday sale you do not want to miss as it will not only help satisfy some of your fashion-craving appetite but will allow you to curate your in-store Black Friday shopping experience should that be your preferred means of shopping.
Before we love and leave you, we must ask, have you created your wish list on Side Step yet? If not, here’s how to get started.
How To Create A Wish List On The Side Step Website
- Sign into your Side Step account.
- Select a product you’d like to add to your wish list.
- Choose the size and quantity before adding it to your wish list.
- Click on the heart, and your item will be added to your wish list.
And there you have it, three ways to plan, budget, and get the most out of your Black Friday shopping weekend with these great tips from Side Step.