An annual shopping event that occurs the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, now widely recognized in South Africa as a major retail opportunity.
Chowdeck processed nearly $1 million worth of deliveries in 2025’s Black Friday campaign season
Chowdeck facilitated 183,000 deliveries worth ₦1.4 billion (~$1 million) in four days. On Black Friday, Chowdeck achieved a record of over 52,000 deliveries in a single day.
Digital Payments Platform Unveils its 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Results
Peach Payments processed over 2.69 million transactions worth more than R1.86 billion during the Black Friday weekend. The retail industry grew its share of online sales by 154% compared to the previous year.
4 Black Friday Payment Realities for Merchants
The South African online retail market is expected to surpass R130 billion this year. Online retail is growing at a rate of over 35% in 2024, significantly outpacing physical retail.
