As you could probably tell by the influx of targeted Instagram ads, Black Friday is here. With COVID-19 destroying the economy, Black Friday *should* be the retail saviour we've been waiting for... but is there a downside to all those discounts, especially on small business?

Crystal explores the pros and cons you should consider before you shop the Black Friday sales.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How much Black Friday generates in Australian sales
• The value of retail to the Australian economy
• Benefits to shopping small
• Why mega retailers are the real winners
• How low prices do economic damage
• France's Black Friday ban
• Consumerism and waste

Read the article: https://zeefeed.com.au/is-black-friday-good-economy/

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