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Holiday shopping tips for SA’s savviest online consumers

Retail 22 December 2020

The year 2020 has been an unpredictable whirlwind for all of us, and it feels like everything has changed. South African consumers have certainly changed their shopping and spending habits – as was evident through the country’s Black Friday statistics.

Consumers had less disposable income to spend and shopped largely online. As we hurtle toward the festive season, these transformed shopping habits will be carried over, as consumers look to shop smarter and safer – and Game has got you covered.

“As we faced an unprecedented year, we put our all into securing the best quality merchandise at the best possible prices for our shoppers across all our ranges – including clothing, toys, wellness, baby, electronics and appliances. This becomes increasingly valuable to our shoppers at this time of the year,” said Game Marketing Vice President, Katherine Madley.

2020 trends show that shoppers all over the world turned to e-commerce for their shopping needs – and South Africans were no exception.

However, not everyone has the same online shopping experience, and Game wants to ensure that you enjoy your festive shopping this year as much as you normally would while trawling the shops for beautiful gifts for the whole family.

Here are Game’s top tips for the best possible online shopping experience this holiday season:

Compare prices

Shopping online presents the perfect opportunity for you to easily compare prices across trusted retailers and ensure you are getting the best possible deal. Many retailers will have specific deals for online purchases – remember to look out for these as well.

Don’t forget about Game’s price beat promise – if you find an item we stock cheaper anywhere else, we will not only match the price but beat it by 10% on the difference.

2. Be on the lookout for discounts

At this time of the year, many retailers will offer coupon codes and online discounts to their customers. Sign up for newsletters and be sure to keep track of deals on social media to ensure you don’t miss any of these codes, which will help you shop more economically. Visit Game’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay informed on all the festive deals.

3, Choose gift wrapping

If you are buying a gift online and plan on having it delivered directly to the recipient – find out if the retailer in question offers gift wrapping. This is a wonderfully festive touch to help you spread cheer this holiday season.

4. Fill that online cart

Multiple purchases from the same online store can save you on delivery costs - so be sure to have your shopping list on hand to ensure you don’t miss an item

5. Don’t love it? Swap it!

Should you receive a gift that you don’t love, Game’s got you. If we stock it, we will swap it for any item at the current price of the item you’re swapping – even if it was not purchased at Game!

“We encourage all our consumers to shop safely this festive season. For those wanting to visit physical stores, you will find Game stores stocked, safe and comfortable for all your shopping needs. Please ensure you are wearing a mask, sanitizing at entry and exit points and adhering to social distancing protocols. Happy holidays” said Madley.

Supplied by: Game.

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