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December 2024 retail: Still waiting for upturn

Published: 16th Dec 2024
Author: Tony Dickson - S&V Editor

Zubeda Khan, Classique Shoes
Scottburgh, KZN, SA – December has been very quiet, and it’s the first year that I have found it like this. We did have Black Friday specials, but there wasn’t much response – it was much like any other Friday trading.

I don’t know why trade is so poor at the moment. We’re not in the centre, but I hear the retailers there are also complaining.

We just have to hope it improves.


Cassim Dawjee, D-Style by Daks HQ
Harrismith, Free State, SA – Black Friday was decent. So far in December, trading conditions have been very difficult, but we’re hoping they hold up over the Festive Season. 

Tags: Zubeda Khan, Classique Shoes, Cassim Dawjee, D-Style by Daks HQ

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