Only one in seven (15%) deals on Black Friday offer a genuine discount, according to new Which? research which finds the vast majority of promotions are cheaper or the same price in the six months before the sales extravaganza. The consumer champion analysed 213 Black Friday deals last year at seven major home and tech […]
With the cost of living crisis putting pressure on household budgets, it’s likely many will be trying to get the best value for money when shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There is a bewildering array of retailer websites and apps all claiming to offer products and services at knock-down prices, so Which? has […]
A dangerous child car seat, a poor quality TV, a dodgy laptop and a washing machine that fails to get rid of stains are among the flawed products being sold at discount prices this Black Friday, Which? has found. Each year the consumer champion puts thousands of products through tough and independent laboratory tests to […]
The hype around Black Friday leads some shoppers to make impulse buys they later regret – with many using credit or borrowing from friends and family to fund their purchases, Which? has found. Which? surveyed 2,000 members of the public to find out how they felt about items they bought in last year’s Black Friday […]
Shoppers are being urged to do their research before they part with their cash this Black Friday as a new Which? investigation reveals that the vast majority of ‘deals’ are the same price or cheaper before the day itself. The consumer champion tracked the prices of 219 popular products advertised as ‘Black Friday deals’ across […]
Poor quality products are being sold at discount prices this Black Friday, an investigation by Which? has found. When the consumer champion uncovers products that fail to perform in its rigorous, independent tests, it rates them as Don’t Buys. Although Don’t Buy status means a product should be avoided at all costs, researchers […]
Nearly all Black Friday ‘deals’ are cheaper or available for the same price at other times of the year, a new Which? investigation has found, as the consumer champion urges shoppers to do their research before buying. Which? tracked the prices of 83 products on sale on Black Friday (23 November) in 2018 for a […]
Which? is warning consumers about the risk of misleading Black Friday travel deals after a series of special offers for last year’s event turned out to be exaggerated or non-existent. On Black Friday in 2018 (23 November), Which? Travel analysed promotions advertised by major airlines and holiday companies – before checking the prices again […]
With a week to go, Which? has released some practical advice and tips to help bargain-hunters make the most of the Black Friday sales this year. Black Friday can be difficult to navigate, with many retailers claiming that they have the best possible deals for you. With so many offers, deals and discounts it can […]
Which? reveals allbeauty.com as number one online shop As Black Friday and the festive season approach, Which? reveals the online shops that have impressed consumers this year, with allbeauty.com claiming the crown. Which? asked more than 10,000 members of the public to rate 100 of the most popular online shops based on experiences they have had in the […]