Black Friday is digging its claws into South Africa, with a growing number of brands participating in the shopping event each year. Euromonitor International's Christele Chokossa explains how Black Friday is changing purchasing patterns in sub-Saharan Africa, while Colleen P. Kirk explains why shoppers throw punches over bargains. PwC Strategy& economists also unpack the Black Friday phenomenon and SA consumer behaviour in response to it. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. In other top news, read why the palm oil boycott could increase deforestation, and SA's top retailers weigh in on the need to improve access to fresh and healthy food in the country. In continuation of #EntrepreneruMonth, Maroefah Smith chats to CompuCart's Rowan Fine on the importance of diversifying a business. And I interview Catherine Morris from Green Home, who aims to make biodegradable, plant-based food packaging the norm. Until next week! Lauren Hartzenberg Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com

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