Black Friday, Black Friday or Czarny Piątek are all names for a day when shops all over the world offer huge discounts. In Poland, it becomes more and more popular every year. Read in the TSN.ua material what Black Friday is, what discounts there are in Poland and what people buy here most often.
Black Friday (Czarny Piątek) in Poland: what kind of day is it
The tradition of having huge sales with huge discounts originated in the United States. For many years, stores in this country have sharply lowered the prices of goods, which stimulates an explosive growth in demand for them.
Buyers are looking forward to Black Friday, preparing for it in advance, postponing all large necessary purchases to this day. So you can save a lot or buy much more goods.
Black Friday applies to almost all product groups. And the sale has become so popular that on this day, buyers spend millions of dollars on purchases every year.
Black Friday has long gone far beyond the US. In Poland this day was called Czarny Piątek. And the annual sales attract the attention of many people in this country.
Ukrainians who left for Poland, fleeing the war, also have the opportunity to join Black Friday and purchase goods at attractive prices.
Why Black Friday is popular among sellers.
Of course, buyers have low prices like it very much. But why make huge sales to sellers? In this case, there is no need to worry.
Sellers get a good benefit, because their profits on this day increase significantly due to the increase in the volume of goods sold. In addition, almost immediately after Black Friday, people are waiting for Christmas and New Year. And everyone wants to buy good gifts at nice prices.
When is Black Friday 2022 in Poland
All over the world, Black Friday is held on the same day – the last Friday of November. In Poland, Czarny Piątek also falls on this date. And in 2022 Black Friday will be November 25th.
However, many stores try not to limit themselves to just one day. Therefore, discounts can last longer. Most often until Monday, which is often referred to as Cyber Monday.
In Poland, most sellers are trying to stretch the time of huge discounts. Therefore, the term “Czarny Tydzień” – Black Week appeared in the lexicon here.
Most often bought at Czarny Piątek in Poland
Traditionally, most often on Black Friday they buy a variety of electronics. This is understandable, because the appliances are very expensive, so you can save a lot during sales.
Immediately after that come shoes, clothes, household appliances. According to a survey conducted among Poles in 2021, wishes for Black Friday were divided as follows:
Black Friday: promotions and discounts in Poland
Czarny Piątek stores offer a whole range of pleasant offers:
You can also get other pleasant surprises. For example, discounts on future purchases, points in the loyalty program, cashbacks, etc.
Czarny Piątek and Czarny Tydzień almost all sellers in Poland are trying to make great offers for their customers and make good money. Both food realtors and clothing, footwear, household appliances, and household goods stores take part in Black Friday. Among them are Media Expert (electronics, household appliances), Castorama (everything for construction and repair), NEONET (electronics, household appliances), Media Markt (household appliances and electronics), PEPCO (household goods, clothing), etc.
Black Friday is the same for offline and online stores. That is, you can go to a store and pick up a product or order it online.
Foreigners who want to buy goods on Black Friday should not forget about the VAT (Tax Free) refund system. You must select the stores that participate in this program. Information about this can always be seen in trading floors, on store facades or web resources.
