Shoppers were out in full force on Black Friday to snap up deals at department stores, in order to better stretch their dollar amid inflation and the impending hike in goods and services tax (GST) in 2023.
Leaving the Metro Paragon outlet with two bags of bedsheets and towels was retiree Annie Lim, 70, who said: "Things are not cheap now, so I want to save where I can. It cost me $25 for a set of five towels. The quality is pretty good, and I'll be giving them away to my siblings for Christmas."
Madam Lim, who used to work in the service industry, added: "I'm buying the bedsheets for myself. I have a bed in my daughter's home, so these new ones will be going there."
The Straits Times visited the Metro Paragon outlet, Courts Nojima at The Heeren and Tangs at Tang Plaza on Friday.
Black Friday is the day after the United States holiday of Thanksgiving, which is typically celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is regarded as the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when retailers make many special offers.
This story is from the November 26, 2022 edition of The Straits Times.
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