With global supply chain effects of COVID-19 and the winter holidays just around the corner, Black Friday 2021 promises to be a particularly busy occasion.

Here are a few things to know as we come up to the biggest shopping weekend of the year:

1. Electronic consumer goods traditionally do best on Black Friday, but that may well change this year as shoppers are making the most of being at home by treating themselves to beverages, food and clothes.

2. A continued shift in attitudes towards Black Friday is anticipated. While online shoppers traditionally look for bargains, consumers are shopping early - also for the end of the year - to avoid crowds or they fear COVID- related shortages, delays or shopping restrictions.

3. What’s more, although people are in a hurry to receive their goods, most consumers refuse to pay more for fast shipping. 

4. At the same time, shoppers are more and more aware of the impact of online purchases on the environment, with 74% prepared to pay more for sustainable packaging. Our metallized packaging solutions are based on fully-recyclable mono-materials that help companies meet their sustainability commitments and stand up to strenuous delivery environments. Find out more here https://www.armetallizing.com/en/board