Black Friday shoppers may have to buy differently this year

Retailers globally will be lowering prices today for the annual Black Friday festival.

With Covid19 restricting international travel and trade, buyers can expect changes in stock.

But Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford says shoppers won't have to miss out.

He says there are likely to be other products available that do the same job, so customers may have less choice but in most cases will still be able to get some goods.