Customers waiting in virtual queue at Chemist Warehouse due to busy traffic

As one of the most anticipated sales periods for retailers in Australia, Black Friday has brought about quite the frenzy among shoppers. The online queue at Chemist Warehouse's website has been flooded with eager customers, with estimated wait times of nearly an hour. This has left many customers feeling a mix of excitement and impatience, as they eagerly wait to snag the best deals from the popular pharmacy wholesaler.

For those who chose to forgo the in-store chaos and opt for online shopping, the website's landing page greeted them with a message that stated they were in line and thanked them for their patience. This was due to the high volume of traffic on the website, which caused delays in accessing it. To ensure a smooth and seamless online shopping experience, Chemist Warehouse has implemented a virtual queue system that limits the number of users on the website at any given time.

While some customers had a relatively shorter estimated wait time of 15 minutes, others were left to wait for up to an hour. When 9News.com.au reached out to Chemist Warehouse for a statement, a spokesperson simply referred to the message on the website regarding the virtual queue.

According to a recent study by bank ING, Australians are expected to spend a whopping $675 million during this year's Black Friday sales. This surge in online shopping has also led to a spike in downloads for the 9News app, which keeps users updated with the latest news, sports, politics, and weather. The app is available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, making it easily accessible for all those who wish to stay on top of the latest deals and updates during this busy shopping period.

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