Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back...
e-Commerce
Black Friday, which originated in the United States, has become a feature of South African retail. It is a vital...
The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 is set to prepare businesses for...
Retail media – a type of advertising that uses a retailer’s digital platforms like websites, apps or in-store screens to...
There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing...
As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approaches, payment service providers, merchants and fintechs are preparing for a surge...
The evolution of 24/7 Black Friday specials from a single-day shopping event to a month-long retail phenomenon reflects changing consumer...
Africa’s creator economy has skyrocketed, transforming digital content into a $3-billion industry in 2023, with a projected growth rate of...
Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence indicated township trade brings in about R200 billion annually. This is a staggering...
Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved. Shoppers are...
Is cash truly dead? With the rapid rise of fintech innovations and digital payment solutions, one might think so. Yet,...
As e-commerce surges globally, online marketplaces are finding exciting and innovative ways to approach the decentralised nature of the trading...
Last-mile delivery is one of the costliest areas of the supply chain. The combination of multiple delivery routes, packing and...
SOiL Organic Aromatherapy's mission has always been to deliver the finest certified organic wellness products right to consumers' doorsteps. It...
Amazon.co.za has launched Shop Mzansi: a curated storefront on Amazon.co.za showcasing unique local products that reflect South Africa’s rich and...
Consumer product giant LG has opened its first-ever direct-to-consumer e-commerce store in South Africa, with online payment solution leader Payfast...
Almost all studies show that 90% of information is transmitted to the brain visually, so it is little wonder that...
In the post-pandemic world, South Africa’s business landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, particularly in the realm of international exports....
The meteoric rise of the Internet has propelled customer experience to the top of the list – especially for e-commerce...
Did you know retail sales are estimated to represent close to 20% of South Africa’s gross domestic product? Facing a...
The findings of PwC’s inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers’ changing attitudes toward goods...
In its Statistical Release for Retail Trade Sales for January 2024, Stats SA reported that total retail for 2023 had...
In a move set to boost the South African retail and e-commerce sector, Payflex – South Africa's leading independent buy...
Shoprite has introduced an innovative digital solution for its Cash & Carry stores, marking the wholesale brand’s first venture into...
Reaching any midpoint, whether it’s to catch one’s breath on a ultra-marathon to gear up for the next stretch, or...
South African e-commerce ecosystem Bob Group is playing a leading role in optimising courier services around the country through its...
In the hierarchy of factors that make e-commerce businesses appealing to consumers, stock availability ranks among the highest. The Online...
Trends come and go. Some fade away quickly, while others leave a lasting impact, reshaping how we live and interact....
South Africa’s Information Regulator recently revealed that it receives more than 150 monthly data breach notifications – a considerable increase...
With Amazon’s South African operations now up and running, the question on everyone’s lips is what the impact will be...
The long-awaited launch of Amazon.co.za is a watershed moment for South African businesses, brimming with potential for increased market reach,...
Three iconic apples have profoundly shaped human behaviour over the centuries. It began with Eve's fateful bite, symbolising our innate...
Today, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, providing customers in South Africa with a new online shopping experience. Available by...
One of the major reasons big-name online retail stores like Amazon enjoy the market share they do is because of...
South Africans live busy lives and the massive growth in online retail and associated deliveries since the COVID-19 pandemic really...
Africa’s last-mile delivery market is expected to be worth $2.3 billion (R43 billion) by 2030. If one considers that the...
In recent years, the world has witnessed a monumental shift toward e-commerce, transforming the way businesses operate and customers shop....
In today’s digital-first landscape, businesses across diverse sectors from business-to-business enterprises to healthcare, retail and e-commerce are ardently seeking technological...
With online sales in Africa on course to top the trillion-rand mark by 2026, the race is on for e-commerce...
Entering a new market, or deciding to expand as a retailer, is a move that carries with it very high...
