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Did you know retail sales are estimated to represent close to 20% of South Africa’s gross domestic product? Facing a...
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In its Statistical Release for Retail Trade Sales for January 2024, Stats SA reported that total retail for 2023 had...
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In a move set to boost the South African retail and e-commerce sector, Payflex – South Africa's leading independent buy...
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Ah, the good old days. When we had just a handful of mediums, television was king, and there were only...
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Reaching any midpoint, whether it’s to catch one’s breath on a ultra-marathon to gear up for the next stretch, or...
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As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to...
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A financially savvy population is one of the cornerstones of a thriving economy. This is particularly vital within the current...
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Three iconic apples have profoundly shaped human behaviour over the centuries. It began with Eve's fateful bite, symbolising our innate...
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In today’s fast-moving digital environment, and with e-commerce becoming more popular, shoppers now expect a faster, easier and more intuitive...
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The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched this month with...
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In today's hyper-competitive retail environment, simply offering discounts on purchases is no longer enough. Today's shoppers crave instant gratification, personalisation...
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In a world where recommendations flow easily across social networks and digital platforms, the nature of consumer loyalty has changed....
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Amid high interest rates and inflationary pressures, many South Africans are struggling to manage their finances effectively and balance their...
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Local shoppers have reason to celebrate, as the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) confirmed on Thursday last week that it...
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Last year came with its fair share of opportunities and challenges for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. A...
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In addition to the good news on the rugby field, it would appear from Eighty20’s 2023 Q3 Credit Stress Report...
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Black Friday sales data has revealed the growing adoption of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) payment options as South African consumers seek cost-effective...
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Leading South African and Massmart-owned retailer Makro has partnered with PayJustNow to enable buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) in-store payments for customers ahead...
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Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary...
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Digitlab is set to unveil its highly anticipated industry report, "Insight 2024: The State of Digital", at the upcoming Digital...
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In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days...
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While the notion of the ‘metaverse’ is still fairly conceptual, has lost some of its initial appeal and will evolve...
