There has never been a greater need for accurate consumer electronics supply chain management. The product lifecycles for consumer electronics...
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According to Kaspersky's latest report, artificial intelligence (AI) will become an integral part of daily life, while privacy concerns around...
Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back...
Black Friday, which originated in the United States, has become a feature of South African retail. It is a vital...
In a highly competitive banking environment, beyond offering attractive interest rates, lenders need to focus on new and creative ways...
South Africa is expected to generate more than R88 billion in additional economic value for November due to the growing...
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...
As South Africans continue to navigate an increasingly strained economic environment, one thing remains consistent: the desire to access the...
Demographic segmentation is useful. But it has its limitations. How can we go beyond its aggregated patterns and neat categorisations?...
As the festive shopping season heats up, brands are vying for attention, and South Africa’s retail space is no exception....
Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved. Shoppers are...
In a world still grappling with economic recovery post-COVID, the pressures of inflation continue to strain household budgets across South...
South Africa’s retail sector experienced an important shift when the Black Friday tradition entered the local landscape, most notably the...
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a necessity in today’s world. As electronic devices flood the market, the growing...
“With the demands of modern life accelerating, customers want answers now, not later,” says Jacqueline van Rooijen, business growth consultant...
Flash Group, a prominent player in digital payments and financial services, and Ecentric – a leading payment solutions provider –...
LG Electronics has unveiled its pioneering vision for future living at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, showcasing a comprehensive range...
The latest research shows that for the first time, both male and female South African consumers are equally engaged in...
Did you know retail sales are estimated to represent close to 20% of South Africa’s gross domestic product? Facing a...
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...
Ah, the good old days. When we had just a handful of mediums, television was king, and there were only...
Reaching any midpoint, whether it’s to catch one’s breath on a ultra-marathon to gear up for the next stretch, or...
As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to...
A financially savvy population is one of the cornerstones of a thriving economy. This is particularly vital within the current...
Three iconic apples have profoundly shaped human behaviour over the centuries. It began with Eve's fateful bite, symbolising our innate...
In today’s fast-moving digital environment, and with e-commerce becoming more popular, shoppers now expect a faster, easier and more intuitive...
The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched this month with...
In today's hyper-competitive retail environment, simply offering discounts on purchases is no longer enough. Today's shoppers crave instant gratification, personalisation...
In a world where recommendations flow easily across social networks and digital platforms, the nature of consumer loyalty has changed....
Amid high interest rates and inflationary pressures, many South Africans are struggling to manage their finances effectively and balance their...
Local shoppers have reason to celebrate, as the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) confirmed on Thursday last week that it...
Last year came with its fair share of opportunities and challenges for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. A...
In addition to the good news on the rugby field, it would appear from Eighty20’s 2023 Q3 Credit Stress Report...
Black Friday sales data has revealed the growing adoption of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) payment options as South African consumers seek cost-effective...
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...
Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary...
Digitlab is set to unveil its highly anticipated industry report, "Insight 2024: The State of Digital", at the upcoming Digital...
