As we say farewell to July 2018, we also cap off our
#MobileCommerce report featuring exclusive opinion from the country's leading figures in the extended e-commerce sector.
In highlights from the past week:
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Nielsen's Gareth Pearson on why e-commerce is starting to connect with South African consumers.
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DHL Africa's Megan Roper on why cross-border e-commerce continues to provide significant growth opportunities for retailers and manufacturers.
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Spree's Sven Schoof on turning social platforms into virtual storefronts.
For a recap on all Mobile Commerce insights from the past month, head over to
our special section.
In fashion news, British luxury fashion label
Burberry destroyed its unsold products, to the value of £28.6m last year to make its brand more exclusive. And why brands should help combat
smuggling in clothing and textile manufacturing sector.
There are also a number of
exciting industry events lined up, including:
SACSC 22nd Annual Congress,
Johannesburg Natural Hair Expo,
5th edition of 100% Design South Africa and the inaugural
Creative Coffee Week in Durban. Click through to find out more!
Until next week, enjoy!
Lauren Hartzenberg
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