The e-Commerce community of South Africa

GoGifting expands brand range

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:00 +0200

GoGifting, a social gifting pioneer launched in October 2012, has added 40 more brands to its catalogue, including Carrol Boyes, Pick n Pay, Cape Union Mart and Clicks.
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New daily deals from Takealot.com

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:00 +0200

Takealot.com has introduced a new initiative offering customers even bigger savings on selected products on a daily, first-come-first-serve basis. Known as Savealot Daily Deals, it delivers two fresh deals every weekday (9am - 9pm) with up to 70% savings on a variety of items across all 14 of departments. The deals page is currently available on desktop with the mobisite version to follow.
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Omni-channel shopping coming to SA

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:57:00 +0200

As online retailing increase, South African retailers can choose to adopt omni-channel offerings in an early market, capitalising on international experience or adopt a 'wait and see' attitude.
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Three steps for secure online business

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:25:00 +0200

It is easier to make sales online, if the seller accepts credit cards but e-commerce businesses need to ensure they have the correct security basics. Three important steps can protect customers and sellers.
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Mobile shopping app available for iPhone, Android

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:59:00 +0200

The online retailer, Takealot.com, has launched its iPhone and Android shopping apps, adding to the Blackberry 10 app launched earlier this year. The apps aim to deliver an enhanced experience for customers, allowing them instant access to the world of retail via their mobile device, regardless of time or location.
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iGroup nominated as the ebusiness partner for the revamp of ZASTORE

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:28:00 +0200

eBusiness experts, iGroup, delivers an online platform for ZASTORE, an Apple Authorised Reseller, with a focus on enhanced customer service.
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Ugandans get 4G connections

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:03:00 +0200

MTN said last week it had launched its long-term evolution (LTE) or 4G network in Uganda, making it the first mobile operator in that country to do so.
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Bricks, mortar still important in shopping choice

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49:00 +0200

Late last year, research conducted by Cisco Systems predicted that global e-commerce would increase 13.5% annually over the next three years to reach an estimated $1.4 trillion in 2015 and, with rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets, anytime, anywhere virtual store browsing is playing a significant part in consumers' changing shopping habits.
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Lima Bean launches the new Getwine website

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:59:00 +0200

Lima Bean recently launched the all-new Getwine website.
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New online system at Cape Union Mart performs beyond expectations

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:26:00 +0200

Cape Union Mart has implemented the Magento eCommerce solution with Vaimo, the only Magento Gold partner in South Africa, in a solution that enhanced customer experience, integrated seamlessly into its technology environment and performed admirably over the festive season rush. Critical to the project success was the seamless integration to Cape Union Mart's Sage ERP X3 environment.
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