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Surge in South African e-commerce: Top brands drive 47% growth in 2025

Surge in South African e-commerce: Top brands drive 47% growth in 2025

Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa says the South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase (Image source: © 123rf )

Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectation

By Adheesh Ori 8 Jan 2026

According to Sociallyin CEO Keith Kakadia, the next phase of digital retail rewards efficiency, conversion, and retention—not spray-and-pray advertising or unchecked scale (Image source: © 123rf )

2026: The year e-commerce gets ruthless

By Keith Kakadia 5 Jan 2026

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Heineken Beverages recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa and Africa

Heineken Beverages Heineken Beverages recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa and Africa

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Jockey South Africa Why Jockey South Africa is becoming a go-to brand for everyday bra comfort

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Start 2026 right: Refresh your home with Volpes

Volpes Start 2026 right: Refresh your home with Volpes

12 Jan 2026

SA retail landscape shifts as consumers vote with their wallets

Caxton Media SA retail landscape shifts as consumers vote with their wallets

7 Jan 2026

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2026

Bizcommunity.com Biz Most Read Award winners December 2026

1 Jan 2026

Samsung Air Conditioners show that comfort never takes a season off

Samsung Samsung Air Conditioners show that comfort never takes a season off

22 Dec 2025

R200,000 up for grabs in Toughees ‘Tough Like Us’ back-to-school competition

Bata R200,000 up for grabs in Toughees ‘Tough Like Us’ back-to-school competition

22 Dec 2025

Coca-Cola introduces 'Coca-Coca Mashesha' refreshment at the speed of Mzansi

OLC Through The Line Communications Coca-Cola introduces 'Coca-Coca Mashesha' refreshment at the speed of Mzansi

19 Dec 2025

Kiwi inspires South Africa’s youth to step up to step in, with R2.1m worth in prizes

OLC Through The Line Communications Kiwi inspires South Africa’s youth to step up to step in, with R2.1m worth in prizes

17 Dec 2025

Menlyn Park is Wrapped in Wonder this holiday

Taryn Louch Creative Menlyn Park is Wrapped in Wonder this holiday

15 Dec 2025

From reactive to strategic - Partnering and collaborating for a sustainable future in the meat trade

AMIE From reactive to strategic - Partnering and collaborating for a sustainable future in the meat trade

15 Dec 2025

More cheer, less chore: The smart kitchen upgrades that save Christmas

LG More cheer, less chore: The smart kitchen upgrades that save Christmas

11 Dec 2025

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Amazon’s AI-powered Shop Direct and Buy for Me tools are designed to help shoppers find products beyond its marketplace, but retailers argue the experiment exposes a deeper tension over data ownership, consent and who really controls the future of online shopping (Image source: © 123rf )

Online retailers push back against Amazon's Shop Direct

7 Jan 2026

The critical role of treasury in SA's e-commerce boom

The critical role of treasury in SA's e-commerce boom

Kevin Ssemwogerere 17 Dec 2025

Black Friday retail records

Black Friday retail records

TDMC 5 Dec 2025

TakealotNow and Mr D join forces to redefine online shopping speed

TakealotNow and Mr D join forces to redefine online shopping speed

3 Dec 2025

Pick n Pay's revamped app drives 40% growth in on-demand grocery sales

Pick n Pay's revamped app drives 40% growth in on-demand grocery sales

2 Dec 2025

11 strategies for e-commerce gift guides that convert

11 strategies for e-commerce gift guides that convert

TDMC 2 Dec 2025

3 ways e-tailers can improve checkout conversion

3 ways e-tailers can improve checkout conversion

27 Nov 2025

Nile's launch heralds a new era in African e-commerce

Nile's launch heralds a new era in African e-commerce

26 Nov 2025

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Supergoop taps former Amazon US Beauty GM as its new CEO

24 Nov 2025

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SAHPRA issues warning over illegal marketing and sale of GLP-1s

20 Nov 2025

Click2Cook. A recipe for success: Turn shopping intent into action

Click2Cook. A recipe for success: Turn shopping intent into action

Vicinity Media 13 Nov 2025

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Amazon transforms KZN shopping with new same-day delivery service

7 Nov 2025

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Amazon South Africa launches time slot delivery service

4 Nov 2025

How to prepare your e-commerce business for peak retail season

How to prepare your e-commerce business for peak retail season

TDMC 4 Nov 2025

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Decoding OneDayOnly’s strategy for authentic discounts

3 Nov 2025

Gareth Brough, co-founder at The Clout Group.

Creative exclusive distribution partnerships can take SA consumer access to new heights

Gareth Brough, Omnia Strategic Counsel & Communications (Pty) Ltd 28 Oct 2025

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Black Friday's digital waste: Are brands getting buried?

Scott Reinders 27 Oct 2025

Paula Hulley, IAB South Africa connected commerce committee chair, explores the importance of integrating online and offline shopping to create seamless customer experiences and pave the way for a new era of retail (Image source: © 123rf )

How to integrate online and offline for a seamless customer experience

Paula Hulley 27 Oct 2025

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R80m investment in Yaga signals booming future for resale fashion

23 Oct 2025

Inside Converge Africa 2026: How Africa’s digital leaders are designing the future of commerce

Inside Converge Africa 2026: How Africa’s digital leaders are designing the future of commerce

VUKA Group 22 Oct 2025

The ultimate Black Friday 2025 survival guide for South African e-commerce retailers October 2025

The ultimate Black Friday 2025 survival guide for South African e-commerce retailers October 2025

TDMC 15 Oct 2025

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C-level leaders are turning to hybrid e-commerce for growth

15 Oct 2025

MyMobile: Building a Shopify store and expanding reach through FNB eBucks integration

MyMobile: Building a Shopify store and expanding reach through FNB eBucks integration

Realm Digital 14 Oct 2025

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EFT Corporation partners with Happy Pay to expand e-commerce offering

14 Oct 2025

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Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Oct 2025

Computer Mania’s Shopify migration: Building a scalable e-commerce future

Computer Mania’s Shopify migration: Building a scalable e-commerce future

Realm Digital 3 Oct 2025

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