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E-commerce insider: How to identify a true expert marketing partner for your business

E-commerce insider: How to identify a true expert marketing partner for your business

TDMC 17 Aug 2023

Source: Takealot Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow that will deliver within the hour

Takealot.com trials first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow

15 Aug 2023

Source: LinkedIn Amazon Stores will hold its second sale event this October

Amazon announces 2nd Prime Big Deal Days! in October

14 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf How consumers feel about retail differs from consumer segment to consumer segment

The impact of economic conditions on the retail market and different consumer segments

10 Aug 2023

Mark Mwongela, sales development director for PayPal, Africa.

PayPal's 4 tips to enhance buyer experience on payment platforms

10 Aug 2023

Scam alert: fraudsters posing as courier companies. Source: Brett Jordan/Unsplash

Beware: courier package undelivered email scam on the rise

3 Aug 2023

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Why 360-degree technology is key to an efficient, tailored retail experience

Peter Ludi 2 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Incubeta shares some insights into the South African retail industry and suggests how local brands can build resilience into their operations

How local brands can build resilience into their operations

1 Aug 2023

Source: YMZ Woolworths has released its results for its financial year ended 25 June 2023

Woolworths results show increased turnover and sales

31 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) have formed a partnership

Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management join forces

27 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey identifies five key areas impacting consumer spend and shaping shopping trends

5 key areas impacting consumer spend, shaping shopping trends

21 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

Claude Hanan and Luke Jedeikin are behind Bash and Superbalist. Source: Supplied.

E-commerce Titans: Meet the duo behind Bash and Superbalist

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jul 2023

Image supplied. This year for the first time, local FMCG e-commerce growth specifically is expected to outstrip total e-commerce growth

Can local FMCG e-commerce still deliver?

14 Jul 2023

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Technology offers financial inclusion for the rise of hybrid retail

12 Jul 2023

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How retailers can make the most of SA's burgeoning e-commerce market

Joel Bronkowski 10 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Smart locker parcel delivery business, pudo and online selling and shopping platform for new and preloved fashion, Yaga, have formed a partnership

Online shopping platform and smart locker parcel delivery service forms partnership

5 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Massmart's e-commerce strategy has involved shifting the Makro website onto a new micro-services-based platform

Massmart's tech capability improves e-commerce customer experience

4 Jul 2023

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Providing customer experience excellence using analytics and intuition

Yudhvir Seetharam 3 Jul 2023

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Retailers, are you keeping up with the evolution of consumer behaviour?

Serena Ho and Faheem Hoosen 30 Jun 2023

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Amazon and City of Cape Town secure legal win against OCA

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jun 2023

Source: © Discount Factory Shops This year, Massmart will extend its Game Halfway Day sale to its Makro stores

Game's Halfway Day sale extends to Makro stores

27 Jun 2023

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Trends in retail training and how this impacts talent retention

Michael Hanly 20 Jun 2023

Source © Egor Kotenko The global retail spend over chatbots is forecast to reach $12bn in 2023; growing to $72bn by 2028

ChatGPT: The great disruptor in retail

19 Jun 2023

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Game introduces new e-commerce payment option, myVirtual Credit

12 Jun 2023

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South African retailers excel in promotions, customer service lags

9 Jun 2023

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Jun 2023

How to automate and digitise deliveries through ERP

How to automate and digitise deliveries through ERP

Anton Oosthuizen, QuickEasy Software 7 Jun 2023

PayJustNow's CEO on the benefits of 'buy now pay later' for consumers and businesses

PayJustNow's CEO on the benefits of 'buy now pay later' for consumers and businesses

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Jun 2023

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Jun 2023

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