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The 2026 Product of the Year winners announced as voted by South African consumers

Product of the Year South Africa The 2026 Product of the Year winners announced as voted by South African consumers

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It's official! Amazon Prime is now in South Africa

It's official! Amazon Prime is now in South Africa

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The internet of packaging

The internet of packaging

Johan du Toit 13 Sep 2023

South Africans love a good deal. Here's why...

South Africans love a good deal. Here's why...

12 Sep 2023

EXCLUSIVE #RWC2023: Checkers Sixty60's message of support - "We'll bring it home"

EXCLUSIVE #RWC2023: Checkers Sixty60's message of support - "We'll bring it home"

Danette Breitenbach 8 Sep 2023

The retail pendulum is shifting in SA and it's encouraging

The retail pendulum is shifting in SA and it's encouraging

Joanne Gould 7 Sep 2023

The future of beauty retail: A conversation with Mathebe Molise of Beauty on TApp

The future of beauty retail: A conversation with Mathebe Molise of Beauty on TApp

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 7 Sep 2023

Image supplied. ECOM Africa has transformed into Converge Africa

ECOM Africa transforms into Converge Africa

1 Sep 2023

Source: © 123rf Appointment-based shopping is best suited for retailers who sell high-end or luxury products, such as jewellery, fashion, or beauty products

The benefits and challenges of appointment-based shopping

Mariette Frazer 30 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The latest Takealot Competition Commission ruling seems unlikely to affect Amazon's long-term African expansion plans

Amazon.com forges ahead despite Comp Comm's requirements

30 Aug 2023

The pros and cons of home delivery as e-commerce surges

The pros and cons of home delivery as e-commerce surges

29 Aug 2023

PayM8 expands e-commerce offering

PayM8 expands e-commerce offering

24 Aug 2023

E-commerce growth in SA was inevitable. Source: Andrea Picqaudio/Pexels

What is driving the e-commerce surge in SA?

22 Aug 2023

Why email should form a key part of your e-commerce marketing strategy

Why email should form a key part of your e-commerce marketing strategy

TDMC 22 Aug 2023

E-commerce: How tertiary education must change to meet needs of industry

E-commerce: How tertiary education must change to meet needs of industry

TDMC 21 Aug 2023

Social e-commerce offers consumers a low-price lifeline

Social e-commerce offers consumers a low-price lifeline

21 Aug 2023

How to attain a performance edge in your supply chain

How to attain a performance edge in your supply chain

Neil Gouveia 18 Aug 2023

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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