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Source: © 123rf Customer expectations are rising fast. They expect real-time answers on the channels they already use every day. In South Africa, that channel is WhatsApp

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FNB eBucks dominates South African Loyalty Awards 2025

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Source © Niall Wiggan In South Africa, loyalty programme owners are working hard to meet their customers and members where they are, now

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SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

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Revamped Spar Rewards programme gathers 1 million sign-ups in 6 days

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Virgin Active revamps app and rewards programme to drive loyalty

Virgin Active revamps app and rewards programme to drive loyalty

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Leveraging customer touchpoints in retail - why context matters

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Source: © Julia Larson When it comes to shaping your customer experience and service delivery, do not underestimate the emotional and psychological state of South Africans

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Source © Mark Bowden Retailer loyalty programmes are a tool for retailers to drive increased customer engagement

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Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

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OneDayOnly director unpacks 5 key e-commerce market trends

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The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

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Beyond Covid: Top trends driving the evolution of South African retail

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OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter on maintaining e-commerce momentum post-pandemic

OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter on maintaining e-commerce momentum post-pandemic

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Nurturing the growth of e-commerce in South Africa

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