Shoprite and Checkers are helping small suppliers grow their volumes this Black Friday as customers flock to its stores looking for value on everyday essentials and groceries between Thursday, 23 November and Sunday, 26 November 2023. 22 Nov 2023
Modern retail is more customer-focused than ever before. While this may seem like an obvious, or an even adventurous statement, consider how many new technologies are available to make the shopping experience that much more personalised and frictionless. 21 Nov 2023
Black Friday has grown into one of the most important events on the South African retail calendar and effectively kicks off the festive retail season. 21 Nov 2023
Despite very clear economic challenges weighing down the pockets of most South Africans, there are signs that this year's Black Friday could be an incredibly significant one for the country's online retailers. Local appetite for online shopping has, for instance, kept growing post the Covid-19 pandemic. And after a year characterised by rising costs, many may be waiting for a good deal before buying a big-ticket item. 15 Nov 2023
Country Road opened the doors to its new V&A Waterfront store on 10 November. The store is targeting a 5-Star Green Star interior certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa, as the newly designed space is set to reimagine the luxury retail experience. If awarded, this prestigious rating showcases South African excellence in building healthy, environmentally responsible spaces. 13 Nov 2023
With the landscape of customer engagement evolving at a breakneck pace, scalability and performance in loyalty programmes have never been more crucial. But at a time when data is growing exponentially, there are challenges to consider when it comes to adapting strategies to effectively manage large-scale customer data for loyalty programmes. 10 Nov 2023
The Spar Group is collaborating with local providers to power its Spar2U delivery service in underserved areas across the country. This move is challenging the notion that townships are high-risk areas and cannot be adequately serviced. 9 Nov 2023
Black Friday was the busiest shopping day of the year for South Africa in 2022, with online spending growing significantly, especially in the electronics, clothing, and home appliances product categories. This event shows that retailers and e-commerce players need to be prepared for peak shopping periods throughout the year. 1 Nov 2023
Toys R Us has released its expert prediction of all the toys and trends set to be the most popular for this year's festive season, family play, pop culture, minis, and collectibles are all top of the list. 26 Oct 2023
Pick n Pay has published its financial results for the 26 weeks to 27 August 2023. 18 Oct 2023
A momentous milestone in South African history is celebrated as Sandton City Shopping Mall marks its 50th anniversary. The iconic establishment, nestled in the heart of Sandton Central, has been instrumental in transforming this district into a thriving hub of commerce, innovation, and opportunity. 17 Oct 2023
South African grocery retailers Woolworths and Pick n Pay are limiting the amount of eggs shoppers can buy as the country's worst outbreak of avian flu hits table egg supplies and threatens the supply of chicken meat. 6 Oct 2023
A Tier One Retailer in South Africa focused on fashion-leading clothing, footwear, cosmetics, and accessories, has adopted a proactive approach to fraud prevention across its retail network in the country after implementing the ReconAssist reconciliation software solution from Ecentric Payment Systems, an omnichannel payments solution partner for business across Africa. 5 Oct 2023
In the world of fashion e-commerce, 'fast fashion' outlets are emerging as a formidable force, captivating the hearts - and wallets - of millions of online shoppers. 29 Sep 2023
Spanish family-owned fashion retailer Mango has expanded its online sales in 20 markets, most of them in Africa, the company said in a statement recently. 22 Sep 2023
Want to get into the spirit of the Rugby World Cup 2023 and need a fresh replica jersey? You might struggle to find an authentic Nike Springbok Rugby replica jersey because they are only available in limited quantities at a tiny selection of outlets. 22 Sep 2023
Builders officially opened its doors for the community of Silver Lakes with its bespoke store nestled in Pretoria East. The store will introduce to the community departments such as paint, power tools, décor, braai and lighting to mention a few. 22 Sep 2023
The 'Retail Store of the Future' is no longer a distant concept. With the integration of cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), digital advancements and data science, it's already a reality. 20 Sep 2023
Woolworths and WWF South Africa marked a significant moment of collaboration, renewing a 15-year partnership committing to a shared vision of environmental stewardship. 15 Sep 2023
Black Friday, which marks the beginning of peak season, often results in something of an intense shopping frenzy, and retailers need to be prepared to cater for the additional demand. The challenge, however, is that after the season is over, retailers no longer need as many staff, especially during the mid-year slump. 11 Sep 2023
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