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Trade-offs of loyalty programmes: The hidden cost of a free coffee

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

As generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation (Image source: © 123rf )

Gen AI platforms see e-commerce seismic transformation

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Building the future of trade: How TFS is redefining logistics in South Africa

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

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SA retail landscape shifts as consumers vote with their wallets

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

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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 )

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TakealotNow and Mr D join forces to redefine online shopping speed

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3 ways e-tailers can improve checkout conversion

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26 Nov 2025

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Decoding OneDayOnly’s strategy for authentic discounts

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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?

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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 )

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Paula Hulley 27 Oct 2025

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R80m investment in Yaga signals booming future for resale fashion

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

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