https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/188.html South Africa Retail services news 15 Retail Services news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/188.html en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:10:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shop2shop-and-sallypos-unite-to-close-the-gap-for-informal-traders-and-formal-sector-operators-403149a Shop2Shop and SallyPOS have launched a strategic partnership that integrates two previously separate layers of the merchant experience – card payments and point of sale (POS) – into a single integrated ecosystem. 1-267315 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-in-talks-to-sell-600-south-african-petrol-stations-in-1bn-deal-403079a Shell is negotiating with Abu Dhabi's ADNOC to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa. The deal is estimated to be around $1bn, according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources close to the matter. 1-267295 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-towns-historic-strandfontein-pavilion-set-for-a-r300m-revitalisation-511700a The City of Cape Town has officially launched a R300m redevelopment of the iconic Strandfontein Pavilion, marking a significant step in the revitalisation of one of the metro’s most historically meaningful coastal destinations. 1-266886 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transforming-cape-town-heart-golden-acre-retail-overhaul-begins-955114a Construction has officially begun on the retail component of the landmark Golden Acre Precinct redevelopment, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Cape Town’s central business district. 1-266834 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tfg-partners-with-payjustnow-for-in-store-payment-flexibility-066155a PayJustNow has partnered with TFG (The Foschini Group) to expand Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality across more than 3,500 stores nationwide. 1-266787 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-cyber-monday-2026-strategy-starts-with-data-288387a Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BF-CM) has become one of the most concentrated trading periods in South African retail. In just four days, the event now captures roughly a tenth of the total festive season retail activity. According to the Ecentric Black Friday-Cyber Monday Index 2025*, the BF-CM window accounted for 9.08% of online holiday transaction volume and 10.6% of online holiday revenue, measured from 01 November to 24 December. 1-266760 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-experience-economy-has-arrived-as-consumers-expectations-shift-066185a Years of economic pressure, digital acceleration and shifting expectations have reshaped how people decide, spend and stay loyal. As 2026 settles in, this is no longer about recovery or short-term adjustment. It is a structural reset in how consumers evaluate value and how brands must respond. 1-266747 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-wheeler-mobility-set-to-redefine-last-mile-delivery-in-sa-177226a As a result of urban congestion, the growing pressure on transportation costs, and the rapid expansion of on-demand commerce and last-mile delivery ecosystems, South Africa is about to undergo a fundamental two-wheeler mobility transition. 1-266728 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-and-logistics-sector-lose-billions-due-to-inaccurate-location-data-511050a In an economy where profit margins and infrastructure budgets are currently being squeezed to a sliver, the cost of "near enough" location data by itself is leading to dozens of massive store closures and groups of people running the risk of being excluded from e-commerce. 1-266516 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-bigger-isnt-always-better-the-secret-behind-edgars-comeback-844753a The global department store model has faced mounting pressure over the past decade, challenged by e-commerce, shifting consumer behaviour and rising operational costs. Yet in South Africa, Edgars is charting a path toward renewed relevance after a significant business transformation. 1-266459 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa