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 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:35:47 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/toy-kingdom-introduces-new-ai-powered-digital-retail-strategy-528520a Toy Kingdom is evolving its retail model by bringing together AI-powered product discovery, on-demand delivery, collaborative gifting and a revamped loyalty programme, as the specialist retailer looks to build stronger relationships with families beyond the traditional in-store purchase. 1-273156 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trio-rewards-ecosystem-delivers-value-as-consumer-spending-shifts-073075a Since its launch just over two months ago, the FNB, Engen and Clicks Trio rewards ecosystem has seen customers earn 34.6 million eBucks. 1-273157 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolworths-quay-four-simply-bee-among-va-waterfront-award-winners-184416a The V&A Waterfront’s 2026 Neighbourhood Awards recognised businesses across retail, food and beverage, attractions, commercial operations, and the harbour, reflecting the range of activity that makes up the precinct. 1-273018 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/could-parcel-lockers-be-the-answer-to-missed-deliveries-858053a Shiprazor is adding parcel locker collection to its shipping platform through an integration with The Courier Guy, giving participating merchants another way to fulfil online orders without building a separate courier integration. 1-272859 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ethekwini-invests-r260m-in-informal-trading-infrastructure-636831a The eThekwini Municipality has invested R260m in informal trading infrastructure over three financial years, upgrading markets and trading facilities to improve working conditions and unlock economic opportunities. 1-272851 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/part-2-mining-the-gold-that-comes-out-of-black-friday-data-303548a In Part 2 of the#BlackFriday hangover series, I ask: what should you be asking about your Black Friday performance? Well, hot on the list should be which stores drove your Black Friday performance — and which did not activate at all. 1-272823 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hisense-celebrates-three-decades-in-sa-with-new-tech-and-rewards-858023a From big-screen entertainment to the latest refrigeration technology, Hisense is using its 30th anniversary to put its newest products in front of South African shoppers. The campaign combines two product launches with in-store engagement and a national rewards programme running across participating retailers until 2 November 2026. 1-272809 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-introduces-appreciation-voucher-for-cashless-tipping-303578a South African retailer Pick n Pay has introduced a new cashless way for customers to say “thank you”. The Appreciation Voucher is available in R5, R10, and R20 denominations and allows customers to tip people who provide everyday services, such as shopping centre car guards. 1-272803 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/part-1-what-your-sales-data-can-teach-you-before-the-event-414839a Black Friday is no longer a retail event; it is its own commercial season so the value of Black Friday data does not end when the promotion does. However, for most suppliers, the analysis that could shape next year's decisions is never properly captured — because the groundwork was never laid. Here is what to set up now, while there is still time. 1-272675 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-searches-rise-30-as-south-africans-chase-better-value-747192a Black Friday search interest in South Africa has increased by 30% year on year, signalling an earlier start to the shopping journey as consumers research products, compare prices and seek value ahead of November’s promotional period. 1-272632 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa