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June 21, 2017 •
Finance, Retail, Top Stories, West Africa •
Dean Workman •
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Within an African e-commerce sector which is plagued by cash, with the majority of payments still being made in cash at the point of delivery, Mastercard has partnered with Nigerian tech start-up, NetPlus to develop an e-commerce solution that will help make cash a thing of the past, for e-retailers and consumers alike. The Mastercard [&hellip...
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June 21, 2017 •
Big Data, Retail, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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Unless they can run smart, modern Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies, traditional and online retailers will struggle to grow their customer base. New approaches are set to disrupt how marketers reach their target markets, and they need to be...
June 20, 2017 •
Mobile and Telecoms, Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
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In what is another step forward for Huawei in the South African market the company recorded a 68% growth in the first month of sales of the new flagship devices the P10 and P10 plus when compared to that of last years model the P9 series. What makes...
June 19, 2017 •
Online & Social, Opinion, Retail, Southern Africa •
Dean Workman •
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For organisations operating in the digital era – in which consumers are always connected, on the go, and looking for quicker and easier ways to get things done – standing out as a leader and innovator is harder than ever. To be a leader in the...
June 19, 2017 •
Opinion, Retail •
Dean Workman •
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We’re talking about the future potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented reality, and automated drone delivery. We’re talking about beacons and smart mirrors and geolocation services. But really, the retail technology conversation...
June 18, 2017 •
Online & Social, Opinion, Retail •
Dean Workman •
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Rapidly evolving technologies, changing demographics, and consumer preferences have created a change in the consumer product industry. With a growing shift in retail industry trends, driven by technology and access to the Internet, consumers are now accessing...
June 13, 2017 •
Online & Social, Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
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Rabaki.com, a South African online shopping store, has introduced new solutions to overcome the realities of junk status in South Africa. Through their two new features namely Reseller initiative and online Lay-by payment plan, Rabaki.com plans to challenge...
June 12, 2017 •
Opinion, Retail •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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South African retailers have long lagged their counterparts in the U.S. and Europe in terms of embracing new digital channels to improve business operations and marketing. However, they are now moving to catch up amid an increasingly competitive environment...
June 9, 2017 •
Online & Social, Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
Comments Off on Mobile Shopping In South Africa
In 2017, it is estimated, there will be over 16 million active smartphone users in South Africa. This number is expected to grow exponentially over the next five years to reach more than 21 million active users. The rapid rise in mobile phone usage in South...
June 8, 2017 •
Online & Social, Retail, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on Spree introduces visual search tech
Spree has launched an image search and similar style shopping app features. The online fashion retailer is the first in Africa to offer innovative technology that identifies clothing or footwear seen in photos and images and finds users something similar in...
May 31, 2017 •
Gadgets and Gaming, Retail, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
Comments Off on Entertainment the focus with new Dell releases
Yesterday at Computex 2017, Dell revealed two new all-in-ones (AIO) and a new gaming desktop to round out its popular Inspiron PC product line. The new products will be available starting today on Dell.com and worldwide in the coming weeks. Dell’s new...
May 30, 2017 •
Gadgets and Gaming, Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
Comments Off on When, Where and How Much? The Nokia 3310 set to Land in SA
It has been announced that the iconic Nokia 3310 will be available, in its revamped form, in South Africa from the 29th of May. The company driving the release of Nokia’s latest range of smartphones, HMD Global, made the announcement while Shaun...
May 26, 2017 •
Finance, Retail, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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Jumia has joined forces with Mastercard to drive cash out of the online retail sector and provide a more secure and convenient way for consumers to shop online. Many online purchases are still being paid for with cash at point of delivery. Africa’s online...
May 8, 2017 •
General, Retail, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
Comments Off on Lamborghini goes hi-tech
The upper echelon of performance super cars is flush with ground-breaking technology and materials – having that slight technological edge over the competition improves weight distribution, boosts performance and the overall driving experience. When it...
May 8, 2017 •
Features, Gadgets and Gaming, Retail, Top Stories •
Dean Workman •
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The rise in counterfeit devices across Africa is becoming a major problem for thousands of consumers who are getting duped into spending their hard earned money on fake, sub-standard devices which do not operate at the same level as their original...
May 5, 2017 •
Gadgets and Gaming, Retail, Top Stories, West Africa •
Dean Workman •
Comments Off on Samsung S8 and S8+ released in Nigeria
The all new Galaxy S8 and S8+, has been launched into the Nigerian market by Samsung Electronics. The Nigerian launch event recently took place at the Renaissance Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the event, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West...
