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August 16, 2018 •
Cloud Computing, Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
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Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of China’s e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba Group, launched a new suite of product offerings for the global market in the areas of cloud architecture, machine learning, internet of things (IOT) and security, reports The Star Online. In a statement, Alibaba Cloud said the alliance aspires to develop a sustainable...
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August 5, 2018 •
Opinion, Retail •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
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Price has always been the most vital differentiator for consumers, when choosing between competing offerings. In the digital era, however, customer service and experience is fast replacing price as a way for retailers to distinguish themselves from the...
August 3, 2018 •
Finance, Retail, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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The future has arrived in South Africa. The first on the continent to access Samsung Pay, South Africans will be able to enjoy this highly innovative, safer, simpler payment method that works anywhere. Staying true to Samsung’s legacy of innovation, Samsung...
July 25, 2018 •
Retail, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on South African tech transforms retail experiences
SA retail has a new weapon to combat the war against its bricks-and-mortar assets. This positive development could help transform retail experiences for an industry that has squirmed as the digitisation of business put its stores in the crosshairs. It has...
July 21, 2018 •
Opinion, Retail •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on The emergence of a unified retail model
A new understanding of ‘mass-marketing’ Psychologists have a term to describe how our brains scan things we encounter to see if it relates to anything we already know, or if it is something that fits in a new category. It is called our apperceptive mass...
July 19, 2018 •
Opinion, Retail, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on Four ways mobile can unlock innovation in retail
Much attention has been given to the phenomenal rise of e-commerce, as consumers delight in the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes. And as e-commerce interfaces have become ever more slick and seamless, with one-click payment systems and...
July 19, 2018 •
General, Retail, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Microsoft and Walmart team up to take on Amazon
Microsoft and Walmart are teaming up for a five year strategic partnership that will take on rival Amazon in both technology and retail. The move is aimed at helping Walmart compete better against Amazon, which is taking a growing share of retail sales in the...
July 18, 2018 •
Retail, Top Stories, West Africa •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on Jumia celebrates six years of creating a sustainable impact in Nigeria
Jumia’s six years anniversary celebration taking place throughout the month of July, aims at celebrating major milestones achieved over the period of its operations in Nigeria. These include, for instance, the listing of over 5 million unique products...
July 3, 2018 •
Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Increase customer loyalty by maximising every retail interaction
The growth of retail lies in the detail The retail game is changing at a rapid pace. We now live in a customer-driven world where the shopping experience is dictated by customers, and vendors need to be responsive to their needs. Retailers everywhere are...
June 26, 2018 •
Retail, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on Technology offers retailers respite in shrinking economy
As business confidence in South Africa plummeted six points in June on the back of disappointing gross domestic product figures for the first quarter, South African retailers battle to achieve profitability, compounded by a PwC survey that names South Africa...
June 22, 2018 •
Retail, Top Stories •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on Online retailers dependent on timeous and secure delivery
Digitally connected consumers are always looking for a bargain, convenience and a seamless experience when buying online. However, while the website may be the doorman for a happy customer experience, the service is only complete once the customer has the...
June 20, 2018 •
Online & Social, Retail, Top Stories, West Africa •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on Jumia building tomorrow’s African e-commerce infrastructure
The chief executive officer of Jumia Nigeria, Juliet Anammah has revealed that the company’s integrated and interconnected ecosystem across its 23 markets in Africa has helped to build a solid foundation for the company in Nigeria and across Africa....
June 20, 2018 •
Retail, Southern Africa, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Unlocking the power of personalisation through in-store Wi-Fi
The exponential rise of disruptive technology trends has added a new dimension to consumer expectations. Connectivity is now one of the most critical differentiators and businesses have no choice but to provide customers with internet connectivity while they...
June 12, 2018 •
Retail, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on HomeFixer announces innovative collaboration with Hirsch’s
South Africa’s recently launched home improvement app, HomeFixer, has announced a partnership with Hirsch’s, one of South Africa’s most well-known independent home appliances and furniture store. HomeFixer Founder and Managing Director, Renaldo...
May 1, 2018 •
Online & Social, Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Snapchat reveals new Spectacles that can take photos
Snap Inc. is determined to make its camera-equipped sunglasses a hit. Snapchat has begun selling a new version of its eyewear with built-in cameras after the first version failed to catch on with users of the youth-oriented social network. The company is...
April 28, 2018 •
Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Amazon now wants to leave packages in your car
In 2017, Amazon asked for permission to unlock your front door so it could deliver packages inside your home. Now the Amazon wants to offer the same service for vehicles. The online giant said its Amazon Key, which enables in-home delivery and keyless guest...
