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Checkers Sixty60 Shatters Records in Early Black Friday Rush
Checkers Sixty60 has delivered a standout performance during its Early Black Friday online-exclusive promotion, setting new records for daily orders, product pick rates, and on-time deliveries. The four-day promotion, which ran from 20 to 23 November, reaffirmed the platform’s ability…
Top 5 Black Friday Online Shopping Destinations
As Black Friday and the holiday shopping rush kick in, cybersecurity experts are urging South Africans to be cautious and stop immediately if a purchase feels off. With online traffic soaring, cybercriminals are exploiting consumers’ increased spending—posing as trusted brands,…
Shoprite Group Introduces New Digital Recruitment Platform
The Shoprite Group has rolled out an advanced digital recruitment platform designed to connect people with jobs in their own communities in partnership with a South African SMME. In a country struggling with a severe unemployment crisis, the Shoprite Group…
Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping the continent’s retail future
Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus, redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG)…
Digital Retail Africa 2026: The Future of Retail is Now
The retail industry is evolving faster than ever and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. With customers demanding more personalized, seamless, and tech-driven experiences, the pressure is on for retailers to innovate, transform, and rethink how they…
Why Modernizing Collective Investment Schemes Is Critical for Retail Investors
South Africa stands at a crossroads in the evolution of its financial markets. Crypto assets have moved from a fringe curiosity to a mainstream investment option, and licensed local exchanges now offer regulated, increasingly transparent access for retail investors. Yet,…
4 Black Friday Payment Realities for Merchants
Online retail in South Africa is no longer a peripheral activity; it is a structural force in the economy. The market is on track to surpass R130 billion this year, approaching 10% of total retail sales. With a growth rate…
South Africa’s Shopping App Returns with Iconic Blue Dot Sale
Takealot’s Blue Dot Sale 2025 officially kicks off on 25 November and runs through to 1 December. The 2025 Blue Dot Sale follows a record-breaking 2024 event, where categories such as homeware, small appliances, toys, and tech topped the charts.…
Breaking new ground with AI-enhanced code for the retail industry
AI is a foundational technology in the retail sector. Deployed to enhance personalisation, operational efficiency and optimise workflows and planning, AI solutions are rapidly becoming practical, enterprise-scale deployments that allow for deeper human-machine collaboration and customer satisfaction. They’re also proving…
Retail Store Partners with Electronic Ticketing Provider to Offer Event Tickets at Stores Nationwide
Pick n Pay customers can now purchase tickets for a wider range of events at selected stores nationwide following a new partnership with electronic ticketing provider Ticketpro. Ticketpro, a subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms, facilitates over 10 million ticket sales…
PayJoy Broadens Access to Smartphones in SA with Flexible Payment Plans
In South Africa, mobile technology has been instrumental in driving both financial and digital inclusion. Despite widespread mobile penetration across the continent, research shows that only 47% of devices in use are smartphones, while 35% remain basic feature phones with…
Pick n Pay Appoints New Head of Digital Operations to Drive Retail Transformation
Kerry Janse van Rensburg has been appointed Pick n Pay’s new Head of Digital Operations, driving the retailer’s next phase of digital transformation. Responsible for driving the retailer’s digital ambitions forward by connecting the in-store experience with the seamless digital…
Criteo Signs a Multi-Year Partnership to Expand Retail Media Access with a Local Commerce Platform
Criteo and DoorDash, a local commerce platform, announced a new multi-year partnership to scale advertising across DoorDash’s marketplace with grocery, convenience, and other non-restaurant retailers. Criteo will serve as an extension of DoorDash’s U.S. ad sales team, collaborating with brands…
FNB eBucks Announces Major Enhancements to Rewards Program
FNB eBucks announced a series of enhancements to its rewards program, aimed at delivering greater value and a more streamlined experience for customers. The updates include improved travel rewards, the introduction of eBucks ‘PayDay’, a simplified and predictable user experience…
5 Strategies to Grow Your E-commerce Business
Andrew Bourne, Country Head of Zoho South Africa, shares six practical strategies for small and medium e-commerce businesses to grow sustainably
Lula Urges SMEs to See Black Friday as a Growth Opportunity, Not Just a Sales Spike
As South Africa moves closer to the busy Black Friday retail season, SME services provider Lula has urged entrepreneurs to view the season as more than just a retail sales spike. Instead, it is an opportunity to strengthen business resilience, test…
