November 21, 2018 •
Retail, Security •
Fundi •
Comments Off on How retailers and consumers can prevent cyber fraud this Black Friday
With Black Friday fast approaching, and a lot of retailers are preparing for an influx of sales and consumer traffic across all points of purchase – apps, online and in-store. This high volume of purchases puts most retailers and consumers at risk for a range of cybersecurity fraud and loss of critical information. Related: Retail sector [&hellip...
November 21, 2018 •
Retail •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on How to beat the Black Friday delivery blues
The biggest challenge on Black Friday isn’t a system crash or a payment failure. It’s the delivery problems that come after the purchases have been made. This year, courier companies are working closely with e-tailers to ensure that delivery expectations...
November 20, 2018 •
Retail, Security •
Fundi •
Comments Off on Black Friday tips: Safe shopping starts with awareness
One of the most common pieces of advice we get about avoiding phishing scams is that, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Except this doesn’t really apply on Black Friday. For one day a year (23rd November this year), retailers take...
What to do before, during and after your Black Friday online shopping sprees, to protect yourself and your loved ones from possible hackers and identity theft. Cyberattacks, data breaches and hackers are a constant threat in today’s digital world. At...
November 15, 2018 •
Events, Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on DEFY leads communication at the Turkey – Africa II. Economic and Business Forum
The second annual Turkey – Africa II. Economic and Business Forum was held in October in Istanbul. Hosted by the Ministry of Trade and organized by Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEiK), in collaboration with the African Union (AU), this event...
Ghana’s leading online retail company on Friday officially announced it’s biggest online sale of the year. Speaking during the press briefing held in Accra, Jumia Ghana’s management shared insights on the upcoming Black Friday sale as well as plans and...
November 9, 2018 •
Retail, Security, Top Stories •
Fundi •
Comments Off on 5 tips to consider when shopping online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
It is that time of the year again where consumers are preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To avoid long queues and the hassle of getting to the shops, more consumers are now opting for online shopping. It is reported that 45 percent of digitally...
November 8, 2018 •
Retail •
Fundi •
Comments Off on Modern technology can help you drive safer – and save money – this Festive Season
For consumers worried about the ever-increasing costs of fuel, installing a telematics solution could assist in decreasing the cost of your insurance premiums. Ever-increasing fuel prices are pushing South Africans to explore every avenue to reduce their...
Economic powerhouse China has been South Africa’s biggest trade partner for the past nine years – and the potential for growth is unbounded. The second annual International Consumer Electronics Expo South Africa (ICEE•SA 2018) will be taking place...
A first for social media networking site, Facebook is opening up pop-stores however, only in the United States of America. With Black Friday coming up on, November 23, 2018, Facebook has announced the opening of its first pop-up retail outlets in the USA, in...
Zara’s global women’s men’s and kids’ collections will be available online for the first time to customers in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Ghana,...
November 7, 2018 •
Retail •
Fundi •
Comments Off on Why mobile is the gatekeeper of brand loyalty today
Achieving long-term brand loyalty has become brutally difficult for South African retailers. Mobile represents an unparalleled opportunity for savvy retailers to reach customers in more personalised, efficient and powerful ways – paving the way for a new...
November 6, 2018 •
Retail, Top Stories •
Fundi •
Comments Off on 9 Black Friday and Cyber Monday tips to help e-retailers
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are famous for huge deals and steep discounts. That’s why participating in these days can seem like a big retailer’s game. But what about independent retailers? Can small and medium businesses reap the rewards (and profits)...
November 6, 2018 •
Events, Retail, Top Stories •
Fundi •
Comments Off on Retail sector braces for Digital Retail Forum 2019 in Johannesburg
African retailers are facing a rapid evolution of technology – and online players like Take-A-Lot in South Africa, Konga in Nigeria and Jumia Kenya have entered the market, which has created huge competition for brick-and-mortar incumbents. The internet...
November 5, 2018 •
Retail •
Fundi •
Comments Off on 3 key Instagram blunders retailers should steer clear of
Instagram is fast becoming a hugely important sales channel for retailers – as a way to showcase your store and brand, market new products and promotions, and even tap into social selling. If you’re marketing on Instagram, chances are you’re in it...
November 2, 2018 •
General, Retail, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on CGTrader integrates with Shopify to create an innovative shopping experience
CGTrader, a 3D model marketplaces that offers integration of its technology with the Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify. As part of the integration, CGTrader will help Shopify to create an all new shopping experience using 3D modeling and Augmented...
