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Standard Bank & Retail Giant Launch Grocery Budget Initiative
In a move aimed at easing financial pressures and bringing more value to customers, Standard Bank has partnered with South Africa’s largest retailer, the Shoprite Checkers Group, to help households stretch their grocery budgets. This collaboration boosts UCount Rewards benefits,…
FNB and Pick n Pay Expand Partnership to Enhance Customer Rewards
FNB and Pick n Pay are excited to announce the expansion of their partnership to offer more value to FNB and RMB Private Bank customers. Starting from April 1, 2025, retail and commercial customers will earn up to 30% back…
How can AI Technology Drive Retail Risk Management in SA
The retail industry in South Africa is currently grappling with significant challenges, particularly as consumers experience economic strain following festive season spending. This environment has led to an increase in risks such as shoplifting and fraud, making robust risk management…
Unlock Growth Opportunities: Why Sponsoring Digital Retail Africa 2025 Is Key for Retail Innovators
The retail industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and companies have the opportunity to lead this transformation by participating in Digital Retail Africa 2025. Scheduled for 30 January 2025 at the CTICC, this premier conference and expo brings together…
Nigeria: PalmPay and Jumia enter Strategic Partnership
PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech operating Nigeria’s most used mobile wallet, and Jumia, Africa’s e-commerce giant, today announce a strategic partnership to enhance the digital payment ecosystem on the continent, starting with payment integrations and co-marketing efforts in Nigeria. This…
Proudly South African Partners with Digital Retail Africa 2025 to Boost Buy Local Mandate
Proudly South African, the country’s national buy local campaign, is proud to announce its partnership with Digital Retail Africa 2025, taking place on the 30th of January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This partnership underscores Proudly…
Digital Retail Africa 2025 Teams Up with Ecommerce Forum South Africa to Empower Africa’s Ecommerce Industry
The Ecommerce Forum South Africa (EFSA) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Digital Retail Africa 2025, scheduled to take place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This collaboration highlights the shared commitment…
How Retailers can Capitalise on Festive Season Sales
South African retailers are set for a positive festive season this year, with research commissioned by Capital Connect* indicating that Black Friday and festive season retail spending could increase 6.5% in nominal terms compared to 2023. Given that Black Friday…
Unveiling the Future of Retail: New Speakers and Topics Revealed for Digital Retail Africa 2025
The highly anticipated Digital Retail Africa 2025, the continent’s premier event for retail innovation, engagement, and experience, is set to take place on 30 January 2025 at the CTICC in Cape Town. Organised by IT News Africa in partnership with…
5 Reasons Retailers Must Attend Digital Retail Africa 2025
Digital Retail Africa 2025 is the ultimate event to kick off the new year with a bang! Held on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), this flagship event is designed to prepare retailers for the…
TikTok’s Report Highlights New Shopping & Consumer Trends in SA
South Africa’s final quarter is expected to see a shopping surge as brands shift from short-term promotions to year-round engagement with consumers, capitalizing on the country’s changing shopping landscape. Customers are no longer waiting for regular sales occasions like Cyber…
South Africa’s E-commerce boom: How Shein, Temu, and Amazon are shaking up the market
South Africa’s retail sector has been grappling with weak economic conditions, characterised by stagnant inflation-adjusted GDP over the past five years, persistently high unemployment, and elevated inflation. While consumer spending on essentials like groceries has seen a minor uptick in…
Fraud in the Digital Age: Why Shared Intelligence is the Key to Staying Ahead
Banks and online retailers can enhance their ability to detect hard-to-spot, high-risk fraud by incorporating shared fraud intelligence into their risk assessments, according to the latest Global State of Fraud Report from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. The report highlights how collaborative…
The anatomy of a winning customer experience strategy as peak shopping season looms
Personalisation and humanisation have emerged as the two fundamental pillars that underpin a successful customer experience (CX) strategy. As retailers strive to create memorable and engaging experiences for their customers, understanding the core elements that contribute to effective personalisation has…
Retail: South Africans Burn $11 billion on FMCG and Technology
South Africans spent R214 billion ($11.79bn) on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a 4.1% growth compared to the same time last year, according to the NIQ Retail Spend…
Are You an IT Service Provider? Here Are 6 Compelling Reasons to Exhibit at DRA2025
Optimize Your Retail Strategy and Position Your Organization for Success Digital Retail Africa (DRA2025) is the premier platform for retail technology solution providers, helping retailers operate more effectively, efficiently, and profitably. DRA2025 brings together executives from small and large brick-and-mortar…
