In an era of rapid technological advancement, the retail landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. As we step into the future, the intersection of innovation and consumer experience is giving rise to exciting trends that redefine the way we shop. Here…
With the world’s rapid transition in a digital landscape, we stand at the cusp of a major technological revolution that will drive every aspect of modern industry into a new era. Digital transformation is on the tip of everyone’s tongue,…
Retail technology is changing the way consumers shop, both online and offline. Consumers can use many retail tech apps to enhance their shopping experience, save money, and discover new products. Here are 5 of the best retail tech apps that…
RELEX Solutions, a provider of integrated retail and supply chain planning solutions, has signed a Preferred Supplier Agreement with SPAR International, whose network of independently owned and operated retailers and wholesalers work together in partnership under the SPAR brand. The…
Consumers must trust the food they purchase. Quality control issues can rapidly lead to dissatisfaction and negative brand sentiment. They might even trigger expensive recalls or, in the worst cases, consumer harm, erasing brand value. The food and beverage manufacturing…
On Monday Global retail software specialist, Retail Directions, announced a new partnership with South African ICT services organisation, Vexall Ltd., to enable Vexall to provide Retail Directions’ unified retail management platform to South African retailers. According to an announcement, this…
Following a successful 2021 event, the next edition of Digital Retail Africa will take place online on the 26th of January 2022. With the global pandemic acting as an accelerant, digital transformation across retail verticals has gained new momentum, seeing…
Following a record-breaking Black Friday weekend in 2020, this year’s total online transaction volumes increased by a further 34% – as well as a 30% increase in total purchase values overall – highlighting a long-term shift in consumer behaviour as…
South African retail mainstay Shoprite has revealed that it is testing an automated Checkers concept store that features no cashiers and no till points – effectively “a check-out less store.” The concept store is being called ‘Checkers Rush’, which is…