Apple reseller iStore has launched its online shopping platform, iStoreOnline. The online store offers shoppers the convenience of purchasing Apple products online, while receiving the complimentary benefits exclusive to iStore customers.
iStoreOnline offers more accessibility to Apple products , from a trusted retailer. With iStoreOnline, users can now have their iPad, Mac or iPhone delivered to their door anywhere in South Africa, absolutely free.
“More South African consumers are turning to the Internet to do their shopping, and the need for an online shopping platform for iStore was evident. We are thrilled to launch iStoreOnline and provide an outstanding online shopping experience for our customers,” says Rutger-Jan van Spaandonk, iStore director.
iStoreOnline is an added resource for Apple enthusiasts to purchase their sought-after Apple products and accessories and receive the fantastic in-store complimentary services. These in-store value-added services include product setup and the transfer of data, tech-support for assistance with technical challenges and software updates and comprehensive training on both hardware and software.
Additionally, DiscoveryCard holders can purchase a Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod from iStoreOnline, interest free. DiscoveryCard holders can use various payment options – they can use their Discovery Miles, DiscoveryCard, the DiscoveryCard 0% interest payment plan or a combination of all Discovery payment options when purchasing from iStoreOnline.
“We encourage customers to visit iStoreOnline where they will experience great browsing, reliable delivery to anywhere in South Africa and have access to various payment options when purchasing Apple product.” Van Spaandonk says.
The online store was developed on iGroup’s zeroPoint enterprise grade platform complete with multichannel facilities.
iGroup worked in close partnership with Core Group to ensure that the new Web site will offer customers a unique shopping experience. This is supported by a flexible, centralised, strong back-end and process-managed system to assist in overseeing the administration of the entire e-business platform and purchasing process.
Developed over 16 years, the system is tailored for e-business systems and covers all functionality needed to ensure simple and effective management. Along with the tailored bank grade secured payment mechanisms and delivery systems, iStore can offer online shoppers an effortless shopping experience.
“We are pleased that the launch of the online store on the zeroPoint platform has gone so smoothly and that we are able to support the on-going digital ambitions of a company with values rooted in innovation and superior service offerings,” says Marc Seymour, CEO of iGroup.