Innovative payment solutions are shaping SA’s retail sector

Today’s consumers have access to a myriad of convenient experiences through mobile apps and online platforms, and they expect a similar level of ease when interacting with businesses and specifically payment interactions. Indeed, consumer demand for better and...

South Africa moves closer to frictionless payments

E-commerce shoppers have been promised a frictionless checkout for years, but new moves by the card schemes will take South African consumers a step closer. Soon, local merchants will be able to offer online shoppers a faster checkout experience giving them a seamless...

How SA retailers can future-proof their businesses

As motivational speaker Garrison Wynn nce said: “Action and adaptability create opportunity”. For local retailers, there is an opportunity to future-proof by taking action on initiatives that maintain and drive customer loyalty. But they must be adaptable...

VMware modernises PoS for global retailers

Vmware has unveiled a new solution to help global retailers modernise point of sale (PoS) and unlock more financial value from their PoS systems. Developed in collaboration with Stratodesk, a VMware retail ISV partner, the new VMware Retail PoS modernisation solution...

SMBs seek faster financing in a volatile market

South African retailers have come to regard quick access to financing as key—and a new breed of agile fintech has emerged to respond to these demands. These progressive providers of finance offer retailers access to opportunity capital so that they can move rapidly in...

Convenience stores must automate or be left behind

Convenience retailers looking to stay relevant must improve, streamline, and automate in-store operations to elevate the customer experience. This is according to Andrew Blatherwick, chairman emeritus and advisor at Relex Solutions. Previously, a convenience...