Apr 30, 2025
The South African automotive sector was lauded as one of the champions of the country’s economy, with the president announcing a variety of investment plans, industrialisation programmes and local production expansion. While larger operators are ahead of the curve...
Mar 25, 2025
Modern retail is dependent on technology to deliver the type of frictionless experience consumers demand and employees need. Over and above this, seamless integrations are the lifeblood of operational efficacy and efficiency in the race to win and retain market share....
Mar 10, 2025
New PCI DSS 4.0.1 safety standards require retailers to secure their entire website, explain Peach Payments’ head of marketing Joshua Shimkin and head of information security Judy Winn. As e-commerce has grown, so too has the number of bad actors looking to exploit...
Feb 12, 2025
While growth in pure online sales in South Africa has steadied following an explosion in adoption during the pandemic, we now live in a truly omnichannel world. By Zak Haeri, MD of NIQ South Africa Many shopping journeys that start with online engagement now conclude...
Dec 24, 2024
In many ways, the retail credit market acts as a barometer of broader economic health, reflecting consumer confidence, spending power, and financial stability, writes Regan Adams, CEO of RCS. 2024 saw South African consumers grapple with harsh economic challenges such...
Dec 17, 2024
The festive shopping season kicked off this year with Black Friday, showing a surge in online customers placing immense pressure on retail systems. Reports indicate that at least four major South African banks experienced notable growth in Black Friday activity this...
