Jul 26, 2024
It was just four years ago during the pandemic – with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward....
Jul 25, 2024
Even as more retailers turn to setting up online storefronts to extend their presence and cater to shoppers looking for convenience, the majority of South Africans still prefer to shop at physical stores, and retailers are looking for a solution that gives them a...
Jun 27, 2024
E-commerce merchants can’t afford to ignore the advantages of buy now, pay later (BNPL) facilities and alternative credit solutions, but they should choose their BNPL partners with care. This is according to Anine de Kock, head of partnerships at Peach Payments,...
Jun 20, 2024
Retailers need to keep costs under control and reduce complexity in economic conditions that can best be described as uncertain and challenging. By Gary Bowers, product manager and Shaun Shehab, senior sales engineer at Ecentric Yet, despite this, they need to give...
Jun 13, 2024
South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted on behalf of fintech Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to grow by 1.8% in 2024, gradually...
Apr 30, 2024
South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At...
