New opportunities for retail, wholesale markets

The demand for online, multi-channel solutions by an increasingly mobile consumer base is a key trend that will drive the growth of self-service banking channels across Africa, says Standard Bank, Africa’s leading bank by assets. “We expect growth to...

Stop and think before shopping online on Black Friday

Black Friday: a single day to take advantage of unbelievable discounts and limited stock. The day’s appeal is undeniable, but it’s also an opportune time for criminals to take advantage of you. And they’ll use anything to con you – from fake...

Google Shopping could shift SA e-commerce landscape

Google Shopping has delivered excellent results for global brands and with a South African launch immanent, Clicks2Customers Tich Savanhu and Andrew Smit, look at what local brands should be doing to ensure they are not left behind when the virtual doors open. What is...

Do’s and don’ts of online shopping this festive season

With the festive season around the corner, lovers of online shopping are starting to get itchy fingers at the thought of all the gifts they will be purchasing at the click of a button. However, they’re being cautioned to keep their money safe in the process....

PriceCheck celebrates 10 years of SA e-commerce

Since the launch of the PriceCheck platform in 2006, local e-commerce has grown from a place to peddle consumer electronics to vast online storefronts where consumers can buy anything from washing powder to Apple Cider Vinegar. Fuelled by a combination of technology...

Me-commerce: adapt or risk failure

South African retailers have little time left in which to change from traditional models to next generation ‘me-commerce’ models. Lee Gill, JDA Group vice-president: retail for retail strategy globally, says South Africa’s traditional retailers had...