African Retail Insight into the African Retail Industry
2023
- 24 MarchAkhona Qengqe to Become KFC Africa’s New General Manager
- 23 MarchSPAR Zimbabwe Invests in Retail Experience Transformation
- 22 MarchSpendTrend23 Report by Visa and Discovery Bank Points to Price Inflation Driving Grocery Spend and Loadshedding Influencing Takeout Meal Consumption
- 21 MarchKonga Partners Verve to Delight Customers with Free Shopping Vouchers
- 20 MarchFuture Dairy Products Will Be Sustainable and Focused on the Consumer
- 17 MarchPick N Pay Taps into ‘Show-Webrooming’ Influence to Grow its Omnichannel Offering
- 16 MarchTribunal Approves Heineken-Distell Merger Subject to Competition and Public Interest-Related Conditions
- 15 MarchMassmart Donates R1 Million to Female Academic Leaders Fellowship
- 14 MarchShoprite Grows Customers, Baskets, Volumes and Jobs
- 13 MarchSwitching On | The Role of Retail in Loadshedding
- 10 MarchSustainability Trends That May Impact the Hospitality & Food Industry in 2023
- 9 MarchDanone Southern Africa Proudly Welcomes Marketing Leader – Thandeka Ngqumeya – as New Marketing Director
- 8 MarchEverything a Retailer Needs to Know About Payment Platforms in 2023
- 7 MarchShoprite Group 2023 Interim Financial Results Announcement
- 6 MarchSPAR Zimbabwe Tree Planting Supports National Goal
- 3 MarchOnline Retail Driven by Age, Income, Education
- 2 March6 Vital Ways CRM is Fuelling Growth and Boosting Sales for South African Businesses
- 2 MarchConsumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) Welcomes the National Budget Saying It Has Some Poisitive Measures Which Will Benefit the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector
- 1 MarchSPAR Brand Expands in Africa With Stores Open in Angola
- 28 FebruaryPower Crisis Creates a Globally Unpreceded Environment for SA Retail Sector
- 27 FebruaryStrong Trading Lifts Spur Corporation Profit by 103%
- 24 FebruaryPick n Pay Becomes First Retailer to Stop Using Barrier Bags at Till Points
- 23 FebruarySPAR Namibia sponsors Junior National Inline Hockey Team
- 22 FebruaryRetailers Must Accommodate the 86% of Consumers Who Still Use Cash
- 21 FebruaryBolt to Invest Over €500 Million in Africa Over Next Two Years as It Surpasses 1 Billion Rides on the Continent
- 20 FebruaryRedCloud Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Sameer Jooma as GM for SA
- 17 FebruaryStandard Bank Advises Vivo Energy on its Combination with Engen to Create a Pan-African Energy Champion
- 16 FebruaryNielsenIQ | 40% Of South African Consumers Say They are in a Worse Financial Position This Year Compared to a Year Ago
- 15 FebruaryUber Selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- 15 FebruaryVukile – Black Friday and Festive Season Trading in November and December 2022
- 14 FebruaryHow Click & Collect Can Help Stores Achieve Greater Footfall
- 13 FebruarySupporting Local Business by Shopping Local and Online – A Strategy for Economic Growth
- 10 FebruaryNRF 2023 Recap: Retail is Changing
- 9 FebruaryDIY Retailer Builders Appoints Karen Ferrini as New Vice President
- 9 FebruaryConsumer Optimism Remains Strong Despite Economic Headwinds, Per 2022 Holiday Spending Report From ACI Worldwide
- 8 FebruaryPick N Pay Removes Over 3,500 Tonnes of Salt and Sugar From Private Label Foods Over Five Years
- 7 FebruaryAkelo Group Poised to Become Emerging Market Fintech and Engagement Powerhouse
- 7 FebruaryCR2 Partners with M2P Fintech to Secure E-commerce Transactions with ACS
- 6 FebruaryLast Mile-Delivery Tech Predictions for 2023
- 3 FebruaryMACmobile: Driving Adoption of Digital FMCG Solutions in Kenya
- 2 FebruaryTrends Retailers Should Prepare for as Generations Alpha and Z Make Their Mark
- 1 February3 Key Trends for Africa’s Informal Retail Sector in 2023
- 31 JanuaryCRM Solution Designed to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
- 31 JanuaryMakro Comparative Shop Continues to Help Customers in the New Year!
- 30 JanuaryTiger Brands Maintains Level 2 B-BBEE Status, Continues to Focus on Improving Lives Through Opportunity
- 30 JanuaryOptimising Cloud and Telecom Costs in Retail
- 27 JanuaryNCR Named Number One POS Software Vendor Worldwide
- 27 JanuaryRetailers’ Demand for Cash Automation Solutions Surges
- 27 JanuaryHow Modern Businesses Are Delivering Exceptional CX Across Multiple Touch Points
- 26 JanuaryTrends Predicted to Drive the Retail Industry in 2023
- 25 JanuaryACI Worldwide Launches ACI Instant Pay for Merchants – In-Store, Online, and Mobile Real-Time Payments
- 25 JanuaryMassmart is Officially a Top Employer…Again!
- 24 JanuaryIngenico Announces Strategic Partnership with Klarna to Enable its Alternative Payment Solutions at Retailers Using PPaaS
- 24 JanuaryR7 Billion Saved in Six Months With Shoprite & Checkers Xtra Savings
- 23 JanuaryOnline Retail Passes R50-Billion in 2022
- 23 JanuaryA CRM Solution Designed to Overcome Workplace Challenges in 2023
- 23 JanuaryUnderstanding the Future of Retail in a Data-Driven World
- 20 JanuaryPick N Pay Launches First Takealot Pick-up Counters in Store With Huge Success
- 19 JanuaryQ-HOP Reveals Retail Trends for 2023
- 18 JanuaryPayfast Rebrand Brings PayGate and SiD Under One Roof
- 18 January7 Key Retail Trends to Watch in 2023
- 17 JanuaryFrictionless Fintech Funding: 66% of SMBs are Seeking Faster Financing in a Volatile Market
- 16 JanuaryThe V&A Waterfront Reopens a Revamped Alfred Mall
2022
- 23 DecemberConsumers Will Choose Cash to Make Billions of Rand in Festive Season Payments
- 20 DecemberThe Impact of Sharing on E-Commerce and Digital Payments
- 19 DecemberJumia Kenya Targets 15% Growth in Rural Areas in 2023
- 16 DecemberClickatell Predicts Mobile Messaging to be the Next Big Channel for Digital Commerce in 2023
- 15 DecemberTribunal Approves Clover’s Acquisition of Milk Procurement Business, Subject to Public Interest Conditions
- 14 DecemberNew Technology Improves Massmart’s Stock Availability
- 14 DecemberThe Coca-Cola Company Names New President of Africa Operating Unit
- 13 DecemberMastercard and PayFast Continue to Support Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Through Priceless Possibilities
- 13 DecemberFuturegrowth’s Community Property Fund Acquires Another Prime Retail Shopping Centre
- 12 DecemberTribunal Conditionally Approves Shoprite’s Acquisition of Certain Massmart Owned Stores
- 12 DecemberHow to Give Your Retail Store a Competitive Edge
- 9 DecemberPayU Shares Black Friday and Cyber Monday Insights
- 9 DecemberValue-Added Services Will Define the Future of E-commerce
- 9 DecemberAfrica’s Changing Shopping Trends Allow E-tailers to Meet Customers’ Evolving Expectations to Gain Long-Term Loyalty
- 8 DecemberReal-Time Data Tracks Considerable Growth in Black Friday and Cyber Monday Spend
- 8 DecemberMakro Pietermaritzburg Makes a Comeback with a Brand-New Store!
- 7 DecemberTingg by Cellulant Wins Merchants Payment Company of the Year at the 2022 Nigeria BusinessDay Banks and other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards
- 7 DecemberTruworths International to List on A2X
- 7 DecemberECommerce on the Move| 2023 Trends South Africa
- 6 DecemberCQuential Rolls Out Warehouse Management System for ECONOFOODS™ National Network
- 6 DecemberNaspers Delivers Strong Ecommerce Revenue Growth and Operating Performance
- 5 DecemberRFG Earnings up 57% On Strong International Recovery
- 5 DecemberLewis Group – Strong Growth in Credit Sales as Consumers Under Increasing Pressure
- 2 DecemberClicks Group to Acquire Sorbet Beauty Salons
- 2 DecemberShoprite Group Operational Update for the Quarter Ended September 2022
- 1 DecemberWoolworths Holdings to List on A2X
- 1 DecemberCustomers Can Expect ‘Smart Changes’ at Pick n Pay this Black Friday
- 30 NovemberNestlé Partners With Africa Food Prize to Strengthen Food Security and Climate Change Resilience
- 29 NovemberPick n Pay Launches Online Homeware Store
- 29 NovemberJumia Announces Leadership Changes to Support its Journey Towards Profitability
- 28 NovemberCheckers Rolls Out New Trolleys Made From Hundreds of Recycled Milk Bottles
- 28 NovemberNielsen FanLinks Connects Fans With Brands
- 25 NovemberIt’s All Systems Go for Black Friday: The Shoprite Group Gears Up for Shopping Event of the Year
- 25 NovemberOpinion Piece: Hyper Personalisation and Enhanced CX Will Be Key to Online Retailers’ Black Friday Campaigns
- 24 NovemberL’Oréal, World’s No.1 Cosmetics Brand, Finally Debuts in Nigeria Through KongaHealth
- 24 NovemberIn a Sea of Online Shopping, Retail Must Prepare for a Phishing Frenzy
- 23 NovemberClickatell Research Finds Opportunity for Retailers to Drive Commerce Experience via Mobile Messaging
- 23 NovemberMakro Alberton Store Transforms to a Fresh Look, Spacious Layout, and an Improved Shopping Experience!
- 22 NovemberRCS Expands its 30 000-Large Shopping Network with a Partnership Agreement with Bounty Brands
- 22 NovemberSTBi Approves and Commends the Shoprite Group’s Emissions Targets
- 21 NovemberRevitalised Massmart Online Ready for Black Friday
- 21 NovemberBlack Friday Set to Surpass Christmas Sales
- 18 NovemberInvestment in Leading Tunisian Snacks Producer and Creation of New North-African Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Platform
- 18 NovemberPick n Pay Opens New Ultra-Modern, Energy Efficient Flagship Store in Cape Town
- 18 NovemberSpur Gives the Springboks a New Taste for Life
- 17 NovemberShoprite Makes a Strategic Investment in Local Technology Start-Up
- 17 NovemberMoolman Group Grows its Investment Portfolio With Three New Malls
- 16 NovemberThe Role of Food Processing Technologies and Packaging in Reducing Food Loss and Waste
- 16 NovemberBusiness Needs a Greater Sense of Urgency From Government to Help Restore the Economy
- 15 NovemberPick n Pay to List on A2X
- 15 NovemberNestlé Appoints Nicole Roos as New Managing Director for East & Southern Africa
- 14 NovemberPositive Pick n Pay Performance with Good Progress on Ekuseni Strategic Plan
- 14 NovemberClicks Group Dividend up 30% as Retail Sales Increase 11.7%
- 11 NovemberStandard Bank and Woolworths Debut SA’s First Sustainability-Linked Transactional Deposit Structure
- 11 NovemberGareth Ackerman Says Business Sector Has to Step up to Help Solve the Country’s Economic/Infrastructure Problems
- 10 NovemberMassmart Joins the Ranks by Offering Accessible Business Finance to South Africa’s SMEs
- 9 NovemberACI Smart Engage Wins Juniper Future Digital Awards for Retail Innovation
- 9 NovemberShoprite App Wins Big at MTN Business App of the Year Awards
- 8 NovemberFrom Reducing Shopping Queues to Delivery Times: How the Shoprite Group Innovates using AI
- 7 NovemberBoost Black Friday Sales and Service with 1Stream CRM
- 7 NovemberNielsenIQ: Maxed out Promotions Create False Sense of Security Amongst SA Shoppers
- 4 NovemberImpact, innovation and responsible retail: Read the Shoprite Group’s 2022 Integrated and Sustainability Reports
- 3 NovemberThe Coca-Cola Company in South Africa continues to Offer Consumers Choice
- 2 NovemberWhy Reducing Retail TTV with an Expert Partner is Essential for Success
- 1 NovemberThe one-day Black Friday sale is back at Game
- 1 NovemberThe effects of ”lights off” for the retail industry
- 31 OctoberOpinion Piece: Leveraging Data to Drive Actionable Insight with the Inherent Intelligence of ECommerce Platforms
- 28 OctoberPeach Payments Partners With Stitch to Launch Instant EFT Checkouts for Merchants Across South Africa
- 28 OctoberShoprite App Wins Big at MTN Business App of the Year Awards
- 26 OctoberSmollan & eComplete announces biggest onmi-channel retail sales & marketing partnership in South Africa
- 26 OctobereCommerce Losses to Online Payment Fraud to Exceed $48 Billion Globally in 2023, as Fraud Incursions Evolve
- 25 OctoberUniphore Announces Partnership with Avaya
- 25 OctoberNestlé Launches Nescafé Plan 2030 to Help Drive Regenerative Agriculture, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improve Farmers’ Livelihoods
- 24 OctoberWoolworths Offers First On-Demand Omnichannel Experience Through Their Integrated Shopping App
- 21 OctoberFulfilment of Conditions Precedent for the Acquisition of a Controlling Shareholding in the Studio 88 Group
- 20 OctoberThe Shoprite Group Increased Solar Capacity by 82% in 12 Months, Easing Pressure on the National Electricity Grid
- 19 OctoberMakro mRewards Partners with UCount Rewards & Caltex to Give You Up to R10* Back in Rewards Points Per Litre of Fuel and Oil
- 19 OctoberBraintree Entrenches African Retail, FMCG Expertise with Repeat Awards From LS Retail
- 18 OctoberMACmobile Launches MAC eCom Platform, Bringing Digital Transformation to South African General Trade
- 17 OctoberNick Imudia Ends Term at Konga, Prince Ekeh Takes Over as CEO
- 17 OctoberPick n Pay and Mr D Take Online Grocery Shopping to the Next Level
- 14 OctoberCelebrating 25 Years and Nearly R1 Billion in Sustainable Impact with MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet
- 13 OctoberWoolies and FlySafair Give Travelers a Reason to Chuckle
- 12 OctoberShoprite Group Opens a Store a Day During September, Creating 521 New Jobs
- 11 OctoberServing Up Sustainability
- 10 OctoberShoprite Provides Affordable Financing Options to its Suppliers, Including SMMEs
- 7 OctoberNew Builders+ Benefits Programme Helps Shoppers Get More for Their Money
- 5 OctoberCelebrating Our South Africaness, this Heritage Month
- 4 OctoberNestlé Esar Celebrates a Year of Partnering With Tembisa’s Waste Reclaimers in the Re-Imagine Tomorrow Pilot Project
- 3 OctoberSPAR Selects CitrusAd to Deliver a Personalised Experience to Online Customers Worldwide
- 30 SeptemberSPAR Enters International Partnership Agreement with Whywaste
- 29 SeptemberJumia, Coca-Cola Partner to Provide Online Shopping to Consumers In Africa
- 28 SeptemberEastern Cape’s First Checkers FreshX Supermarket Creates 138 New Jobs in Gqeberha
- 27 SeptemberMakro & Pernod Ricard Partner to Bring You the First Makro Distillery Digital Experience Exclusive to Makro Woodmead
- 26 SeptemberOpinion Piece: Perceived Customer Value is the Only Metric That Matters When Measuring the Success of App Deployments in the FMCG Space
- 23 SeptemberMassmart Sees Growth in Private Brand Food Offering
- 22 SeptemberRetail Trends | 2022 & Beyond
- 21 SeptemberRotisserie Chicken Packaging And An Additional 1 000 Woolworths Foods Packaging Items Are Now Recyclable In South Africa
- 20 SeptemberContinued Strong Revenue Growth From RFG
- 19 SeptemberCarbon-Neutral Online Shopping Launches in South Africa
2021
- 31 DecemberAddressing Cash Flow Issues in the Traditional Retail Trade
- 29 DecemberPepsico Commits To Sustainable Food Packaging
- 27 DecemberRCS launches WE ARE EGG Store Card, Opens Niche Offering to Wider Market
- 23 DecemberCheckers Expands Network of Petshop Science Stores as SA Pet Economy Grows
- 21 DecemberFinancial Inclusion on the Agenda as Mukuru Card Customers Can Now Make Online Purchases
- 20 Decembereftsure Africa | Payment Fraud – Top Five Scams to Look out for
- 17 DecemberNampak Announces Results for the 12 Months to 30 September 2021
- 17 DecemberEconomist Impact and Mastercard Study Reveals that Middle East and Africa is a Fertile Ground for the Growth of Super-apps
- 16 DecemberSPAR South Africa Rural Hub Programme Wins Prestigious Award
- 16 DecemberLook out for these Software Development Trends in 2022
- 15 DecemberShoprite Group Announces On-demand JV with RTT Group to Strengthen E-commerce/ Delivery Capabilities
- 15 DecemberThe 2022 Retail Checklist for Automated Cash Management Solutions
- 14 DecemberClickatell’s 2022 Prediction: Brands Will Prioritize Chat Commerce to Improve the Consumer Experience, Becoming a Multi-Billion Dollar Market
- 14 DecemberTradeDepot Raises $110 Million To Extend ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ to Retailers Across Africa
- 13 DecemberTiger Brands Celebrates 100 Years in Mzansi’s Homes, Looks Forward to 100 More
- 13 DecemberSPAR South Africa Rural Hub Programme Wins Prestigious Award
- 10 DecemberStandard Bank Black Friday Contactless Payments Increase by 100%
- 9 DecemberSPAR South Africa’s KZN Region is Two SUPERSPAR Supermarkets Richer
- 9 DecemberLocal SMEs Turn to Low-risk Growth Capital Ahead of Festive Season
- 8 December2021: The Year of the Online Payment
- 8 DecemberSlipMate Offers First Mastercard Corporate Prepaid Cards for E-Commerce
- 7 DecemberStarbucks EMEA Transforms Technology Management and Maximizes Customer Satisfaction with NCR Partnership
- 7 DecemberSouth African Citrus Growers Export 161.6 Million Cartons of Fruit Despite Tough 2021 Season
- 6 DecemberPayU | Black Friday: More South Africans Shop with Less Money
- 6 DecemberSmaller-Format Checkers Foods Launched by Popular Demand
- 3 DecemberCheckers Launches Standalone Little Me Baby Store with Exclusive Range from SMME
- 3 DecemberMall of Africa Scoops Many Wins at SA’s Top Shopping Centre Awards
- 2 DecemberShoprite and Checkers Win Three Awards at SA Loyalty Awards
- 2 DecemberSmollan | Rethinking – Ecommerce & Township Entrepreneurs
- 1 DecemberSA e-tailers must Invest in Contact Centres
- 1 DecemberNielsenIQ Data Reveals Dramatic Shifts in Retail Sector
- 30 NovemberNestlé Announces Industry-First Pilot that Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Recycles Wastewater
- 30 NovemberStandard Bank UCount Rewards Expands its Retail Partners
- 30 NovemberSPAR South Africa’s Grocery and Liquor Wholesale Turnover for Financial Year Ending September 30 ZAR69.76 Billion
- 29 NovemberStrong Growth Continues at Naspers, on Top of Increased Scale
- 29 NovemberWomen are Shaking up the E-commerce Industry in South Africa
- 26 NovemberPick n Pay Can Now Serve Millions of Customers on WhatsApp with Clickatell’s Chat Commerce Solution
- 26 NovemberPayment Solutions Essential for Navigating the Ecommerce Explosion
- 26 Novembere4 | The CIO’s Roadmap for Digital Transformation
- 25 NovemberCan Black Friday Remain Relevant After Repo Rate Hikes
- 25 NovemberNew Product Innovations Add Even More Flavour to Tiger Brands Portfolio
- 24 NovemberRCS Partners with Superbalist, Bolsters E-commerce Offering
- 24 NovemberCapital Connect | South African Retail to get R11.3 Billion Boost from Black Friday over November 2021
- 24 NovemberSA’s Number 1 Fuel and Convenience Retailer Leads the Way in Payment Technology
- 23 NovemberShoprite Group | Operational Update for the Quarter Ended September 2021
- 23 NovemberStandard Bank Expects Bigger Black Friday this Year as Retailers Offer Sales Ahead of Time
- 23 NovemberVivo Energy Uganda Appoints New Managing Director
- 22 NovemberFamous Brands | Appointment of Group Financial Director
- 22 NovemberSmollan | Tips to Max your Black Friday Shopping Deals
- 22 NovemberShoprite Group Opinion: Retailers Have No Choice But to Sell Green
- 19 NovemberCheckers Launches Xtra Savings Deals on the Sixty60 App
- 19 NovemberThe Future is Refillable – Next Gen Smart Dispensers
- 18 NovemberMastercard Economics Institute: Lodging Small Businesses Thrive in Middle East and Africa in 2021
- 17 NovemberMoData Partners with DataVisor to Deliver Real-time AI-powered Fraud Detection
- 16 NovemberDP World Launches E-Commerce Platform DUBUY.com in Kenya
- 16 NovemberGame | SA Consumers Demand Omnichannel Black Friday Experience
- 15 NovemberHelloChoice: App Release to Upgrade Agricultural Marketplace
- 15 NovemberGalito | Franchising Across Sectors to Promote Growth
- 12 NovemberMr Price Group Limited – Trading Statement for the Six-Months Ended 2 October 2021
- 12 NovemberPargo | Click & Collect is the Way for Black Friday – and the Future
- 11 NovemberNielsenIQ Reveals Substantial Shifts in Pricing & Promotions
- 11 NovemberCX – The Holistic Approach to Getting it Right
- 11 NovemberGame | Survey Find 67% of SA Consumers Planning to Shop Black Friday Deals
- 10 NovemberredPanda Software Announces Appointment of Retail Veteran Peter Ludi to Head Business Development
- 10 NovemberDPO | Black Friday 2021 Set for Growth, But Not Without Challenges
- 9 NovemberVivo Energy Demonstrates How Being Competent and Prepared Results in a Safer Workplace
- 9 NovemberSPAR South Africa Regional Community Campaign Targets Inclusivity
- 8 NovemberShoprite Opens at Flagstaff Square Creating 42 Jobs
- 8 NovemberiVeri Integrates Halo Dot, Driving Innovation in the Mobile Point of Sale
- 5 NovemberTCL Electronics Enters the South African Market
- 4 NovemberShoprite Holdings | Shareholders and Investors
- 3 NovemberSPAR South Africa Regional Community Campaign Targets Inclusivity
- 2 NovemberClicks Group Sales Increase 10.2% to Top R37 Billion
- 1 NovemberXtra Savings Members can Now Transact with Rewards Cards
- 29 OctoberGame Revamps Three of its Stores Ahead of Black November
- 28 OctoberInnovation and Partnership Opens Up New Banking Facilities for Shoprite Group Customers
- 27 OctoberMassmart Launches Makro and Builders Mini Programs on Vodacom’s Vodapay Super App.
- 27 OctoberSendbox Raises $1.8 Million to Digitise Deliveries For African SMEs
- 26 OctoberTakealot Takes Best Consumer App for 2021
- 25 OctoberTiger Brands to List on A2X
- 25 OctoberGame | 2 Simple Hacks to Spend Smart This Black November
- 22 OctoberNestlé Holds Agripreneurship Training to Support Coffee Farmers
- 22 OctoberSPAR International Launches SPAR N°1 Value Own Brand Range
- 21 OctoberCheckers Named SA’s Best Food Retailer and Liquor Store
- 20 OctoberFamous Brands | Appointment of an Independent Non-executive Director
- 20 OctoberThe Decline of Brick and Mortar Sales
- 19 OctoberSeidor Africa | Why SMB Food and Beverage Manufacturers Need Industry-relevant ERP
- 18 OctoberClickatell Announces Chat Commerce Platform with New Payment Capabilities
- 18 OctoberProduct Recall: Woolworths 100% Apple Juice 200ml Cartons
- 15 OctoberCrop Insurance Helps Farmers Mitigate the Threat of Climate Change
- 15 OctoberWoolworths Accelerates its Investment into Omni-Channel Capabilities
- 14 OctoberStandard Bank Launches EasyScan for Pick n Pay – Fast, Easy Payments for Groceries
- 14 OctoberYoco Partners with Retail Stores Across South Africa to Increase Financial Inclusion
- 13 OctoberGame Reinvents SA’s Favourite Shopping Holiday with its Price Beat Promise
- 13 OctoberSmollan | What Retailers Need to do to Succeed in the African Market
- 12 OctoberFood Manufacturing Sector in Uitenhage Gets Much-needed Boost with Energy-Smart Plant
- 12 OctoberVivo Energy Uganda Launches Plastic Waste Collection Initiative at Shell Service Stations
- 11 OctoberNESCAFÉ wins Best Coffee Brand at the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards
- 11 OctoberSPAR Internationally Supports Independent Retailers Elevate Customers’ Coffee Experience
- 8 OctoberFood Insecurity Calls for Manufacturers and Retailers to Donate Food to Starving South Africans
2020
- 23 DecemberPayU: ECommerce 2020 – The Year in Review
- 22 DecemberBetter Together: Buying Strategies that Improve Value for Both SPAR Retailers and Consumers
- 21 DecemberEgypt Post Partners with Jumia to Offer E-commerce and Logistic Services
- 18 DecemberPayCentral and Mastercard Enable Small Businesses to Go Digital and Pay Employees with Virtual Cards, Tapping into the Booming Digital Economy
- 17 DecemberA Greener World (AGW) – New Meaningful Food Certification for Ethical Farmers
- 16 DecemberDiebold Nixdorf Launches Cloud-Based Platform to Empower Fuel and Convenience Retailers to Move Beyond Traditional Fuel Transactions
- 15 DecemberCase Study: Cashbuild’s Four-year PCI DSS Journey Success Thanks to its Partnership with Galix
- 15 DecemberNampak Operating Capability Sustained Despite COVID-19
- 14 DecemberUnionPay International Launches UnionPay PaybyLink to Help Small and Micro Merchants Start Online Retail
- 14 DecemberDeveloping Nestlé’s First Net Zero Dairy Farm in South Africa
- 11 DecemberSPAR South Africa Partners with Mr Price Foundation to Offer Jobs in Retail Sector
- 11 DecemberYear in Review: Bill Payments in 2020
- 11 DecemberCheckers Brings World-class Retail to Rosebank, Including Honey Bar & Starbucks
- 10 DecemberSDM Eyewear Continues to Distribute Top International Eyewear Brands Under New Holding Company – FrontierCo
- 10 DecemberThe Dangers of Legacy Software to Those Retailers Looking to Differentiate Themselves
- 9 DecemberDPO Group: Black Friday Lessons Provide a Festive Boost for Local Ecommerce Stores
- 9 December73% of Consumers in Middle East and Africa are Shopping More Online Since the Start of Pandemic, Reveals Mastercard Study
- 8 DecemberE-commerce Platform Sokowatch Launches East Africa’s First Commercial Electric Tuk-Tuks
- 8 DecemberNestlé Partners with Nomanini and Standard Bank to Empower Informal Retail Traders Across the Eastern and Southern Africa Region
- 7 December72% of Egyptian Consumers are Shopping More Online since the Start of Pandemic, Reveals Mastercard Study
- 7 DecemberVivo Energy Uganda Launches its Quality Week
- 4 DecemberLewis Group Profit Up 13.6% on Strong Sales Growth Post Lockdown
- 4 December68% of SA Consumers are Shopping More Online Since the Start of Pandemic, Reveals Mastercard Study
- 3 DecemberBuilders Cresta Opens End-November
- 3 DecemberKonga Emerges Company of the Year at Business Hallmark Awards
- 2 DecemberScan to Pay with Huawei Pay Powered by Zapper From 3 December
- 2 DecemberPepkor Capitalises on Store Network Through the PAXI Parcel Service
- 2 DecemberSouth Africa’s SPAR Group Reports Strong 13,5% Annual Turnover Increase
- 1 DecemberRFG Increases Sales by 8% As Lockdown Impacts Key Products
- 1 DecemberStandard Bank Instant Money is Partnering with Major Retailers to Make Sending and Receiving Money More Convenient and Accessible Countrywide
- 30 NovemberOld Habits Die Hard, but Retailers Can No Longer Defer their Omnichannel Strategies
- 30 NovemberBest South African App for 2020 is BOTTLES
- 27 NovemberCheckers Sixty60 Wins Gold at the Loeries
- 26 NovemberSpur Starts Recovery After Devastating Impact of COVID-19
- 26 NovemberSmollan Wasting No Time in Backing Green
- 25 NovemberA Fresh Start for FrontierCo as Busby Emerges from Business Rescue
- 24 NovemberAnother Win for Checkers Sixty60 – BCX Digital Innovations Awards
- 23 NovemberOneDayOnly.co.za Launches Annual E-commerce Index ODOmeter
- 23 NovemberCOVID-19 Drives eCommerce in South Africa Ahead of Festive Season
- 20 NovemberDon’t Confuse Having an Ecommerce Offering with Omnichannel Retailing
- 19 NovemberKonga Raises Curtains On Biggest Sale of the Year
- 18 NovemberShoprite Voted Top Grocery Store in SA for the Past Decade
- 17 NovemberPolyoak Packaging and Clover Partnership Delivers SA’s Most Recycled Beverage Packaging
- 16 NovemberJumia Opens Logistics Service to Third Parties
- 13 NovemberDutch Customs Authorities Seize Second Counterfeit Blueberry Shipment Produced by Ross Berries
- 12 NovemberThe 2020 Best Enterprise Solution Goes to Checkers Sixty60 – MTN Business App of the Year Awards
- 11 NovemberJumia Partners Standard Chartered, Samsung, others to offer Consumers Exciting Deals During Black Friday Post COVID-19 Lockdown
- 11 NovemberNielsen: Consumers Gear Up for a Festive Season Like No Other
- 11 NovemberLow Prices and Quality Goods the Hallmark of Shoprite’s Quarter of a Century in Zambia
- 10 NovemberTop Retail Brands are Innovating and Scaling in Malls for the Long Term
- 9 NovemberShoprite Group’s PMO Gains International Recognition
- 9 NovemberRetail Engage Announced as Finalist in the 2020 DMA Assegai Awards
- 6 NovemberSPAR Group: Digital Innovations for a Safe and Convenient Shopping Environment
- 5 NovemberFNB and Shoprite Group Expand Partnership to help Customers Replace Bank Cards in Stores
- 4 NovemberCheckers Sixty60 wins at MTN Business App of the Year Awards
- 3 NovemberTelrshops – The First UAE-Based Fully Integrated E-Commerce Platform is Launched by Telr
- 3 NovemberTaking Charge of your eCommerce Strategy
- 2 NovemberDiebold Nixdorf & Nielsen: Motivations and Preferences behind Retail Technology Adoption by Grocery Shoppers Globally
- 30 OctoberMassmart Announces New Head of Ecommerce
- 29 OctoberRCL Foods: Every Step to Reduce Carbon Emissions Counts – and we are Taking a Giant one in Rustenburg
- 29 OctoberEarnings up 14% as Clicks Group Posts Resilient Performance in COVID-19 Crisis
- 28 OctoberPick n Pay: Resilient and Fit for the Future
- 28 OctoberWoolworths Invests R1 Billion in Prices to be More Accessible to More Customers
- 27 OctoberJumia Launches the 2020 Africa Food Index
- 27 OctoberSmollan Invests in the Circular Economy through Partnership with Fair-Trade Plastics Recycling Company, Mr. Green Africa
- 26 OctoberSouth African Shoppers Show the Market What They Want
- 23 Octoberphos and Stanchion Collaborate to Connect Merchants in Africa to the Contactless Digital Payment Ecosystem via their Existing Android Mobile Devices
- 23 OctoberTribunal Approves Truworths’ Acquisition of Barrie Cline Clothing with Employment Condition
- 22 OctoberConsumer Goods Council of South Africa Co-Chair Gareth Ackerman Calls for Constant Collaboration Between Government and Business to Foster Growth
- 22 OctoberSolar Energy Successes at SPAR South Africa
- 21 OctoberUber Eats and Medicare to Launch South African-first Pharmacy Offering
- 20 OctoberTribunal Confirms Commission & Shoprite Checkers Consent Agreement Concerning Long-Term Exclusive Lease Agreements
- 20 OctoberShopping Centres Celebrate Diversity through Promoting Inclusivity
- 19 OctoberMondia and Jumia Launch Exciting New Gaming Service on JumiaPay App for Consumers in Africa
- 16 OctoberShoprite Launches Xtra Savings Rewards Programme
- 15 OctoberDPO Group: New Ecommerce-in-a-box Offering Set to Transform SME Landscape
- 14 OctoberWalmart Joins the Paymentus Instant Payment Network™
- 14 OctoberMACmobile Launches STOREApp Self-service Mobile App to Empower Main Market Retailers in Southern and Eastern Africa
- 13 OctoberZamleather Pledges Continued Support for Local Cattle Industry
- 12 OctoberJumia Launches its Food Festival to Promote Adoption of Meal Ordering & Support Local Restaurants During COVID-19
- 12 OctoberSpur Corporation Appoints New CEO, CFO and Strengthens the Board
- 9 OctoberInnovation has Been key to Shoprite Group’s Lockdown Success
- 8 OctoberAltron Karabina Partners with Sana Commerce to Provide Fully Integrated B2B E-commerce Platform
- 8 OctoberNielsen: Lockdown Paves the way for a Radical Reset of SA Shopping Patterns
- 7 OctoberThe High Commission of Canada in South Africa and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum partner for eCommerce Capacity Development Programme for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa
- 6 OctoberDPO South Africa: Ecommerce Should Bring Some Cheer to Black Friday 2020
- 5 OctoberUK Businesses Explore Retail & E-Commerce Opportunities in Egypt
- 2 OctoberTribunal Approves Foschini’s Acquisition of Jet, with Conditions
- 1 OctoberNebula’s Cloud Expense Solution Now Available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
- 1 OctoberEdcon Concludes the Sale of Parts of Jet to TFG
- 30 SeptemberNielsen: Private Label Sales Soar During COVID-19 Lockdown
- 29 SeptemberNCR Teams up with Microsoft to Keep Millions of IoT Edge Devices at Retail Stores, Restaurants and Banks Running
- 28 SeptemberSPAR South Africa Overall Winner 2020 ABSA Supplier Development Awards
- 25 SeptemberMorocco: Ministry of Handicrafts Partners with Jumia to Boost Online Sales
- 25 SeptemberHollard Partners with TymeBank to Leverage Digital Platforms Across Pick n Pay Stores to Address Access to Financial Services
- 24 SeptemberSouth Africa’s Beloved Restaurant Chain is Helping Corporate South Africa Fire up Employee Meal Benefits in the Age of Remote Working
- 23 SeptemberEdcon Concludes the Sale for Parts of the Edgars Business to Retailability
- 23 SeptemberATMs – a Profit Booster for Retail Merchants Amid COVID-19
- 22 SeptemberInspiring African Women to Aim High: Nestlé Appoints First Female Factory Manager in Central and West Africa
- 21 SeptemberCheckers Sixty60 Launches in Two More Provinces
2019
- 20 DecemberFSS and AFS Partner to Promote Digital Payments in the Middle East
- 19 DecemberNow SMEs can Sell Prepaid Products and Services – Not Just the Big Retailers
- 18 DecemberCommunities in Botswana Benefit from SPAR Involvement
- 17 DecemberAccenture Partners with Edcon in its Turnaround
- 16 DecemberCash Strapped SA Consumers Still in the Mood for Shopping
- 13 DecemberRetail Success in 2020 will be Defined by Value: 7 Technology Strategies to Unlock Growth
- 12 DecemberDigital Retail Forum Returns to Johannesburg in January 2020
- 11 DecemberMakro’s Customers Connect with the Retailer Directly on WhatsApp
- 10 DecemberCheckers Pioneers New 60-Minute Grocery Delivery Service
- 9 DecemberThe Government of Ethiopia and Alibaba Group Sign Agreements to Establish eWTP Ethiopia Hub
- 5 DecemberMr Price Group Limited Reports Interim Results for the 26 Weeks Ended 28 September 2019
- 4 DecemberCheckers Brings World-Class Retail to Constantia with New Flagship Store
- 3 DecemberJumia Cameroon Update
- 2 DecemberThe SPAR Group Ltd SA Reports a Strong Set of Results
- 29 NovemberCoca-Cola CEO Defines Africa as Company’s Future Growth Driver
- 28 NovemberAI – Helping Brands Manage Their Online Reputation
- 27 NovemberVivo Energy Kenya is on a Growth Path with 23 Shell Service Stations
- 27 NovemberConsumer Goods Council of South Africa Calls for Decisive Government Action to Grow the Economy
- 26 NovemberMajid Al Futtaim Partners with Jumia to Extend its Seamless Online Offering Across Egypt
- 25 NovemberTiger Brands: Packaging and Digital Awards
- 22 NovemberJuniper Research: Digital Commerce Spend to Reach $19 Trillion Annually by 2024
- 21 NovemberShoprite Group’s 2019 Supplier Awards – Winners
- 20 NovemberVivo Energy Uganda Expands Shell Network Countywide
- 19 NovemberRoad Freight in Sub-Saharan Africa Goes Digital with DHL’s Saloodo!
- 19 NovemberRooftop Solar PV Powers Gordon’s Bay Centre
- 18 NovemberLanDynamix takes Marltons into the Cloud with Office 365
- 18 NovemberHow the South African FMCG Space can Learn from Kenya’s Example
- 15 NovemberSiemens Contributes to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s Vision in Advancing Digitalization
- 14 NovemberRCS Acquires the Absa Funded Portion of the Edcon Store Card Debtors Book
- 13 NovemberClicks Group Earnings Up 17% in Another Year of Strong Growth
- 12 NovemberAfrica’s E-commerce Giant Seeks More Cooperation from China
- 11 NovemberFamous Brands Interim Results Press Release 2019
- 8 NovemberUber Eats Celebrates Three Years in South Africa
- 7 NovemberGlovo Partners with News Cafe in An Aggressive Market Expansion Push
- 6 November‘Best of Suite’ Approach Key to Personalised Digital Customer Experience
- 5 NovemberShoprite Creates Almost 120 Jobs in a Week with the Opening of New Stores
- 4 NovemberPick n Pay: The Right Plan For Tougher Times
- 1 NovemberVivo Energy Uganda Introduces the Shell Club, a Nationwide Customer Loyalty Programme
- 1 NovemberPayFast Launches Split Payments Option, Designed for Platform Commerce
- 31 OctoberWhat Retailers Should Know About Online Shopping, an Infrographic
- 30 OctoberAmerican Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa Implement Click to Pay to Make Online Checkout Simple and Secure
- 29 OctoberConsistency at the Core Delivers Another Strong Result for Pick n Pay
- 28 OctoberNielsen Report Reveals South Africa is the Second-Most Price Sensitive Country In The World
- 25 OctoberOne Million Customers Sign Up for Checkers Xtra Savings in the First Week
- 25 OctoberRestaurants Gear Up for Growth with Positive Online Reviews
- 24 OctoberM-commerce Keeps the Lights on for Local Retailers
- 24 OctoberToys “R” Us First Retailer in the UAE to Introduce Scan & Go Across its 13 Stores
- 23 OctoberSymphony RetailAI Report Highlights Artificial Intelligence Impact on Retail Merchandise Management
- 22 OctoberShop on Amazon, Pay in Cash
- 21 OctoberNielsen Report Reveals True State of SA Consumer Mindset
- 18 OctoberCheckers Launches Long-Awaited Rewards Programme
- 17 OctoberZAMBEEF Macros Boosting Zambia’s Agricultural Value-Chain
- 16 OctoberMassmart’s Supplier Development Programme Reaches R1billion Procurement Mark
- 15 OctoberThe Shoprite Group Makes Huge Impact
- 14 OctoberUber Celebrates Six Years in South Africa
- 11 OctoberGen Z: The Next Generation of Retail Influencers and Spenders
- 10 OctoberFamous Brands – Voluntary Performance Update
- 10 OctoberM&S Chooses Ingenico Enterprise Retail to Deliver Omnichannel Payments in UK
- 9 OctoberTribunal Approves Milco / Clover Merger After Merging Parties Improve Conditions
- 9 OctoberHow Online Reviews are Shaping Buyer Decision-Making
- 8 OctoberSPAR Zimbabwe Opens their 37th Store
- 8 OctoberCheckers Hyper Reveals World-Class Flagship Store in Sandton City
- 7 OctoberCarrefour Group Announces Acquisition of 49 % Stake in Brazilian Fintech Ewally
- 7 OctoberShoprite Kenya Continues to Create Jobs with Opening of Its Fourth Store
- 4 OctoberArgility Targets Retail Business Solutions Development with New Appointment
- 3 OctoberJumia Builds Customer Trust by Launching Jumia Mall Service for 50+ Brands
- 2 OctoberResilient Performance as RFG Increases Turnover By 9.6%
- 1 OctoberSmall Uptick in South African Consumer Confidence
- 30 SeptemberCosta Coffee Selects Eseye to Help Transform the Global Retail Coffee Experience
- 27 SeptemberSoftPOS – A Solution that Turns Smartphones and Tablets into a Contactless Payment Terminal
- 26 SeptemberMassmart Interim Results for the 26 Weeks Ended 30 June 2019
- 25 SeptemberWoolworths Holdings Limited: Preliminary Audited Group Results for the 53 Weeks Ended 30 June 2019
- 24 SeptemberResilient Performance as Spur Corporation Earnings Up 10.2%
- 24 SeptemberGap Inc. to Retain Iconic Name
- 23 SeptemberSPAR Cameroon Grows the Brand with Three New Stores
- 20 SeptemberMassmart Partners with Walmart Team to Help Local Suppliers Export to Walmart Markets
- 19 SeptemberEdgars Launches First New Concept Store
- 18 SeptemberWoolworths Trials Innovative ‘Circular Economy’ Inspired Paper Shopping Bags
- 17 SeptemberShoprite Continues March into Kenya with Opening of Third Store
- 16 SeptemberNielsen Event Reveals Impact of Double Edged Demand in South Africa
- 13 SeptemberSuitePOS and PayPal Deliver In-Person Payments to Retailers on NetSuite and Salesforce
- 12 SeptemberCape Consumers and Iemas have launched Co-Switch to Local Consumers and Retailers
- 11 September100th Checkers Store Opens in Gauteng at Ferndale on Republic
- 10 SeptemberFintech Nomanini raises $4m in funding round led by Standard Bank
- 9 SeptemberHow Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology is Delivering a World of Opportunities to Merchants
- 6 SeptemberFirst new-look Checkers Opens in Mpumalanga at White River Crossing
- 5 SeptemberVirtual Card for Online Shopping Payments are on the Up, says Standard Bank
- 4 SeptemberSPAR Nigeria Wins Two Prestigious Awards
- 2 SeptemberAllied Wallet Africa Announces Integration with J2Store
- 28 AugustShoprite Outperforms Market in Second Half
- 27 AugustYamamay Launches First Retail Store in South Africa
- 27 AugustFranchising on the Road: How the Franchise Industry Plays a Role in Service Stations
- 26 AugustAllied Wallet Africa Integrates with 3dcart to Support Global E-Commerce
- 23 AugustShopify Introduces Chat Services for Online Merchants to Engage with their Customers
- 20 AugustAccenture Helps Radisson Hotel Group with Integrated Digital Platform
- 19 AugustAllied Wallet Africa Will Service X-Cart Users to Extend E-Commerce Reach
- 14 AugustUnionPay Cards Now Accepted at all Pick n Pay Stores Across South Africa
- 13 AugustACI Worldwide Readies European Payments Businesses for Strong Customer Authentication
- 12 AugustClothing Retailers Grapple with Customer Experience whilst Value is the Biggest Differentiator – SA-csi
- 8 AugustACI Worldwide’s Mobile Payments Technology Supports Pay-In-Aisle Launch of Co-op
2018
- 28 DecemberCarrefour Kenya Inks Deal with Online Platform Jumia to Boost Grocery, Beverages Sale
- 27 DecemberKenya’s Milk Production Rises 6.7% on Favourable Weather Conditions
- 24 DecemberGame Boosts Education in Accra
- 21 DecemberKenya Meat Commission Suspends Over 60 Staff on a Go-Slow Fiasco
- 20 DecemberAlmost 100 New Employees Welcomed at Shoprite Alberton North
- 20 DecemberUnilever Ghana Names Gladys Amoah as New Managing Director
- 19 DecemberCreating a Better Digital Checkout Experience
- 19 DecemberCargill Upbeats Investment, Farmer Support as it Marks 10 Years in Ghana
- 18 DecemberNestle Recognised as Top Employer in South Africa
- 18 DecemberFacebook Opens First Pop-Up Stores
- 17 DecemberRetailers Have No Choice but to Chase Customer Experience
- 15 DecemberShoprite Johannesburg CBD Creates More New Jobs
- 14 DecemberSouth African Ecommerce Hits its Stride
- 13 December94 Jobs Created with Shoprite Kwa Thema Junction Opening
- 12 DecemberEnergy Strategies should start with a Profit-centric Approach
- 11 DecemberJacques Vermeulen Appointed CEO of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
- 10 DecemberNew Vodacom World Brings Latest Technology Trends to Life
- 10 December60 Jobs Created With Opening of Shoprite Mams Mall Mamelodi
- 27 NovemberTravelstart Deepens Pay-in-Store Network With Pick n Pay
- 27 NovemberMost Influential Brands in SA
- 27 NovemberZara Arrives in 106 Markets Thanks to its New Global Online Store
- 12 NovemberStanchion Partners with Retailers to Make Payments Seamless
- 6 NovemberGenesys – Southern East Africa Steps Up Customer Experience Focus
- 5 NovemberSA Retailers likely to Start Tracking Consumers In-Store using Facial Recognition
- 1 NovemberDis-Chem Plans To Open More Than One New Store Every Month
- 1 NovemberPick n Pay, BP Team Up: Get Rewarded for Refueling
- 29 OctoberShoprite and Checkers Reward Customers Every Time They Re-Use Recycled Bags
- 29 OctoberCoca-Cola Beverages Africa Invests in State of the Art Manufacturing in Kenya
- 29 OctoberThe Modern Store Journey: Integrated, Informative and Engaging
- 22 OctoberCheckers Launches New Private Label Wellness Range
- 22 OctoberOlympic International Celebrates 25% Year on Year Growth
- 22 OctoberShopping Online Gets a Security Upgrade from Mastercard
- 16 OctoberNielse Launches Smartstore in South Africa
- 15 OctoberSoftware-Defined Networks will Enable the Store of the Future—and Keep Costs Low
- 15 OctoberVerifone Introduces EZ-Receipt, Enabling a Seamless Payment Experience at the Pump
- 5 OctoberConsumer Confidence Declines as South Africans Wait for Economic Turnaround
- 4 OctoberCCV and PAX Are Forming a Joint Venture Focusing on Payment Solutions in the Self-Service Market
- 3 OctoberSouth Africans Display an Insatiable Appetite for Convenience
- 2 OctoberNew Tech FoodShare Platform Debuts in South Africa to Combat Food Insecurity
- 27 SeptemberCotton On Group Partners With Adyen to Advance Global eCommerce Rollout
- 27 SeptemberAfrica’s Entertainment and Media Industry Enters Dynamic New Wave of Convergence – 3.0
- 27 SeptemberRetailers Say New Settlement Proposal Still Fails to Bring Billions in Credit Card Swipe Fees Under Control
- 18 SeptemberPayPal: South Africans Will Spend Over R45 Billion Online This Year, with Over 60% Making a Purchase From an Overseas Retailer
- 18 SeptemberGarmin Pay Contactless Payments are Now Available in SA
- 13 SeptemberFashion brand Donna sees online sales soar
- 13 SeptemberSouth African Basket Sizes Are Shrinking As Shopping Behaviour Shifts
- 11 SeptemberMassmart Reports Interim Results Amid Difficult Trading Conditions
- 11 SeptemberIngenico Group and Toshiba Put Shoppers’ Experience First for Retailers with Payment Acceptance Flexibility
- 5 SeptemberNew SPAR Store Opens in Zimbabwe’s Industrial Centre
- 5 SeptemberCheckers First SA Retailer to Launch Meal Kits
- 5 SeptemberChanging their Store Technology Helped Small SA Children’s Wear Store Chase Rapid National Growth
- 28 AugustHomechoice Delivers Strong Growth Amidst Difficult Retail Environment
- 28 AugustVend Reveals Top Performing Independent Retail Categories in SA
- 21 AugustOnline Sales of Technical Consumer Goods Rise as SA Consumers Seek Bargains
- 21 AugustGrowth in South African Retail Sales Slows in June 2018 but Remains Positive
- 17 AugustSamsung Pay – Early Access Available in South Africa
- 8 AugustTFG Appoints New Chief Finance Officer
- 8 AugustAfrica Open For e-business
- 3 AugustNielsen Shoppergraphics Report Shows South Africans Reducing Shopping Frequency
- 2 AugustPick n Pay’s Plans: 15,000 New Jobs and 100% Recyclable Shopping Bags
- 2 AugustContactless Payments to Account for 15% of Total POS Transactions by 2020
- 1 AugustPay@Pep Allows Customers to Pay for Flights in Pep Stores Nationwide
- 1 AugustStudy Reveals Size of SA Retail Market is 23 Million Square Metres
- 1 AugustTicketpro Kiosks to be Rolled out in Spar Stores Nationwide
- 1 AugustACI Equips Developers with Open API Technology to Drive Faster Global eCommerce Growth
- 26 JulyWirecard Expands Partnership With SAP to Launch Wirecard Extension for SAP Commerce
- 24 JulyWalmart Establishes Strategic Partnership with Microsoft to Further Accelerate Digital Innovation in Retail
- 20 JulyFairPlay Demands Enquiry into SA Sugar Tariff Debacle
- 20 JulyGerman Décor Brand Kare Opens South African Showroom
- 19 JulyGold Brands to Offload Black Steer Restaurant Franchise
- 18 JulyCNN Discovers How Pioneer Foods’ Plans For Growth
- 17 JulySouth African Consumer Spending Contributes to Healthy Rise in Retail Sales Growth
- 16 JulyWhy Customer Experience is Key for Loyalty Programs
- 13 JulyCash Automation Technology Helps Retailers Protect Cash and Staff
- 12 JulyWirecard and T-Systems Offer Innovative Concept for Connected Shopping
- 11 JulyTesco-Carrefour Alliance Promises to Cut Costs Through Joint Buying Power
- 10 JulyWhat the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement means for SA
- 9 JulyPick n Pay Pilots Eco-friendly Bags on International Plastic Bag Free Day
- 5 JulyTFG Announced Canal Walk Retailer of the Year
- 4 JulySA Signing AfCFTA a Significant Step Towards Intra-African Trade Growth
- 4 JulyHow In-Store Wi-Fi can Unlock the Power of Personalisation
- 4 JulyMeet the SACSC’s New President
- 3 JulyCrossfin in Partnership with Apis to Lead the Digital Transformation of SA’s Payment Industry
- 1 JulyPlans to Develop Security Standard for Payment Acceptance on Merchant COTS Devices
- 1 JulyMobecom Enters into New Spur Group Contracts
- 29 JuneSpur to buy 51% of Nikos Coal Grill Greek
- 28 JuneYuppiechef Extends Physical Offering with Second Store Opening
- 28 JuneFalke South Africa takes on Australian Market
- 28 JuneEdcon Announces Renewed Focus, New Brand Positioning and Thank U App
- 27 JuneMobile Point-of-Sale Devices to Account for Almost 1 in 4 POS Transactions by 2023
- 27 JuneMossel Bay Factory Goes Drought-Friendly by Extracting Water from Cow’s Milk
- 26 JuneNaspers’s Spree and Media24’s Superbalist to Merge into New Online Fashion Platform
- 26 JuneGlobal Industrial Distributor Launches E-commerce Website for Sub-Saharan Africa
- 20 JuneWoolworths Announces Zero Packaging Waste to Landfill Vision
- 20 JuneSPAR Continues European Expansion with Entry into Malta
- 20 JuneBurger King Opens 80th Location in SA
- 20 JuneDis-Chem Lifts Market Share Across all Categories
- 20 JuneMassmart Launches Urban Bookshelf in Alexandra
- 20 JuneShoprite’s Skills Development Programme is set to Empower 12 000+ Youths
- 20 JuneDigital River Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant
2017
- 22 DecemberDigital Signage Video Walls Enhance Adidas’ Brand Experience at New SA Flagship Store
- 22 DecemberHoliday e-Commerce Spending Sees Record Year
- 19 DecemberSouth African Consumers are Spending Cautiously Ahead of the Festive Season
- 15 December40 Percent of Shoppers Receive Personalized Service Online, Compared to 90 Percent In-Store
- 15 DecemberThe Rise of the Private-Label Retail Category in South Africa
- 11 DecemberLess than 30% of Africa’s E-Commerce Startups Profitable
- 7 DecemberSteinhoff and STAR Reshuffle Boards Among Accounting Investigation
- 6 DecemberModern Trade Formats are Upping their Game in Nigeria
- 6 DecemberMastercard Launches Kionect for Nairobi’s Smallest Shopkeepers
- 5 DecemberPayU Sees 8.5x Increase in Black Friday Traffic Volume from Last Year
- 5 DecemberUrban Airship Holiday Retail Study Finds Big M-Commerce Gains for Both Brick-and-Mortar and Online-Only Retailers
- 5 DecemberCustomer Engagement Maximised as Clicks Focuses on In-Store Digital Journey
- 29 NovemberTesco Quadruples Gift Range as More Customers Include Pets in Festive Fun
- 24 November2017 Retail Reputation Report Reveals Best and Worst Brands for In-Store Experience
- 22 NovemberBlack Friday and Cyber Monday Set to Boost SA’s e-Commerce
- 22 NovemberEllies CEO Resigns to Pursue New Interests
- 21 NovemberMr Price Group Announces Results for Year End 30 Sep 2017
- 20 NovemberNCR Partners with Samsung, Unveils All-in-One Commerce Station
- 17 NovemberLewis Shows Early Signs of Recovery in Tough Markets
- 17 NovemberSPAR Continues Global Expansion with Entry into Pakistan
- 13 NovemberHuawei and Partners Launch New Retail Solution at Eco-Connect
- 13 NovemberGoogle Shopping Showing Exponential Growth for Early Adopters
- 10 NovemberTFG Announces Acquisition of UK Fashion Brand Hobbs
- 6 NovemberDeloitte Releases Report on Using Advanced Analytics for CX in Retail
- 3 NovemberPayPal Launches Seller Protection in Some Sub-Saharan Africa countries
- 31 OctoberJumia Set to Make 2017 Black Friday the Biggest Nigeria Has Ever Seen
- 30 OctoberMassmart Supports Local Suppliers as Part of Supplier Development Programme
- 30 OctoberPick n Pay Unveils New Online Shopping Website
- 30 OctoberStrong Sales in Clicks as Profit Increases by 15%
- 25 OctoberInvestec Asset Management Invests in Retail Business in Largest Ever Private Equity Deal for Botswana
- 23 OctoberLewis Group acquires United Furniture Outlets for R320 million
- 23 OctoberSupermarket Surge on the Cards for Cote d’Ivoire
- 20 OctoberNigerians Seek a ‘Next-Level’ Shopping Experience
- 17 OctoberSmartphones are the New Hub From Which Consumers Run their Financial Lives
- 13 OctoberWhat Makes Franchises Recession Proof?
- 13 OctoberAmazon Introduces a New Way for Teens to Shop on Their Own
- 11 OctoberAugust Retail Sales See Uptick as Consumers Benefit From Moderating Inflation
- 11 OctoberWalmart Reinvents the Returns Process
- 10 OctoberDHL and MallforAfrica Team up to Further Cross-Border E-Commerce to the United States
- 9 OctoberCornubia Mall Opens for Business
- 6 OctoberLadysmith Spar uses Pricer Electronic Labels to Support Perpetual Stocktaking
- 5 OctoberSteinhoff Raises EUR1 Billion By Listing And Placing 23.19% Of Its Interests In STAR on the JSE
- 4 OctoberCanal Walk welcomes Ackermans re-located, new look store
- 2 OctoberShoprite Opens 14 New Stores in SA
- 29 SeptemberWalmart Strengthens Sustainable Chemistry Commitment
- 29 SeptemberMastercard And Swarovski Launch Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
- 27 SeptemberRetailers Should Strive for Truly Integrated Payments that Span All Channels
- 27 SeptemberIBM Services and Retail Analytics to Support Walgreens Field Service Nationwide
- 26 SeptemberRedesigning Checkout for the Next Generation of Retail
- 20 SeptemberCustomer-facing Technology Paves the Way for Digital Transformation of Retail
- 19 SeptemberHow Data Powers the Magic of Retail
- 19 SeptemberSA FinTech Firm Electrum Selected for Gartner Innovation Programme
- 18 SeptemberMarie Claire and Mastercard Present The Next Big Thing Concept Shop
- 14 SeptemberLOGiQ Asset Management and Purpose Investments Announce Retail Asset Management Transaction
- 13 SeptemberLife Retreat Launches The Health Hub
- 12 SeptemberUnilever Tops High-Profile Sustainability Ranking
- 8 SeptemberVisa, Mastercard Ramp Up Digital Offerings With Payment Markets Poised to Pass $5 Trillion by 2020
- 8 SeptemberStatistics South Africa Releases the Latest Consumer Inflation Data
- 7 SeptemberSluggish Economy Dampens Demand for Small Domestic Appliances in South Africa
- 7 SeptemberPick n Pay Coachmans Crossing gets Pricer Electronic Labels to Feed Just-in-Time Stocking
- 6 SeptemberLidl overtakes Waitrose to become 7th largest UK grocer
- 6 SeptemberShareholders & Regulators Green Light Amazon’s Whole Foods Takeover
- 6 SeptemberTelling the Story of Sustainability in Food Retail
- 5 SeptemberKalon Venture Partners and Smollan Group invest R14m in tech startup SnapnSave
- 5 SeptemberLow Inflation Boosts Take-Home Salaries and Pensions in July
- 5 SeptemberWalmart, Google Partner to Make Shopping Even Easier
- 5 SeptemberShoprite Defies Market Conditions
- 4 SeptemberSymphony GOLD Named a Representative Vendor for Retail Distributed Order Management Systems.
- 4 SeptemberDollar General Celebrates 14,000th Store Grand Opening
- 1 SeptemberSPAR South Africa Supports Multi-Million Rand Skills Development Project
- 31 AugustNCR to Commence First Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Deployment for ATMs
- 17 AugustWalgreens Launches Center for Health & Wellbeing Research
- 15 AugustBig Data in Retail Market 2017 – Identify Opportunities and Challenges
- 11 AugustHP Reveals New Point-of-Sale System
- 11 AugustInnervation acquires Loyalty Services Provider Edenred South Africa
- 10 AugustWincor Nixdorf Provides Services for Ameria’s Digital Shop Window Solution
- 10 AugustMillennials And Their Mobiles Now The UK’s Most Valuable Demographic Group Says Telstra
- 9 AugustNCR and Grubhub Streamline the Management of Delivery and Online Ordering
- 8 AugustMastercard Expands QR Payments Choice
- 7 AugustWalmart Expands the Number of Items Available for Store Pickup
- 4 AugustVantiv Announces eCommerce Payments and Security Extensions for Magento Platforms
- 1 AugustNCR and DoorDash Join Forces to Simplify the End-to-End Dining Experience
- 27 JulyMasterpass speeds checkout for Costco shoppers in Canada
- 26 JulyTotal and Worldline Partner with African Fintech InTouch to Support Deployment of Guichet Unique, an Innovative Digital Solution for Retail Networks
- 21 JulyPrime Members Enjoyed Biggest Global Shopping Event in Amazon History
- 20 July6th CEM Africa Summit To Take Place In Cape Town This August
- 17 JulyWalgreens Boots Alliance Enters into Agreement with Rite Aid to Buy 2,186 Rite Aid Stores and Related Assets
- 14 JulyJumia Nigeria Celebrates 5th Anniversary and Re-states Commitment to Nigerian Market
- 11 JulyTransferTo and MallforAfrica Team Up To Accelerate Digital Payments And Connect Africa To The e-Commerce World
- 10 JulyDigital Retail Wallet: 5 Reasons It Makes Sense
- 5 JulyNational Credit Regulator Refers Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd To The National Consumer Tribunal For Breach Of The National Credit Act
- 4 JulyICT Retail Spend In SA Is On The Increase, Despite A Struggling Economy
- 3 JulyCarrefour Banque Offers Instant Activation Of New C-zam Account With Gemalto Digital PIN
- 3 JulyMagento Commerce Announces Record Growth in Europe
- 30 JuneNanopay Introduces Self-Service MintChip Retail Payment Platform For Canadian Merchants
- 28 JuneWalgreens Showing Mobile Apps Aren’t Just for Millennials
- 27 JuneHow to Use Technology in the Retail Sector
- 26 JuneNigerian Tech Start-up And Mastercard Deliver Cashless Online Shopping Payment Solution
- 23 JuneFirst Data Launches New Merchant Solution to Prevent Fraud Across All Commerce Channels
- 21 JuneMobiKwik Monsoon Sale is Back!
2016
- 23 NovemberTiger Brands Announces Year End Financial Results
- 11 NovemberCompetition Commission and Competition Tribunal give green light to Netcare outsourcing agreement with Clicks
- 21 OctoberWoolworths Holdings Limited To Acquire Politix, A Leading Australian Menswear Business
- 15 AugustEcentric Brings It All Together At Point-of-sale
- 12 JulyMyGate Voted “Best Online Payment Gateway 2016 – Africa” by Technology Innovator Awards
- 3 MayGlobal Vision for Eastern Cape Retail Sector
- 3 MayMall of Africa Opens for Business
- 3 MayEmerge Queue installs two Qmatic systems at Mall of Africa – just in time for grand opening
- 19 AprilFour Trends Shaping the Fuel Retail Sector in SA
- 15 AprilDunkin Brands and GPI Announce Plans to Open Hundreds of Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins in SA
- 6 AprilSA online retail to pass 1% of total retail in 2016
- 10 FebruaryWincor Nixdorf equips IKEA with IT
2015
- 11 NovemberMasterCard and the ‘Customer of Tomorrow’
- 5 OctoberATMIA Africa Publishes New Industry Study on Retail Payment Trends in South Africa
2014
- 20 JulyVisa Working to Promote E-Payments in Africa
- 19 MayRetailers Payment Forum Offers Insight into the Future of Payments in SA