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Online shopping in South Africa sees 29% increase during 2023 - World Wide Worx

By Staff Writer 13 May 2024

A study released last week by World Wide Worx reveals significant growth in South Africa's online retail sector, which surged to R71-billion in 2023. FULL STORY >

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Unlocking joy in every package - The unique benefits of choosing Shop Scanner

By Staff Writer 9 April 2024

South Africa is a vibrant nation brimming with life, culture, and a love for finding good deals. But with busy schedules and a dynamic retail landscape, navigating the best shopping options can be a challenge. FULL STORY >

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Latest Under Armour global concept opens at Eastgate Shopping Centre

By Press Release 15 August 2022

With their new captain firmly in place, Under Armour continues their expansion plans by opening its doors with the latest Under Armour global concept at Eastgate Shopping Centre on the 13 th of August FULL STORY >

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ASUS launches online store in South Africa

By Staff Writer 13 April 2022

After a successful trial month, ASUS has launched a local ecommerce offering in South Africa. FULL STORY >

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Creating an immersive digital shopping experience

By Staff Writer 23 February 2022

While there is still a significant disconnect in South Africa between digital-savvy shoppers and those who make purchases in-store, the pandemic and lockdown conditions have narrowed the gap. James MacDonald from SAS explains. FULL STORY >

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Johannesburg mall prepares for Solar Christmas with solar power

By Staff Writer 14 December 2021

The lights won’t be going out at one Johannesburg mall this festive season. That’s because Eastgate in the east rand of Johannesburg has installed a solar plant on its roof. FULL STORY >

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Tech Tips for a Happy Holiday Season

By Industry Contributor 8 December 2021

Dell Technologies' Chris Buchanan offers some tips on safely navigating shopping online, and keeping one's tech devices healthy, ahead of the holiday season. FULL STORY >

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Five ways to fight holiday shopping fraud in 2021

By Industry Contributor 7 December 2021

Supply chain issues aren’t the only things that can ruin your holidays this year. Tj Horan, vice president of product management at FICO, unpacks how to avoid being the victim of shopping fraud this holiday season. FULL STORY >

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Crunch time for retailers as holiday shopping days approach

By Industry Contributor 25 November 2021

South Africa is now fully immersed within this month’s (more specifically tomorrow’s) Black Friday Frenzy. While this is a fortunate time for consumers, this is a difficult time for retailers – especially when websites and... FULL STORY >

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Number of malicious shopping websites jumps 178% ahead of November e-Shopping Holidays

By Staff Writer 18 November 2021

Some sobering news ahead of the holiday season is that Check Point Research has revealed that that is has spotted 5300 different malicious websites per week, marking the highest since the beginning of 2021. FULL STORY >

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Stax opens new store in Woodlands Shopping Centre

By Press Release 21 June 2021

Stax in Woodlands Mall announces the opening of a brand-new store in the prestigious Woodlands Mall in the East of Pretoria. FULL STORY >

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Onedayonly reveals what SA shoppers are doing online

By Staff Writer 22 April 2021

32% of respondents claim to shop online at least once a week. FULL STORY >

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How to avoid being scammed this Black Friday

By Industry Contributor 6 November 2020

If you intend to take advantage of Black Friday dears this year, likely from home, and don't want to risk being scammed by fraudsters, then it is a good time to follow some online shopping safety guidelines. Paul Grapendaal from Nclose offers his top... FULL STORY >

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Rectron: How to leverage technology to make shopping a delight

By Industry Contributor 3 July 2020

Fatima Khota, Category Head POS, Rectron explains how the joy can be infused back into a shopping while consumers' concerns are to mitigate their risks of contracting the Coronavirus. FULL STORY >

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Nedbank offers a taste of its Avo, promising to revolutionise shopping

By Ryan Noik 19 May 2020

Today, Avo is not just a superfruit, it is also the name of Nedbank’s newly unveiled super app, with which Nedbank hopes to revolutionise shipping and selling in South Africa. FULL STORY >

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