The pros and cons of Black Friday for small businesses
By Press Release 22 November 2016Black Friday is an American tradition that has quickly taken root in Africa. The large online e-commerce shops and the major retail chains in many parts of the continent will be splashing out with big promotions and marketing campaigns to... FULL STORY >
PS4 Pro update: Where you can pre-order it… at the moment
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 November 2016The PS4 Pro is on its way to South Africa, but an official launch date from PlayStation South Africa is still forthcoming. Nevertheless, several online retailers have it available for pre-order. These are the early listers. FULL STORY >
KPMG: Over half of consumers have decided against an online purchase due to privacy concerns
By Press Release 3 November 2016Companies who fail to see privacy as a fundamental business priority risk crossing the ‘creepy line’. FULL STORY >
Seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail
By Press Release 18 October 2016Victor de Kock, head of Strategic Merchants and Acceptance, Mastercard, South Africa sheds light on how seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail and how retailers... FULL STORY >
Yahoo says 2014 state-sponsored hack breached 500 million accounts
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 23 September 2016Possibly including names, email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth, Yahoo confirms it suffered a state-sponsored data breach in late 2014, affecting an estimated 500 million users. FULL STORY >
Your favourite shop is about to get a whole lot smarter
By Press Release 28 July 2016Digital is transforming traditional in-store customer experiences, according to Brett Parker, MD at SAP Africa. FULL STORY >
New look HP Store opens up at Eastgate Shopping Centre
By Press Release 8 July 2016The new look HP Store opened at Eastgate Shopping centre on 1 July 2016, proudly boasts a wide range of computing products for South Africans, including many exclusive notebooks and all-in-one computers. FULL STORY >
Samsung launches flagship store at the Mall of Africa
By Press Release 1 June 2016New premium destination offers customers a range of unique experiences. FULL STORY >
iKhokha retailers now accept MasterPass at checkout
By Staff Writer 3 March 2016For the first time in South Africa, consumers can use their smartphones to pay in-store at iKhokha retailers. FULL STORY >
Shoppers will reject retailers who don´t offer a true omni-channel retail experience
By Staff Writer 1 February 2016The retail industry is experiencing a shift – the customers are switching between online and physical store contacts as they see fit on their journey towards a purchase. With an increasing number of customer... FULL STORY >
Mobile Games worth your time – Dust: An Elysian Tail
By Ryan Noik 12 October 2015Here’s another gem to cast your eye on - Dust: An Elysian Tail has just made the jump from console to mobile. FULL STORY >
Samsung and Oculus Gear VR collaboration yields first retail version
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 September 2015After announcing their collaborative efforts last year, the Samsung and Oculus Gear VR gets a $99 price tag and dated for release this November in the States. FULL STORY >
Q&A, Mark Bradshaw, SNAPnSAVE
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 July 2015Having recently made a debut in the local retail and app space, we chat to SNAPnSAVE CEO Mark Bradshaw about its development and the disruptive effect of digital coupons. FULL STORY >
Locally developed shopping app SNAPnSAVE launched in SA
By Staff Writer 17 July 2015Free, mobile and locally created, SNAPnSAVE is an app designed to help South African shoppers save money on everyday grocery items. FULL STORY >
Orange Horizons officially opens first South African retail store in Cape Town
By Staff Writer 25 June 2015After the success of its online store locally, Orange Horizons will officially open the doors to its first physical retail store in Claremont, Cape Town, this morning. FULL STORY >
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