Sekete Patrick Maphopha, NetApp Africa CTO and Technology Evangelist, discusses how the retail chains are facing new significant challenges due to the digital transformation and the convergence of social network, mobile and cloud. FULL STORY >

Mastercard today unveiled the next generation biometric card, combining chip technology with fingerprints to conveniently and safely verify the cardholder’s identity for in-store purchases. FULL STORY >

Sony Mobile together with Vodacom World recently announced the re-opening of the new and improved store at Vodacom World Mall in Midrand, Johannesburg. FULL STORY >

Thinking out of the box through the trendy pop-up store can ultimately improve the overall shopping experience if data is captured correctly. FULL STORY >

Genesys Interactive Intelligence forum gives insight into how companies can improve the customer experience in today’s digital age. FULL STORY >

BT deploys Acuitas Digital Alliance’s IoT store platform for Thomas Pink pilot in New York bringing the benefits of the online world to physical stores. FULL STORY >

Pan-African telecommunication provider, iWayAfrica, has launched Jola, a much needed Pan-African Ku-Band managed retail satellite service into Sub-Saharan Africa. FULL STORY >

Black 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 >

The 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 >

Companies who fail to see privacy as a fundamental business priority risk crossing the ‘creepy line’. FULL STORY >

Victor 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 >

Digital is transforming traditional in-store customer experiences, according to Brett Parker, MD at SAP Africa. FULL STORY >

The 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 >

New premium destination offers customers a range of unique experiences. FULL STORY >

For the first time in South Africa, consumers can use their smartphones to pay in-store at iKhokha retailers. FULL STORY >