Browsing: Retail and e-commerce

The Sixty60 app is getting a major overhaul, with same-day delivery of larger items from Checkers Hyper stores.

African retailers are increasingly leaning into artificial intelligence for competitive advantage.

Nasdaq-listed e-retailer Jumia Technologies plans to focus on Nigeria as part of a bid to turn profitable.

Takealot has taken aim at Amazon by launching an Amazon Prime-style subscription model for its customers.

Amazon has identified same-day delivery as a key strategic play in its battle to grow market share in South Africa.

South African business leaders believe e-commerce is growing so quickly their organisations are struggling to adapt.

South Africa’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly, reaching a record R71-billion in sales value in 2023.

The highly anticipated Amazon.co.za website went live on Tuesday without any of the retail giant’s own products and services.

It’s clear from Amazon’s launch on Tuesday that it’s going toe to toe with Takealot. But which platform is cheaper?

US e-commerce giant Amazon has quietly launched its South African online storefront. This is what we know so far.