Browsing: Retail and e-commerce

Peach Payments tracked a Black Friday-linked transaction worth R1.09-million as consumers opened their wallets and spent big.

Cheaper smartphones and data are needed to unlock e-commerce’s potential to spur economic growth, says Frederik Zietsman.

Eight out of 10 prepaid handsets in South Africa are sold through Pepkor – and that number is rising.

Higher festive season sales off a low cost base are expected to catapult the group into full-year profitability.

Expert guidance across 80+ stores ensures every shopper finds the perfect device for their lifestyle.

Takealot’s surging growth underlines South Africa’s fast-rising e-commerce sector as it approaches 10% of total retail sales.

Dis-Chem has turned to data science and AI as it vies for greater market share in an increasingly competitive market.

Younger shoppers’ preference for pay-later credit is set to drive stronger online sales this Black Friday.

Developed by OTB Group, the system matches job applicants to vacancies in stores closest to their homes.

The Foschini Group on Friday said online sales neared 15% of total retail sales in the half-year ended 30 September 2025.