Browsing: Retail and e-commerce

Crime is dampening the growth of e-commerce in South Africa, leading industry players have warned.

Promoted | Akinon recently led a series of round-table discussions to talk about the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Checkers has launched a new subscription model for online shopping not dissimilar to Amazon Prime in the US.

A revamped OneCart promises to provide price comparisons between stores – including non-Massmart-owned stores.

Mr D is turning into a full-service on-demand marketplace where users can shop for pet care, liquor, groceries and gifts.

Checkers will this month launch an Amazon Prime-style subscription service that includes “free” Sixty60 order deliveries.

Checkers Sixty60 grew sales by 81% year on year in the 52 weeks ended 2 July, and now plans a R99/month subscription service.

Promoted | In e-commerce, only a select few manage to thrive. Brand Hubb is as a shining example of such success.

Woolworths reported a nearly 15% rise in annual profit aided by promotional sales, online growth and lower debt.

Uber Eats has encouraged drivers not to take unnecessary risks, but to report problems immediately if they feel threatened.