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South Africans are warming to idea of shopping online, with retailers’ sales showing big growth over the festive season.

Leroy Merlin, working with AfriGIS, is launching a marketplace that combines product sales with on-demand services.

Amazon has opened a walk-in centre in South Africa that it says will help its independent sellers attract more customers.

Naspers subsidiary Prosus is acquiring online travel agency Despegar.com for the equivalent of R32-billion.

Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas.

In the aftermath of Black Friday, it’s clear there have been big changes in consumer spending patterns.

Naspers said Takealot Group is feeling pressure from new competitors in the local market, including Amazon and Temu.

Changes in consumer expectations, the economy and technology had a big and positive impact on Black Friday in 2024.

The commission has listed 40 suppliers whose businesses it claims are untraceable and potentially fraudulent.

Durban has a sprawling new Takealot distribution centre located in the Brickworks Industrial Park.