Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas.
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Bob Group MD Andy Higgins said criticism of Amazon’s May launch in South Africa is largely based on inflated expectations.
Takealot has taken aim at Amazon by launching an Amazon Prime-style subscription model for its customers.
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.
Amazon has for the first time confirmed officially its plans to enter the local online shopping market.