It’s the first reporting period from Shoprite to include Sixty60’s new Amazon Prime-style subscription service.
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Pick n Pay is not taking the threat posed by Shoprite’s popular on-demand shopping app, Sixty60, lying down.
Shoprite is investing in training, workplace culture and novel technologies to attract and keep tech talent.
Checkers has launched a new subscription model for online shopping not dissimilar to Amazon Prime in the US.
Mr D is turning into a full-service on-demand marketplace where users can shop for pet care, liquor, groceries and gifts.
Shoprite Group launched its first cashless store in Durbanville, Cape Town late last month, in what may be the start of a trend.
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.
Rand Merchant Bank expects e-commerce adoption in South Africa to achieve “developed market penetration levels” by then.
Spar Group on-demand shopping platform, Spar2U, is nearing “critical mass” after expanding to 87 stores, it said.