Changes in consumer expectations, the economy and technology had a big and positive impact on Black Friday in 2024.
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South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture, writes GfK’s Zak Haeri.
Complicated returns policies are keeping some consumers away from embracing online shopping in South Africa.
Walmart-owned South African retail group Massmart has appointed a new head of e-commerce.
Massmart has introduced parent Walmart’s global integrated fulfilment software to all Makro stores, with plans to expand to Game and Builders soon.
Massmart has launched a solar funding solution to help customers reduce their reliance on Eskom as load shedding in South Africa continues unabated.
The strategy is to build Massmart into a force able to see off its brick and mortar rivals and then win a looming battle against Amazon.
Massmart has ambitious plans to become a leading player in e-commerce in South Africa. The company’s Sylvester John unpacks it all in this episode of TC|Daily.
Walmart looks set to buy out minority shareholders in Makro parent, JSE-listed Massmart, as the US retail giant doubles down on its South African operations.
Massmart reported a 50% year-on-year jump in e-commerce sales for the period to 26 June, even as its income statement was once again stained in red ink.