South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture, writes GfK’s Zak Haeri.
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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.
Makro has launched its first “native” app, allowing consumers to shop using an app rather than the company’s website.