Massmart has introduced parent Walmart’s global integrated fulfilment software to all Makro stores, with plans to expand to Game and Builders soon.
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Massmart has appointed Thembani Biyam as vice president of group e-commerce for business-to-consumer platforms.
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 begun staff consultations about closing its Game stores in East and West Africa, after efforts to find buyers failed.
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.
Massmart’s troubled general merchandise retail chain Game has relaunched its website, with a focus on e-commerce, as part of a turnaround strategy.
Massmart has reported full-year results stained in red ink thanks in part to the impairment an SAP ERP system at troubled retailer Game.