TFG and JD Sports launch first store in South Africa, signalling major retail expansion
By Larry Claasen
TFG (The Foschini Group) has opened the doors to southern Africa’s first JD Sports store at Canal Walk Mall, Cape Town, marking...
SU and Shoprite partnership empowers first cohort of data science graduates
Students were granted access to a dataset of 14 million sale transactions, and they were continuously mentored by engineers from the Shoprite Group.
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Opinion piece: E-commerce is a necessary evolution for business growth in South Africa
By Mandisa Guliwe, E-commerce Manager for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric
South Africa’s e-commerce sector is set to grow to R225 billion by 2025, which signifies...
90% off is 100% fake: Pay attention to scams when shopping online
Con artists and scammers are becoming increasingly clever at manipulating bank details and private information out of consumers – so know the risks, and...
OneDayOnly is proving itself to be a launchpad for upcoming businesses
By Larry Claasen
ONEDAYONLY.CO.ZA has come a long way since its founders, Christian Oberhofer and Maurits Vermeulen, formed the business in a garage 14 years...
Designing and running an ecommerce business for growth in the township economies
Understanding where and how those opportunities exist and what’s needed to meet that need and more
Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence earlier this...
Black Friday shopping season 2024 is projected to give the South African economy an R88...
South Africa’s wholesale, retail and fuel sectors are forecasted to generate more than R88 billion in additional economic value for the economy as a...
Building customer loyalty in the e-commerce age
The online marketplace has changed dramatically since Covid, and big international players entering the market and technological advancements like AI are further changing the...
Navigating disruption: How retailers can prepare for the R100-billion ecommerce market
SOUTH African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and ecommerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just...
New E-Commerce measures will level the playing field for entrepreneurs
IN a significant move to support local e-commerce entrepreneurs, the Trade, Industry, and Competition Ministry has announced new measures aimed at levelling the playing...
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Ecommerce news on Cape Business News (CBN) delves into South Africa’s fast-growing online retail landscape, covering trends in digital marketplaces, consumer behavior, and logistics. CBN offers updates on ecommerce technology, payment gateways, and strategies for expanding online reach. This news is vital for businesses looking to scale online operations, adapt to shifting consumer preferences, and leverage tools for digital sales optimization. CBN’s ecommerce coverage keeps professionals informed on industry developments that shape South Africa’s digital economy.
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