What's Happening in Retail 2022 - FUSION22

South African Retail & E-commerce News

2022

At Fusion22 we aim to always be on top of the latest changes and updates in retail and E-commerce across industries. We aim to encourage all members of Fusion22 to stay ahead with us by providing links to articles that we feel are interesting news in the Retail and E-commerce space.

December 2022

Woolworths launches clcik-and-collect for online shopping – how it works

Woolworths partners with Pargo to bring you their ‘Click & Collect’

Woolworths launches clcik-and-collect for online shopping - how it works

21 December, 2022

How retail performed in 2022

The importance of making the right acquisitions. TFG adds Street Fever to its portfolio.

How retail performed in 2022

21 December, 2022

Woolworths finally sells David Jones

We all make mistakes and this one specifically cost Woolworths a lot.

Woolworths finally sells David Jones

19 December, 2022

Shoprite gets approval to buy stores from Makro and Game owner

Shoprite officially gets the go-ahead to buy stores from the Massmart group following a “rigorous” 19-month-long assessment of the transaction by the competition authorities.

Shoprite gets approval to buy stores from Makro and Game owner

12 December, 2022

Shoprite takes aim at Pick n Pay Clothing

With everything from their Supermarket, Medirite Plus pharmacy, Little Me Baby Shop, Petshop Science, and Shoprite stand-alone outdoor store it was only a matter of time before they tackled the fashion and clothing sector.

Shoprite takes aim at Pick n Pay Clothing

5 December, 2022

Smart locker growth to mirror e-commerce boom in South Africa

Smart lockers are definitely a key part of the logistics evolution of 🚚 deliveries.

Smart locker growth to mirror e-commerce boom in South Africa

5 December, 2022

October & November 2022

Shoprite unveils new electric truck – that also glows in the dark

Now, this is the next level in truck delivery👏

Shoprite unveils new electric truck - that also glows in the dark

28 November, 2022

Clicks acquires the rest of Sorbet in R105m deal

Sorbet is to officially become a full part of the Clicks family and no longer just a brand purchased in-house.

Clicks acquires the rest of Sorbet in R105m deal

24 November, 2022

Incredible Connection plan to take on Amazon

Will their promise of customer after-sales services and payment options trump Amazon?

Incredible Connection plan to take on Amazon

18 November, 2022

Spar 2U expands to 87 stores as it nears ‘critical mass’

Spar2U online delivery platform gaining nice traction.

Spar 2U expands to 87 stores as it nears 'critical mass'

16 November, 2022

Checkers is rolling out new trolley baskets – made from recycled milk bottles

Any milk bottles lying around anyone🤩

Checkers is rolling out new trolley baskets - made from recycled milk bottles

14 November, 2022

Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in retail…and shoprite is leading the race

Shoprite definitely is leading the retail space in SA in its digital projects. Spending North of R1 billion a year gives a small insight into how important this is to their overall strategy.

Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in retail...and shoprite is leading the race

13 November, 2022

Pick n Pay opens 200 new Boxer stores across its three formats over the next three years. The focus is on targeting less affluent customers.

10 November, 2022

Pick n Pay launches an online-specific website for Homeware, Appliances, Tech, and Baby.

8 November, 2022

Raru seems to have reached the end of the road.

4 November, 2022

Very powerful strategic focus in a great direction. Townships are still a very untapped area, with a huge amount of money to be spent.

3 November, 2022

Anyone need to buy some groceries with your crypto stash?

1 November, 2022

Some insight on Black Friday Deals coming your way. If you’re still planning your final details here’s some news from the big players.

24 October, 2022

“EVERYSHOP” Most would have seen some type of advertising if you are a marketplace targeted shopper.
Seems some strategies need to be rethought out or a change of focus to move them to the next level.

24 October, 2022

Online returns are a reality for any business with online shopping, no matter where in the world you shop. Let’s help customers reduce returns and help your logistic expenses in the long run!

14 October, 2022

Using AI and not reinventing the wheel great way to continue putting the customer first and creating a world-class service.

October, 2022

A good read on Pick ‘n Pays strategies across their different store layouts.

12 October, 2022

Good news for Woolworth’s fans, you can now purchase all your favourites adding fashion, beauty, and home to the Dash platform.

October, 2022

Pick ‘n Pay partners with Takealot Mr D to really push their grocery deliveries.

4 October, 2022

August & September 2022

TFG The Foschini Group tackles Load shedding head-on.

29 September, 2022

If you have a 45minute journey coming up really worth listening to this interview podcast with T. Sylvester John and TechCentral. Great insight and future plans into Massmarts eCommerce journey.

28 September, 2022

My Top 10 eCommerce Tips

Tips for the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and year-end festive season ahead.

28 September, 2022

Are we ready for another convenience store? Will this brand gain the South African consumer’s love and trust? We will wait and see.

27 September, 2022

For anyone who needed to understand the reasons Walmart would want to buy out Massmart completely even after there continued decline in earnings?

25 September, 2022

They have all been busy this year with there own unique changes.

25 September, 2022

Bidorbuy and uAfrica merge to create Bob Group. The focus will allow merchants access to a complete set of e-commerce services, including payments, logistics and a marketplace. Their aim will be to have a decentralised approach, allowing it to price services “much more competitively”.

14 September, 2022

Great read on Shoprites expansion plans, from new stores to, the advancement of their Massmart acquired stores and even a campus. Continued growth is expected for the group.

6 September, 2022

With so many great new initiatives on the local production side & creating jobs in SA, this one for sure is not the same happy news.

12 September, 2022

Checkers plans to open its first “dark store” later this year to support growing demand for its Sixty60 on-demand grocery app.

8 September, 2022

The Trademark war ends between PRIMARK and Truworths SA. Truworths will rename its 11 PRIMARK stores to its SYNC brand.

5 September, 2022

With the Tapestry deal confirmed, TFG follows its successful local apparel model through to its home division. Another green light for local production.👏

5 September, 2022

Already sitting at 40% local production, this is great news for greater job creation in SA. Consumers continue to support local 👏

1 September, 2022

New CEO and possible full buyout by Walmart to have a greater focus on an eCommerce future. Interested to see the changes in the future.

29 August, 2022

Hello Baby…. Mr Price Group grows their babies and kids with their new stand-alone stores.

28 August, 2022

Do not underestimate the power of having the correct shipping options and prices for your customers. They know their options, and limits and especially know your competition.

22 August, 2022

Interesting take from Takealot CEO, not quite sure if we would take it as a compliment based on Amazon being world leaders themselves and having a presence in SA for some time already.

19 August, 2022

City Logistics one of the largest turnkey logistics providers for the fashion, retail and ecommerce sectors, continues to gain dominance in the logistics space.

17 August, 2022

Get used to seeing this sign QUALISAVE when seeing some of your previous general Pick n Pay stores. Needing a cheaper alternative? This may become your preferred Pick n Pay destination.

15 August, 2022

An interesting read on Takealot and the competition around them. Many challenges face the company both internal and external.

10 August, 2022

June & July 2022

For all those pet lovers, Shoprite has now moved its pet business online.

27 July, 2022

Expansion of the TFG Omni channel division , fashion and lifestyle marketplace now in testing.

27 July, 2022

Massmart’s stand-alone App is launched focusing on its strategy to become a leading Omnichannel.

20 July, 2022

These are articles which bring a smile following retail in South Africa. The more we can celebrate local the better.

16 July, 2022

Customer convenience seems to be on all retailer agendas.

21 June, 2022

Things are going to shake up in this retail marketplace space very soon. 2023 is going to bring some interesting competition.

20 June, 2022

Sometimes we all need to pick up a bargain in retail!

14 June, 2022

Greater expansion for TFGs platform along with a new space for third-party vendors to share in their traffic source.

11 June, 2022

Pick n Pay ASAP!, Checkers Sixty60, Woolies Dash and now SPAR2U enters the ring finally, I guess they say rather late than never.

8 June, 2022