What’s Happening in Retail 2023

Clothing retailer Pepkor explores takeover of SA rival Edgars

Pepkor Holdings, Africa’s largest clothing retailer, is exploring a potential takeover of South African rival Edgars.

08 December, 2023

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Amazon vs Takealot – South African seller fees and delivery options compared

If you thinking about listing on Amazon South Africa I would suggest you do it sooner rather than later.

As an early incentive for sellers to join the platform, Amazon will only charge R1 per month for Professionals until 31 December 2024.

November, 2023

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Woolies to buy Absolute Pets in deal with Sanlam, management

Absolute Pets a destination for many pet owners, is due to be bought by Woolworths.

31 October, 2023

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Amazon officially Launching in South Africa in 2024

Amazon is ready, It’s official and companies can start registering as of today 17th October in South Africa.

17 October, 2023

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Takealot forced to fight Amazon and Shein blindfolded and hands tied

They have a tough task on their hands.

30 September, 2023

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Massmart launches OneCart Price comparison tool

Massmart Onecart is aware of cash-strapped customers, making their shopping journey easier to compare prices across all stores.

19 September, 2023

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Checkers to Launch Amazon Prime-Style subscriptions in South Africa

Who else will be ready for Amazon’s arrival in SA?

6 September, 2023

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Checkers Sixty60 sales surge 81% in a year

I’ve often spoken about the importance of fast lead time… Checkers-Sixty60 shows just how important fast delivery is and how it can transform profits and steal market share.

5 September, 2023

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Here comes Amazon

Amazon is still coming to SA……
Don’t be left unprepared on things you still have time to change.

28 August, 2023

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South Africa takes a Shein to China

Interesting read on the pressures retailers are facing due to external competition.

22 August, 2023

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Takealot testing one-hour deliveries as Amazon launch nears

Some speedy delivery service in the pipelines.

17 August, 2023

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Takealot ordered to split retail,marketplace operations

The competition commission has concluded its report and decided on some big actions for various retailers. Takealot has been instructed to separate its 3rd Party Marketplace and own retail division.

31 July, 2023

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Takealot and Makros invisible Threat

The one with the longest lead time is secretly leading the pack.

29 July, 2023

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Shoprite books double-digit sales growth as it continues to take market share from rivals

Not surprised to see these results, with its constant innovation Shoprite remains a dominator in the supermarket space.

25 July, 2023

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How mighty Shein is hurting TFG,Mr Price, others

There are some key learnings in how Shein does things across Marketing and inclusivity in size.

 

18 July, 2023

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Are SA retailers ready to grab the country’s massive ecommerce opportunity?

Do you want to be part of this potential growth of SA ecommerce retail.

10 July, 2023

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Massmarts bolstered tech capability powers an improved experience for online shoppers

This article surprised me on Massmarts ‘Growth tools’ that have come from Walmart’s buy out.

3 July, 2023

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TikTok displaces instagram in South Africa

Interesting research, know your South African consumer.

May be worth adding TikTok into your marketing strategy if you haven’t already.
Order of popularity 1.Facebook | 2.TikTok | 3.Instagram

30 June, 2023

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PayU, Mastercard seek to speed up onlibe shopping in South Africa

Mastercard and Naspers-owned PayU have joined forces to launch Click to Pay as a way to speed up online payments in South Africa.

22 June, 2023

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Checkers testing subscription service – With unlimited free Sixty60 deliveries and bonus discounts

And the subscription delivery services start….

June, 2023

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Makro plans to offer guaranteed next-day delivery thanks to new Walmart software

Getting your delivery 🚚 right for your customers is a key element in all retailers’ strategies.

24 May, 2023

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Woolworths new electric delivery vans hit the road in green logistics push.

Look out for these impressive Vehicles on the road.
“Electric panel vans (EVs)”
– Charged for Change

10 May, 2023

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Massmart continues to drive e-commerce offering across Makro, Game and Builders

The most exciting part of this read for me is that Builders warehouse will finally have a new website in 2 months’ time. Rather late than never, if anyone has ever been on the existing one you will understand my sentiment.

3 May 2023

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Dis-Chem refines DeliverD 60-minute delivery service

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has added additional features to its DeliverD on-demand 60-minute delivery service.

18 April, 2023

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Edgars owner Retailability acquires kids clothing brand Keedo

Retailability acquires kids clothing brand Keedo from Cape Union Mart Group.
This acquisition aligns strongly with their strategy of supporting and building local brands.

13 April, 2023

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South Africa’s biggest retailer launches new stand-alone clothing brand

ShopRite is at it again launching a premium quality clothing brand called UNIQ. Introducing Supima cotton to the mass market.

April, 2023

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Checkers Sixty60 launches new delivery guarantee – a first for SA retail

A strong promise!

27 March, 2023

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Jumia partners with Leroy Merlin on Africa e-commerce

Jumia gains Leroy Merlin’s products to sell in West Africa.
“The Africa-focused e-commerce firm will sell the French company’s tools and do-it-your-self products in Ivory Coast and Senegal, focusing on high-growth rural areas and smaller cities.”

22 March, 2023

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MyBroadband tests Bidorbuys R30 standard shipping with impressive results

With the new name “Bob Group” have come some Impressive new delivery innovations. The R30 Delivery…..

March, 2023

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Foschini’s Bash wants to shake up online shopping in South Africa

TFGlabs Bash is no longer in Beta testing and is officially live and functioning at full volume.

25 February, 2023

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Launch date revealed for H&M South Africas online debut

H&M SA Online reveals it will launch on Superbalist as its online platform as of 22 February 2023.

16 February, 2023

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We tested Zulzi’s 15-minute grocery delivery promise

We forget how innovative and first-to-market some smaller guys really are, and how they were way ahead years ago already.

February, 2023

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Mr Price feels the heat from Pep Home and Jet

Competition is heating up in the high margin Homeware Retail sector. Expansion and Value seem to be key in the Homeware arena, as well as remaining relevant and expanding your area footprint.

31 January, 2023

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Amazon pushes back launch of South Africa marketplace

If you needed more time to get all your ducks in a row here you have it…. Amazon SA marketplace pauses till Q3/Q4.

27 January, 2023

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As PnP and Takealot inch ever closer, would a merger make sense?

Now, this would be some interesting Retail news should this be something in either of these retail giants’ Plans?
We will watch this space…..

25 January, 2023

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Pick n Pay launches in-store Takealot pick-up-counters

A clever strategy to gain added foot traffic through the door. Win-win collaboration.

10 January, 2023

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Takealot’s judgement day

Takealot may be the giant in the mix…. But they are not making the profit needed and have had a tough year.
Competition across retailers in SA is hot on its toes for market share and not to mention the real masters in eCommerce Amazon coming to our space soon.

6 January, 2023

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The evolution of Bidorbuy and uAfrica

Great overview on Bob Shop, the merge of the familiar bidorbuy and logistics specialists uAfrica which fall under Bob Group.

4 January, 2023

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