Articles about online shopping

Black Friday traffic sees FNB app glitch

The app outage on Black Friday disrupts the bank’s clients on one of the busiest shopping days of the year in South Africa.

Hackers want your money this Black Friday

Black Friday's shopping frenzy is a prime time for cyber criminals, as hackers target overwhelmed retailers and distracted consumers.

OneDayOnly ditches ‘chaotic’ AI price comparison

AI “just missed so much” when it came to price comparisons, leading to “broken comparisons”, says the online retailer.

The new rules of holiday retail, rewritten by Black Friday

The omnichannel is now non-negotiable as consumers want consistency across all the shopping platforms they choose, whether physical or digital.

Rise of ‘super-duper’ shoppers reshapes SA e-commerce

These high-income, tech-savvy individuals are early adopters of the latest online shopping tools, setting trends that influence buying habits.

Bash boosts TFG’s online sales growth

TFG’s online sales surged by 45.5% compared to the same period last year, now accounting for 14.5% of total retail sales.

ITWeb TV: Mall of Africa harnesses tech amid Shein, Temu disruption

Waterfall City is adopting smart retail tech and flexible leasing to counter rising competition from global e-commerce platforms.

Mr Price earns R1.3bn from telecoms sales

The retailer’s telecoms segment reported another year of gains, as the retail sales of Mr Price Cellular and Powercell increased by 13.2%.

Amazon.co.za sees online shopping growth

The e-commerce giant sees thousands of new customers shop on the store every week, as it onboards a multitude of independent sellers.

‘Modest’ Black Friday 2024 online shopping surpasses 2023

Local e-commerce sales showed modest year-on-year growth this Black Friday Weekend, according to the banking industry.

Local online shopping eases grocery sector pressure

The online grocery retail sector, which has grown by 54% annually since 2019, is expected to accelerate, says McKinsey Africa.

Nihka Technology Group calls for enhanced cyber security measures as Black Friday approaches

It’s critical to raise awareness and provide education on safe online shopping practices, says Nihka Technology Group.