Laura Hartnady, VP Marketplace at Massmart. Makro has entered the refurbished technology market with the launch of Makro Restored, an online store offering pre-owned smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, desktops, audio equipment and gaming consoles. According to a statement, the new unit aims to make trusted, big-brand tech more accessible to South African consumers, through affordability,…
Makro has launched a refurbished technology offering, branded Makro Restored, as retailers respond to rising consumer demand for cheaper alternatives to new devices. The range includes refurbished and pre-owned smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, smartwatches, audio products and gaming consoles from major technology brands. Devices are sourced from third-party resellers approved by Makro and are sold…
For years, new equipment was seen as the safe choice, while refurbished equipment was treated as a compromise. That assumption was always fragile. The last few years have shown that when supply chains come under pressure, refurbished technology often outperforms new hardware. In a market defined by chip shortages, long lead times and volatile pricing,…
