Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is set to open its first self-branded store in South Africa at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg’s western suburbs in the coming weeks. This marks a significant development in the local retail landscape, potentially setting the stage for a clash with other global e-commerce giants, such as Amazon, which recently established…
Hisense South Africa will open its first-ever premium brand store this November at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town. The launch coincides with Black Friday and will offer shoppers exclusive in-store promotions, product demonstrations, and a first look at Hisense’s latest premium range of locally made technology, including Africa’s largest television, the…
Realm Digital helped MyMobile strengthen its e-commerce presence by building a modern Shopify store and integrating with the FNB eBucks platform, connecting the brand to new customers and channels. The client MyMobile has spent over a decade bridging the technology access gap in South Africa. Their offering spans flagship smartphones, pre-owned devices, and unique imports…
VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Google has been trying to play catch-up to OpenAI in generative artificial intelligence. It appears to finally be gaining ground with users. The company’s Gemini app took the top spot among free apps on Apple’s App Store this week, leapfrogging ChatGPT, which kickstarted the generative AI…
The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands. As LG’s Online Brand Shop marks its first anniversary, it has quickly established itself as a significant player in this shift, reflecting a growing consumer preference for direct-to-consumer tech purchases. This trend…
Sonke has collaborated with Unilever, the UK government and EY to drive the circular economy through its automated refill store, SKUBU. Sonke, a South African tech start-up, in collaboration with impact accelerator TRANSFORM, led by Unilever, the UK government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and EY, has launched its first automated refill store, SKUBU. The…
