The new storefront is a conversation

The new storefront is a conversation

Conversational commerce has never stood still. Instead, it has consistently evolved in step with changing consumer expectations and behaviour. In the early 2000s, SMS formed the backbone of mobile customer engagement, enabling everything from balance checks to delivery notifications. However, as smartphones took over, retailers promptly shifted their focus to apps, mobile-optimised websites and push…

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Social media becomes new storefront

Social media becomes new storefront

Most connected African consumers browse for products online through search engines, retailer websites, or social media platforms. Social media now rivals traditional word-of-mouth as top purchase driver, and is shaping African consumers’ buying decisions. This is according to the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG’s) “119 million reasons for optimism: How young consumers are reshaping Africa’s retail…

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