Takealot has launched the 4th edition of its annual Heritage Design Challenge. Online retailer Takealot has launched the fourth edition of its annual Heritage Design Challenge, inviting South Africans to submit original designs that reflect the country’s cultural diversity. The competition runs from 1 September to 24 September, with the winning design set to appear…
Takealot Group CEO Frederik Zietsman Takealot Group is ramping up on-demand delivery by repurposing its Mr D takeaway food platform to handle pet supplies, toys and other frequently purchased items in a bid to fend off growing competition. Mr D, which before the Covid-19 pandemic focused on doorstep food delivery, has been repositioning itself as…
Gadjet Dov Halpern E-commerce websites like Takealot and Amazon have become crucial for third-party sellers, but figuring out how to maximise sales on these platforms can be tricky. That’s where a new service provider, Gadjet – which helps online sellers manage their opportunity better – has stepped in. According to Gadjet founder Dov Halpern, the…
Esa Alexander/Reuters The department of communications & digital technologies is in talks with South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot Group, which is mulling the option of hiring thousands of retrenched Post Office employees as it widens its e-commerce ambitions. The announcement was made by Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, director-general in the department of communications & digital technologies, in…
