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In ensuring that markets remain open for all, the Competition Commission’s work cultivates the right conditions for new and growing businesses, including black-owned businesses,…
No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space
The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu
Naspers sees continuation of its Media24 business despite print publication cuts
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What Amazon’s entry means for South Africa
The e-commerce giant will shake up the online retail sector – but it might take some time
Online shopping is booming in South Africa
Consumers are increasingly turning to online supermarkets to buy essential goods
Will Shein’s shine eclipse SA industry?
Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers
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Interview: Takealot Group CEO on the Amazon invasion
The chief executive of South Africa’s leading e-commerce company has called for an even playing field
Naspers and Prosus chief executive Bob van Dijk steps down
Ervin Tu, the group chief investment officer at Naspers, has been appointed interim chief executive of both companies
Google, Takealot, Uber Eats must change their ‘uncompetitive practices’
Competition Commission instructs local and global online businesses to change their marketing tactics to level the playing field for small and black-owned companies
Addressing the skills shortage in SA will reduce youth unemployment
There is a great demand for digital skilled employees across the board
E-commerce: the great equaliser
Takealot is committed to building an e-commerce ecosystem in South Africa for the benefit of all who live in it
Amazon to eat Woolworths, Shoprite and Takealot lunch?
The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in…
Q&A: Takealot boss welcomes the arrival of Amazon
Mamongae Mahlare, group chief executive of Takealot, says the company is not intimidating sellers, which have increased from 120 in 2016 to more than 8 000
Online retail sales boost warehouse sector
The increase in e-commerce is driving the demand in storage and distribution space, it will also hurt bricks and mortar retail in the long run