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online shopping
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Netflix Doccie ‘Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy’ Reveals The Maddening Environmental Cost Of Overproduction And Overconsumption [Trailer]
27 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Whistleblowing ex-employees of big brands like Adidas, Apple and Amazon tell all in this eye-opening documentary.
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Shippers And Forwarders Are Bracing For An ‘E-Commerce Tsunami’
12 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Despite ongoing concerns about import charges involving discount retail sites, the expected Black Friday peak signals “an unstoppable tsunami for freight forwarders”.
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Amazon South Africa Is Now Live
07 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
With little fanfare, Amazon South Africa has gone live.
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“Marketing Megalodons” – Why SA Consumers And Businesses Should Beware Of Temu’s Bargains
10 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Just know that every time you hit that ‘order’ button, a small clothing store shuts down somewhere, mother nature becomes more strained, and a labourer probably suffers silently in a sweatshop somewhere.
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Spar Is Planning To Take On Checkers Sixty60 With Electrified Delivery Vehicles
04 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Grocer Spar is taking the delivery fight to the Checkers with a fleet of 65 electrified vehicles under the Spar2U banner.
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‘Return Grifters’ Are Forcing Some Companies To Ban Shoppers
22 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
When you’re playing high-volume-returns roulette, you never know when a request will be the last straw.
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‘Unbelievable’ Temu Ads Are Flooding Our Social Media Feeds, But Is The Company Legitimate?
14 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
There are ethical issues that need to be raised over massive online sellers like Temu and Amazon, especially if you want independent, smaller businesses to survive.
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South Africans Are Getting Fed Up With Poor Online Shopping Services
31 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
While the allure and ease of online shopping may be great, it’s not worth the stress of receiving a damaged order, or worse, not receiving it at all.
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Strange Purchases From Amazon’s ‘Deep, Dark Rabbit Hole’
19 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
When close to 200 million people around the world visit your online store each month, you can get away with selling some nonsensical rubbish willy-nilly.
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Viral Products From TikTok That Are Actually Worth The Hype
02 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Unlike Instagram, which has recently become so cringingly obvious about trying to sell us stuff, TikTok still shows regular people getting really excited about their favourite things.
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Strong Warning Issued To Avoid Buying From SA Online Tech Retailer
01 Jun 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) has warned consumers to beware when transacting with the retailer.
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How South Africans Can Take Advantage Of Next Week’s US Memorial Day Deals
24 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tech goodies, gadgets, homeware, appliances, fashion – when US retailers do discounts, they do them properly.
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SA Shopper Blows Almost R700k On One Black Friday Purchase
07 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
This year’s Black Friday sales saw some really big spenders with a few South African shoppers dishing out hundreds of thousands of rands in a single transaction.
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The Easiest Way To Shop Overseas Black Friday Specials
16 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African retailers often don’t serve up the massive savings we see in the US or abroad.
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WhatsApp’s New Features Aim To Make Shopping Easier
24 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Facebook is introducing new features to WhatsApp, including improved ways to shop and communicate with businesses.
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#MakeMyMay – How To Win Your Share Of R80 000 Worth Of Prizes
12 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Put the credit card down, and step away from your wallet – with the added bonus of standing a chance to win prizes from some of South Africa’s favourite brands.
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What South Africans Buy Online, According To OneDayOnly
21 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
OneDayOnly does regular research on their shoppers and what they want, with tech purchases proving very popular.
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Revolutionary SA Payment Option Lands Another Big Fish
07 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ‘buy now, pay later’ payment option is proving popular around the world. It’s touched down in South Africa, and is snapping up big-name retailers.
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Not Pretty – What The Average SA Credit Card User Owes
30 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Debt is an ugly four-letter word, and something that many South Africans are familiar with according to our credit card stats
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What To Do If Your Online Order Arrives Late (Or Not At All)
17 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Once you’ve forked over your cash, the waiting game begins. If the retailer doesn’t deliver the goods, there are some laws you should read up on.
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Zero-Interest Shopping Loans Spell Trouble For Lay-Bys
16 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Shopping on lay-by has long been a popular payment method in South Africa, but a new system aims to disrupt the status quo.
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GIVEAWAY: Stand To #PayJustNothing When You Shop Using PayJustNow
01 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Every day, one lucky shopper using PayJustNow will receive the full value of their purchase back in cash, and the odds are in your favour.
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Review Of Quench, CartRun And Checkers Sixty60 Shopping Apps
27 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If you can’t be bothered to head to the shops to buy your groceries, there’s an app for that. Actually, there are a few.
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PUMA’s 50% Off Sale Is Happening Right Now
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A new wardrobe stocked with PUMA gear from their most iconic collaborations? At half price? Yes, please.
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Christmas Shopping Sorted In Two Simple, Budget-Friendly Steps
17 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Avoid the malls, put away the credit card, and get your prezzies sorted without all the hassle and stress that usually comes with this time of the year.
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The Internet Is Revolutionising How We Enjoy Good Wine
10 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Through online courses, at-home tastings, and online shopping, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that we enjoy wine.
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People Are Using Bots To Buy Things Before You Do, Then Selling Them To You For More
02 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve found that, despite your best efforts, some items sell out way faster than humanly possible, you might be battling a bot.
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Watch Out For Scams While Shopping Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals Online
27 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday taking place in the middle of a pandemic, online shopping is significantly more popular this year.
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Dream Team As SA’s Favourite Outdoor Brand Partners With Revolutionary Payment System
23 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We have some excellent news for the outdoor enthusiast who wants the right gear to pair with the perfect adventure.
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Tips For South Africans Looking To Shop US Black Friday Deals
16 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South African shoppers looking to score major deals on Black Friday might want to consider expanding their horizons.
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