Finally South Africa Gets An Online Dog Food Delivery Service
There’s nothing I hate more than people saying “Oh my God, that was MY idea!” But damnit I’ve been going on about the need for an online pet food delivery service for a LONG time!
Breaking News: S.A.’s Biggest Online Retailers Are Merging
Today sees the merger of two of South Africa’s biggest online retailers – hopefully this will really bring online shopping to a whole new level.
Have You Noticed This ‘Buy Now’ Button On Twitter?
A sneaky little “Buy Now” button has appeared on several Tweets of late and they seem to be a sneak peek of what the future of twitter shopping holds. Think it will work outside the USA?
The Founders Of Takealot Just Launched This Online Store
A new local online shopping site called Raru has been launched by Neil Smith, Waine Smith and Jose Pereira – the original founders behind Takealot, one of SA’s biggest online shopping sites.
Man Spends $100 On Penis Enlarger – Gets This
There are tons of scams online and some of them are quite convincing. Obviously, this guy was convinced by this one and the results are amusing to say the least. This is not just a stupid scam though, it is quite a clever mockery…
Interview With Kim Reid – The Man Behind Takealot’s Recent Billion Rand Investment
It takes millions to make millions if Takealot’s recent massive investment is anything to go by. Is online shopping the future of retail?
Does Anyone Pay Full Price For Anything Anymore? [VIDEO]
Remember when people were willing to pay full price for stuff? Remembering when paying full price for an HD television, set of golf clubs, or pair of shades was completely normal? That was before the internet. Ah yes, a joke. But there’s truth in jest. Access to the internet has led to an explosion […]
Tidy&Co. Is Where You’ll Be Buying Your Mother’s Day Gift If You Actually Love Her
Tidy & Co. is a new online gift emporium, and as their name implies, these people are is here to help you find the perfect gift. You know what’s coming up? Mother’s Day. That’s right. It’s the one day of the year to commemorate the woman who brought you into this world. You need to treat that situation with the respect it deserves. Stop panicking. Your solution is standing by.
SA Consumers Demand Retailers Raise Their Game
SA consumers are generally more tech savvy than their retail counterparts. A recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) indicates SA consumers want retailers to up their game; provide convenient store locations, websites that enable them to easily find and purchase products online and provide easy-to-use mobile platforms.
Radvertising: Gumtree Wins With Awesome (And Hilarious) Genius Valentine’s Deals
Valentine’s Day is bearing down upon us, and some may be starting to panic for the lack of decent gift for your partner. Stop that. Stop that RIGHT this instant. You have absolutely no right to stress. Just look at this beautiful array of ideas we found on Gumtree!
Attention Romantic Gentlemen: Win A R10,000 Engagement Ring Setting, Here [COMPETITION]
Diamonds shine, but I think we can all agree that nothing in the world can show off its full splendour without being set in the correct lighting. In the same vein, a diamond is pretty on its own, sure, but the setting of the diamond on the band is what allows it to channel and […]
Tech Report: Here’s The Full Breakdown Of How Y’all Are Shopping Online [VIDEO]
The trend of online shopping has increased in recent years, with more and more online shops appearing. Consumers can purchase groceries, furniture, clothing and electronics online, to name but a few. But what are consumers spending their money on? And which sites do they frequent? Seth investigates the craze that is online shopping. Catch Tech […]
Men: Why Does No One Give You A Cuban Cigar When You Buy A Diamond Engagement Ring?
It is, after all, the third biggest purchase you’ll ever make in fiscal terms (unless you buy a yacht along the way). But unlike buying a house, or a car (or a yacht, sure), buying a diamond has all of the stress of a major life purchase, and none of the excitement. Obviously you’re excited to be […]
7 Days – This Is How You’ll Buy Your Next Car
Buying your new, demo, or pre-owned car tends to have a heck of a lot of missioning involved. Obviously you’re looking for a deal, but you can never really guarantee that you’re getting one – the reason car salespeople are the sales people is because they’re good at selling. Their presence on the show room […]
4 Grudge Purchases That You Should Be Making Online
There are certain items that you will buy every month of your life. That is a fact. And without fail, it will always, always be a chore to head out into town, to battle traffic, and aggressive car guards, or aggressive city parking officials, and random road works, just so you can get to Waltons […]
Men Still Hate Malls – Way More Likely To Shop Online Than Women
Well, I mean, we’ve been telling you this for ages. In a survey conducted during the first week of December 2012 by online research specialists Columinate, it was found that significantly more females stating that they will do all their shopping in physical stores and men being much more likely to do all their shopping […]
Stripping For Virtual Money – Welcome To The World Of Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a fast-growing digital currency that can be used to buy anything from electronics to cupcakes online. What makes it unique is the fact that there is no central issuer. Instead, a peer-to-peer network regulates Bitcoins’ balances, transactions and issuance according to consensus in network software.
73% Of Online Shoppers Do At Least Half Their Shopping Online, And Other Interesting Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
Online shopping has made life a lot more pleasant. There are no queues, no creepy shop assistants awkwardly approaching you to offer their assistance, and you can sit on your ass in your underwear on a Sunday morning with a cup of coffee. Lab42 recently compiled a survey of 500 online shoppers, to try and discovery the trends that are driving us away from brick and mortar shops. The result is a pretty sweet infographic.
For The First Time Ever Barneys New York Warehouse Sale Will Be Online In SA
Every year there comes a time which creates as much excitement as it does angst – sale season. Clothing retailers slash their prices and brace for the imminent flood of bargain-hunting customers and unless you’re a sale veteran, things can get ugly, quickly. That’s why, for the first time ever, Barneys New York is offering everyone the chance to shop from the comfort of their own homes.
Bizcommunity Launches BizBuy, Online Shop
Bizcommunity, one of South Africa’s more popular sites for news, jobs and events in advertising, marketing, media, retail and related sectors, has launched an online shopping portal called BizBuy, focusing on lifestyle and business products.
Online Shopping Is On The Increase In SA – Except Grocery Shopping
The vast majority of active South African internet users are now very happy to buy stuff online, according to the results of a survey of the online retail market, released today. The only type of shopping we’re still not comfortable doing on the internet? Grocery shopping.
Tech Report – The Cure For The Shopping Mall Nightmare
For some of us, shopping malls are the absolute worst. With queues and people breathing all over you, touching you, children, sticky ice-creams, screaming, and of course, the trauma of finding parking. In this episode Seth shows you how to avoid this nightmarish experience. *This insert was first published in December 2011 on ETV. […]
“LUXURY 4 LESS” V.I.P. SHOPPING CLUB – RIGHT UP MY STREET! BUY DISCOUNTED DESIGNER BRANDS ONLINE
Don’t say I don’t tell you how and when to be at the right place at the right time. I was contacted by the owner of an online company called luxury4less who have launched a very exclusive website offering a vast range of premium brands and designer products at massively reduced prices. But it’s not […]