Jarred Mailer-Lyons, Head of Digital at The MediaShop says that the future of e-commerce has arrived earlier than expected thanks to COVID-19 and that while this is good for brands that have an online presence, there is still a vast disconnect between brands and consumers throughout the marketing funnel. As we begin to slowly transition […]
The global COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a ‘new normal’ for business and no less so in retail, where many operators are having to adapt their approach to November’s acclaimed Black Friday and December’s bumper festive season. Loyalty programmes are crucial as businesses cater to the needs of a new kind of shopper, one who […]
South African merchants will ring up billions of rand in sales over the Black Friday period, now second to the festive season as a major event on the annual retail calendar. This brings along with it the annual challenge of storing, securing and depositing large volumes of cash for retail business owners, most who would […]
CRS Technologies, a leader in integrated and efficient human resources and payroll solutions and services in the South African market, has launched its Spade campaign, emphasising the importance of fast and efficient patching and upgrades for payroll platforms in the remote working era. Designed to remove delays, mitigate security risks, ensure compliance and improve productivity, […]
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology represents one of the biggest game-changers in the forklift industry in recent times, according to Elite Forklift Rental MD Jéan du Preez. While battery-powered forklifts are far ‘greener’ than ones powered by internal combustion engines, traditional lead-acid batteries run the risk of premature failure if not maintained properly. Other disadvantages of […]
Mr President Again, the road freight companies (truckers) find themselves being attacked by forces under the pretext of foreign nationals “taking jobs away from citizens”. This results in damaged and totally destroyed lives, companies, employment opportunities, economic activity, goods, vehicles, facilities, roads and foreign investment to move goods through South Africa into Africa. Mr President […]
This has been an extraordinarily difficult year for most South African retailers, with sales showing year-on-year declines for five consecutive months up to end-August, according to Stats SA. Many of them are hoping for a bumper Black Friday and festive season to set them back on the path to recovery following the income lost during […]
Cyberbullying, virtual sexual harassment, remote work challenges, effective decision-making in the face of uncertainty: these are some of the challenges we are encountering as we enter the ‘Next Normal’. Not to mention existing trucking industry challenges such as changing legislation, mounting pressures from labour – and more. These and other labour-related issues will be part […]
By Howard Feldman, Head of Marketing & People at Synthesis Black Friday is what happens when the dangerous mixture of anxiety and excitement are blended in a retail test tube. Although we might think that we know what is going to happen, the result is almost never as predictable as we would like it to […]
The distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people around the world is likely to be the supply chain management profession’s greatest endeavour ever. Healthcare supply chains that were stretched and strained during the COVID-19 pandemic with the distribution of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may not be ready. The industry’s most pressing […]