Ecommerce

Why South African brands really should adopt an omni-channel model

The term omni-channel is on everyone’s lips today — across all sectors — yet no brand in South Africa has managed to execute on…

Missing out big time: 4 reasons why PayPal should commit to Nigeria right now

PayPal has a one-sided relationship with Nigerians keen to transfer and accept cash online. So much so, that the popular digital wallet service is…

5 reasons why Africa is fertile ground for blazing ecommerce growth

Do not be surprised if you come across news that says ecommerce is dramatically spreading its wings in Africa. There is no doubt digital…

SureGifts is Nigeria’s premier gift card startup targeting the corporate world

Many Nigerian startups have set up operations in Yaba, the district of Lagos most frequently compared to Silicon Valley and home to tech companies…

Beauty subscription startup RubyBox pulls out of Media24

Online beauty subscription service RubyBox is pulling out of the Media24, a division of Naspers, which is concentrating its resources on other high-growth ecommerce…

Littlemarket signing up 30 new sellers each month, expects ‘huge growth’ in 2015

South African ecommerce platform Littlemarket says that it’s been signing up around 30 new approved sellers each month. Since launching in October 2014, the online…

Gingerbox: Why Nigeria’s clever niche startup is selling fruit online

The Nigerian city of Lagos is, simply put, chaotic. With horns blaring from 4am till 1am, the best way to avoid getting caught up…

Connected consumers and ecommerce: turning obstacles into opportunities [T4A]

There’s no denying that being a retailer in 2013 is a whole different chapter in the how-to-run-a-successful-store handbook. Your customers used to wander through…

Nigerian online marketplace Kaymu expands to Morocco and Ghana

Part of Africa Internet Holding, Nigerian online shopping marketplace Kaymu recently announced that it’s launching its service in two new markets. By opening up…

Is Russia’s ecommerce market a stirring giant? [infographic]

When you think of Russia you probably imagine vodka, Moscow and the mob, before thinking European country with the most internet users, and country…

Digital shopping trends highlights mobile-connected middle class

A recent report titled CPG in Developing Markets: Consumers’ Digital Habits in Emerging Economies by eMarketer attempts to paint a better picture of projected…

Rocket Internet’s ecommerce flagship, Jumia, releases Android app for Africa

Jumia, the Rocket Internet backed West African ecommerce site, has announced the launch of its first smartphone app, available for users in, interestingly, not…

Lazada officially launches online shopping mall in Southeast Asia

The Rocket Internet-backed ecommerce site Lazada has today officially launched its Marketplace for Southeast Asia. This online platform will allow merchants to sell their…

Beauty subscription ecommerce: Asia’s next big startup trend?

It is well known that women are among the most voracious and influential online groups. They’re online more often, and they are avid purchasers….

Ecommerce: how are startups adapting to its emerging market success?

As ecommerce picks up, certain interesting trends start to form that shows how startups are adapting to their individual markets. This is most prominent…

Singaporean e-grocer RedMart raises $4.6-million in series A funding

The Singapore-based online grocery store RedMart has closed its Series A round of funding. Yesterday, the company announced that the funding will bring its…

The future role of digital media and technology in retail

Digital is fusing into our daily lives more and more. As a concept, it will soon disappear in a future where we reminisce about…

Spaaza: The glue that brings together online and offline shopping

eCommerce changed everything, but beyond the convenience, choice and financial savings yielded by armchair shopping, there’s an armada of disgruntled brick and mortar businesses…

The benefits of customer reviews on your ecommerce site

By now, unless you’ve been spending the vast majority of your time hankering around the Gobi Desert, sans internet, you’ll have noticed the abundance…

Fabhunter: The new visual bookmarking startup with big dreams

Tastemakers. Trendsetters. Fashionistas. Fabhunter aims to become a nexus where these fashion aficionados collide. Launched in January of this year, Fabhunter is a new…

Body Thrills: doing eCommerce the natural way

Natural Body product company Body Thrills launched recently launched its eCommerce play. The site, formerly a blog with a basic ordering form, has rebranded…

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