Pick n Pay is not taking the threat posed by Shoprite’s popular on-demand shopping app, Sixty60, lying down.
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Shoprite is investing in training, workplace culture and novel technologies to attract and keep tech talent.
Checkers has launched a new subscription model for online shopping not dissimilar to Amazon Prime in the US.
Mr D is turning into a full-service on-demand marketplace where users can shop for pet care, liquor, groceries and gifts.
Checkers will this month launch an Amazon Prime-style subscription service that includes “free” Sixty60 order deliveries.
Checkers Sixty60 grew sales by 81% year on year in the 52 weeks ended 2 July, and now plans a R99/month subscription service.
Rand Merchant Bank expects e-commerce adoption in South Africa to achieve “developed market penetration levels” by then.
Spar Group on-demand shopping platform, Spar2U, is nearing “critical mass” after expanding to 87 stores, it said.
Checkers has opened its first “dark store” to serve on-demand delivery as online grocery shopping continues to enjoy “notably strong growth”.
Spar is gearing up to take on Shoprite Group’s Checkers Sixty60 and Pick n Pay asap! in online grocery shopping in South Africa.