online shopping
Brits Are Going Wild For New ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services
02 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In the UK, more and more people are ditching credit and lay-by in favour of increasingly popular ‘buy now, pay later’ services.
Loot Is Dying A Horrible Death
19 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pop past any of Loot’s social media accounts, and you’ll see that the company is under siege from enraged customers.
Weirdest Items We Found On ‘Worst Things For Sale’ Blog
17 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What do you get somebody who has everything? Well, if you’re looking for some ‘out there’ present ideas, you’re in luck.
Superbalist Doesn’t Understand Black Lives Matter
11 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Superbalist staff asked to know the company’s stance on #BlackLivesMatter, amidst allegations they were silenced. The response has not gone done well.
The ‘Livestream Queen’ Gets More Viewers Than ‘Game Of Thrones’ And Sells Everything From Rocket Launches To Noodles
05 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Meet Viya, the woman who can sell anything, placing her atop the lucrative livestream shopping industry.
SA’s Online Shopping Habits Revolutionised By Lockdown
02 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
More than ever before, South Africans are choosing e-commerce over instore purchases, and it doesn’t look like that’s set to change anytime soon.
The Rise And Rise Of Home Skincare Treatments
29 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
With trips to the spa not allowed under alert levels five, four, or three, home skincare treatments are proving very popular across South Africa.
SA Online Shopping – What People Are Snapping Up
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week, it was announced that all goods (other than tobacco and alcohol) may be sold through e-commerce platforms. South Africans wasted no time getting stuck in.
Friday Morning Spice
15 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Online shopping kicks off. Durban July will run, but.. Russia’s killer ventilators. Comrades cancelled. Best 2020 audiobooks.
You Can Shop On Credit, Interest-Free, At These Online Stores
29 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s been a tough month or so, and the temptation is always there to take the credit card for a spin. There’s also another option worth considering.
Dreading Christmas Shopping? These Five Tips Might Help
10 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
December is always one of those months that does damage to the bank account. For those looking to emerge unscathed, here are a few words of advice.
It’s Not Too Late To Buy Your Christmas Presents From Overseas – Here’s How
05 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ordering presents from overseas at this time of year means worrying about whether they’ll clear Customs and arrive on time. You don’t have to put yourself through this.
We Got Our Hands On Game’s Black Friday Deals Leaflet [PDF]
27 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Game stores will be running some superb Black Friday specials, which begin as the clock ticks past midnight. We have the scoop on what’s to come.
How Retailers Will Try And Trick You This Black Friday
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Simmer down. I know Black Friday is exciting, but you’ve got to know what you’re up against if you don’t want to get taken for a ride.
Plan Now, Save Later – How To Get The Most Out Of Black Friday
25 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Black Friday brings with it a combination of chaos and incredible savings. If you’re keen to avoid the former and enjoy the latter, here are some tips.
SA Millennials Are Growing Really Tired Of The Credit Trap
17 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Of the 25 million credit-active people in South Africa, 40% are not using credit responsibly, which leads to a great deal of debt and stress.
Iconic SA Brand ‘Veldskoen’ Partners With PayJustNow
03 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
There are few things more South African than a solid pair of ‘veldskoen’. Add some colour and careful design, and you have an international sensation.
Five Of The Strangest Things For Sale On Amazon
02 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The internet is a weird and, at times, wonderful place, and online shopping can lead you down a few very interesting paths.
‘Retail Therapy’ Without The Spend – The Joys Of Abandoning An Online Shopping Cart At Checkout
26 Aug 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
As the owner of a few online shopping sites, it gives me perverse pleasure knowing the confusion I’m causing for countless online shopping sites when I abandon my cart on the checkout page.
These Online Stores Offer Zero-Interest Three-Month Payment Plans
20 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What’s better than buying something, and only paying for it later? Paying zero interest, which you can now do with the following retailers.
Freedom Of Movement Partners With PayJustNow
26 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For Freedom of Movement founders and brothers, Roal and Léan, building a brand from the basement of a university building to opening stores nationwide has been nothing short of an eventful journey.
SA’s New Zero-Interest Payment Solution Makes Cashing In On Those Mid-Month Sales Much Easier
22 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Have you got your eye on something that’s just out of your price range? Not ideal, but you might want to check out South Africa’s risk-free, zero-interest payment solution.
South Africans Can Score Huge Discounts On Amazon Prime Day – Here’s How
11 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and you can bet there will be some massive discounts. Fear not, South Africa, we don’t have to miss out.
WARNING – Do Not Buy Anything From These Five Companies
26 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman Office is naming and shaming these dodgy retail and service providers.
Survey Reveals South Africa’s Favourite Online Stores
01 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Tech-savvy South Africans prefer online shopping to brick-and-mortar stores, with a few familiar names coming out tops.
Drunk Online Shopping Right Up There With Drunk Late-Night Texts
25 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you thought drunk-texting your ex was bad, wait until your credit card bill arrives after a night of drunk-shopping.
How Much Cash South Africans Spent On Black Friday [Infographic]
06 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the chaos of Black Friday has worn off, we can finally take stock. Turns out South Africans spent billions this year, both online and in stores,
Buying Christmas Prezzies From Overseas? Read This First
04 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes the perfect gift can only be found online. If you’re ordering from overseas, however, you better get ready to jump through some hoops.
Online Shopping Is Broken – Here’s Why
04 Dec 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The average consumer has taken a look at themselves and realised that shopping online in the ironically ‘traditional’ sense is actually quite a hack.
10 Classic ‘Expectation Vs Reality’ Online Shopping Fails
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve compiled some of the worst ‘expectation vs reality’ online shopping fails out there. Don’t worry, sometimes it’s OK to have a chuckle at somebody else’s expense.
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