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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA

    First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA With Black Friday done and dusted, the next major sales event to look forward to is Cyber Monday on 28 November 2022. Several South African retailers and service providers have announced that they will release specials on tech and other products...
  3. Jan

    Same-day delivery from Makro on Black Friday

    Impressive Makro Black Friday delivery On Black Friday, I bought a car radio at a considerable discount from Makro and was pleasantly surprised when it was delivered to my desk a few hours later. Makro used to have a reputation for slow deliveries — especially over Black Friday — but my latest...
  4. Jan

    Black Friday 2022 deal roundup

    Best Black Friday deals in South Africa Black Friday is only a few hours away, and major retailers, online stores, mobile networks, and service providers are offering big discounts on various tech and other products. While several retailers and service providers have been offering extended...
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  5. Jan

    Game's closing down thirteen stores - and 108 open for Black Friday

    Game's plan to close down thirteen stores Game has not yet initiated closure procedures at three of the remaining stores it selected to close down, the retailer's parent company Massmart has told MyBroadband. In September 2022, Game announced it would run clearance sales at an initial eight of...
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  6. Jan

    Game releases Black Friday game on Roblox

    We played Game's Black Friday "metaverse" game — and it was pretty fun Game has launched its The Black Friday Game in the Roblox “metaverse” on Monday, offering players a chance to win a share of R10,000 in store vouchers. Although Game is taking some creative licence with the term...
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  7. Jan

    Game to launch branded Roblox game for Black Friday

    Game "dips toes" in metaverse — giving away R70,000 in vouchers Game has announced that it is the first retailer in South Africa to join “the metaverse” by launching a branded Roblox game. Game explained that Roblox is one of the world’s biggest online gaming platforms and most popular...
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  8. Jan

    Game returns to one-day-only Black Friday with midnight store openings

    Game reveals Black Friday plans Game is returning to a one-day Black Friday sale and bringing back midnight store openings in 2022. The retailer will open most of its 108 stores across the country from midnight on Friday and offer extended trading hours to 20:00.
  9. Jan

    Makro owner's IT hiring spree takes the fight to Takealot

    Makro owner's IT hiring spree takes the fight to Takealot Makro and Game owner Massmart has provided details on its significant investments in ecommerce that helped it build out its online shopping offering to better compete with players like Takealot. The company said some of the significant...
  10. Jan

    Game still offering up to 40% off at doomed stores with no end in sight

    Game is shutting down eight stores — here's what is happening Game's Everything Must Go closing down sale is going well after having already run for a month, the retailer's parent company Massmart has told MyBroadband. The retailer announced that it would close 13 underperforming stores after...
  11. Jan

    Best-selling TV brands and sizes in South Africa

    Samsung is the TV king of South Africa Although several TV brands feature among South Africa's most popular, one name consistently pops up at the top of retailer and distributor sales lists — Samsung. The company's dominance in South Africa makes sense considering its cutting-edge display...
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  12. Jan

    Massmart fails to find buyers for Game in East and West Africa, considers closures

    Massmart could shut Game stores in East and West Africa after failing to find buyers Massmart has informed shareholders that it is considering closing Game stores in East and West Africa after failing to find local investors in those regions. The Makro and Builders owner disclosed in December...
  13. Jan

    Store closeout deals at Game Bel-Air, which Massmart is shutting down

    Best closing down deals at a doomed Game store A range of products, including ultra-high-definition (UHD) TVs, fridge-freezer combos, smartphones, and printers, are some of the items available a discounted prices from one of Game's soon-to-close stores. We visited the Game Bel-Air in...
  14. Jan

    Massmart launches "Everything Must Go" deals to shut down 13 Game stores

    These Game stores are closing down — and offering up to 40% discounts Popular general goods retailer Game has listed a batch of stores closing their doors as part of its parent company Massmart's turnaround strategy. The contingent is the first of an "initial" 13 underperforming stores...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    How Walmart's complete Massmart takeover could help turn around Game and Makro

    How Walmart's complete Massmart takeover could help turn around Game and Makro Making Massmart a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walmart could give the retailer more operational flexibility to speed up the company's turnaround, expand stores, and build out its online platforms. That is according to...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Massmart shares jumped 45% after news of potential total Walmart takeover

    Massmart shares jumped 45% after news of potential total Walmart takeover Walmart Inc. plans to take Massmart Holdings Ltd. private and will promote the unit’s chief operating officer to head of the company as it prepares to renew its focus on South Africa. The global retail giant plans to...
  17. Jan

    Massmart reports R1.029 billion half-year loss

    Makro and Game owner makes billion-rand loss Massmart made a loss of R1.029 billion during the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022, the company has reported in its interim results. According to the company's financial statements, its performance improved by around 4.0% from a R1.073 billion loss...
  18. Jan

    Walmart wants to buy all of Massmart

    Walmart considers total takeover of Game and Makro owner Massmart has reached a principle agreement with majority shareholder Walmart that could potentially see the US-based multinational corporation acquire all of the company's remaining shares. In a notification to Massmart shareholders on...
  19. Jan

    Massmart announces CEO succession plan

    Massmart announces new CEO Massmart, which owns Makro, Game, and Builders, has announced that Jonathan Molapo will succeed Mitchell Slape as CEO from 1 January 2023. Slape will step down as Massmart CEO on 31 December 2022, after taking up the role in 2019.
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  20. Jan

    Massmart in trouble

    Makro and Game owner in big trouble Massmart’s trading statement for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022 spooked investors. It revealed another mammoth loss which sent the share price plummeting. The retailer expects a net loss of between R1.05 billion and R1.16 billion, down from the previous...
  21. Jan

    South Africa's most popular TV sizes and brands

    Best-selling TV brands and sizes in South Africa Hisense, Samsung, and LG are South Africa's most popular TV brands in the first half of 2022, according to sales data from Takealot, Makro, and Game. These three retailers offer a vast selection of TV models, making them a popular option for...
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    • Replies: 11
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