Incredible owner's massive failure
Nearly four years after launching with millions of rand in investment, online store Everyshop has completely fallen off the South African e-commerce map.
Rolled out in April 2021, Everyshop was intended retail company JD Group's big push into becoming a more...
Takealot, Bash, and HiFi Corp Christmas deliveries tested
We ordered different items from Takealot, Bash, and HiFiCorp the week before Christmas, and all three retailers delivered in three days.
All three retailers were running specials on different coffee makers, and we ordered one from each...
Half a million customers hit by Incredible, HiFi Corp, and Everyshop data breach
Pepkor-owned JD Group has confirmed that it suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over half a million of its customers.
On Wednesday, 31 May 2023, the retail company published notices on...
Over 500,000 Incredible, HiFi Corp, and Everyshop customer records possibly hacked
An established data leaker has posted a file in a hacker forum that they claim contains the personal records of 500,000 JD Group customers. They are effectively selling the data for $2 (R39).
JD Group is a...
Incredible Connection's plan to take on Amazon
Many South Africans already buy computer hardware and other tech products from Amazon, and with the company potentially launching a local marketplace, tech retailers could lose out on sales.
MyBroadband asked several online tech retailers in the...
Everyshop fails to take on Takealot and Makro
Everyshop planned to become the best online store in South Africa and take significant market share from Takealot and Makro but has failed to achieve this goal.
Everyshop officially launched on 1 April 2021, offering a wide range of products...
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...
Strong laptop sales revenues in South Africa thanks to higher prices
Some laptop distributors and retailers in South Africa say they have noticed strong revenue growth since the start of the year, and market research firm GfK says inflation could be to blame.
"We have seen the laptop re-emerge...
Desktops suffer while laptops get work-from-home boost in South Africa
Tech distributors in South Africa have noticed an increase in laptop sales and "work-from-home products" since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Alviva Holdings.
It said it does not measure actual unit sales...
Best early Black Friday deals under R2,000
Retailers across South Africa launched their extended Black Friday promotions, with several companies offering reduced prices throughout the month of November.
Stores including Takealot, Everyshop, Incredible Connection, and Hi-Fi Corporation are...
Takealot dethroned — Best online shopping prices in South Africa
Takealot dominates online retail in South Africa, but with the Covid-19 pandemic, many retailers have improved their platforms, and smaller web-based stores are growing in popularity.
Brick and mortar businesses such as Makro...
Takealot versus Makro — the winner is clear
An ecommerce test by MyBroadband Insights revealed that Takealot offers the best overall ecommerce service among large online retailers.
Ecommerce is experiencing tremendous growth in South Africa. A recent study by World Wide Worx revealed that...
So I ordered something on black Friday from IC's online store. Haven't received anything yet and the order tracking is a complete nonsensical mess (See below).
I have spoken to the rep on Facebook, emailed the address given to me by them after they couldn't do anything, I have spoken to the...