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    Electricity cut off at Makro Wonderboom over alleged R1.8-million bill

    Electricity cut off at Makro Wonderboom over alleged R1.8-million bill Massmart says it is investigating why the City of Tshwane cut off power at its Wonderboom store on Monday, 30 March 2026, due to an alleged outstanding bill of R1.8 million. The feedback comes after an X post by Tshwane...
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    Update about Makro, Builders Warehouse, and Game checking till slips when shoppers exit stores

    Update about Makro, Builders Warehouse, and Game checking till slips when shoppers exit stores Massmart is considering doing away with checking shoppers’ till slips when they exit Makro, Builders Warehouse, and Game stores. However, it said the current process was unlikely to change in the...
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    Walmart launch could spell trouble for Shoprite and Pick n Pay

    Walmart launch could spell trouble for Shoprite and Pick n Pay Walmart Inc. wants another shot at cracking the African market. This time, it’s staking its name on it. About 15 years after the world’s largest retailer got a foothold on the continent with the purchase of a controlling stake in...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Walmart stores launching in SA

    Walmart stores launching in SA US retail giant and Massmart owner Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa in 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the strategic move underscored Walmart's commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to...
  6. K

    Makro online issues

    Thread carefully when ordering from Makro online from 3rd party sellers. Ordered an item, arrived and it didn't match the advert. Logged a return with pictures and set the collection date. No one came on that day. Emailed them to find out that they can take up to 14 working days to collect. It...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Early Christmas tech deals

    Early Christmas tech deals Christmas is less than two weeks away, and retailers like Takealot, Makro, Incredible, and Hi-Corp are offering festive season promotions on a wide range of tech products. These include smartphones, monitors, PC hardware, wearables, and high-resolution smart TVs.
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Temu vs Makro — Why SA retailers should watch out

    Temu vs Makro — Why SA retailers should watch out A MyBroadband Forum member's recent contradictory experiences with orders placed on Chinese e-commerce marketplace Temu and Makro's online store could serve as a cautionary tale to South African retailers. The forum member ordered three items...
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    Any advice on how to deal with Makro not wanting to fix a TV under extended warranty

    So my TV went in for repairs in the 20th Dec and returned on the 27th with the original issue fixed but looking like this. Best way to describe it ghosting with light bleed and a bright spot on the right hand side of panel. I then booked the TV in the day after and they picked it up on the 3rd...
  10. Yoda Arain

    Game played a game

    I stayed up almost all night to shop for certain products on @game. At first, the Game's site crashed. Later, after 2 hours of trying, I managed to place an order successfully. The order confirmation message was also received. After two days, Game sent me an email stating that one product from...
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    Massmart gets new ecommerce head

    Massmart gets new ecommerce head Makro and Game owner Massmart has appointed Srividya Pandya as its new head of ecommerce, effective 1 November 2023. Pandya previously served at Massmart parent company Walmart, as vice president of strategic integration for Walmart US. She also headed the...
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    Game and Makro launch first Black Friday 2023 deals

    Game and Makro launch first Black Friday 2023 deals Massmart has shared its plans for this year's Black Friday, including the first deals available from Builders, Game, and Makro. The company has decided to re-introduce month-long Black Friday promotions at its three biggest stores following...
  13. Jan

    E-Waste Recycling Authority offering up to R600 in Makro vouchers per person per day over two weekends

    How to get R2,400 in Makro vouchers for electric trash The E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) will be handing out vouchers on the spot for e-waste dropped off at Makro stores over the next two weekends. The initiative forms part of International E-waste Day on Saturday, 14 October 2023, and...
  14. Jan

    Takealot vs Makro vs Game tech price comparison - July 2023

    Takealot beats Makro and Game in tech price showdown Although Massmart is pushing to become the leader in South Africa's e-commerce space, Takealot offers better pricing on a range of tech products than its online stores, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed. We compared the pricing of ten tech...
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    Game and Makro offering big tech discounts in Halfway Day Sale

    Game and Makro offering big tech discounts in Halfway Day Sale Retail group Massmart is expanding its Game Halfway Day sale to Makro in 2023, offering deep discounts on a wide range of products for one day only. On Friday, 30 June 2023, shoppers at these two stores will benefit from savings on...
  16. Jan

    Massmart's next-day delivery plans for Makro and Game, powered by Walmart software

    Makro plans to offer guaranteed next-day delivery thanks to new Walmart software Massmart has started using online order fulfilment software from its US parent Walmart which should drastically improve delivery times. Walmart's Global Integrated Fulfillment (GIF) Store Assist software is now...
  17. Jan

    Massmart hires B2C ecommerce executive

    Massmart appoints consumer ecommerce executive Massmart Group has appointed Thembani Biyam as its ecommerce vice president for consumer platforms. Biyam previously served as country manager for OLX and CEO of food delivery app Orderin.
  18. Jan

    Makro appoints external workers as Saccawu calls for boycott

    Makro slams union demands, appoints external workers to keep stores going during strike Massmart has deployed outsourced retail staff at Makro stores that could be impacted by strike action from members of the South African Commercial, Catering, and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu). The labour...
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  19. Jan

    Makro owner launches solar power loans

    Makro owner launches solar power loans Makro and Game parent company Massmart has started offering customers a solar energy funding solution in partnership with credit provider Retail Credit Solutions (RCS). The funding comes in the form of a loan up to R250,000, which Massmart said could be...
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  20. Jan

    Syntech issues voluntary recall on 300Wh and 500Wh Gizzu power portable stations

    Gizzu power stations recalled over battery fire risks — full refunds available Technology distributor Syntech has issued a precautionary recall of certain Gizzu 300Wh and 500Wh portable power stations due to a fire hazard, the National Consumer Commission has announced. Acting national...
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  21. Jan

    South African brick-and-mortar computer store roundup - February 2023

    Biggest brick-and-mortar computer stores in South Africa Several stores in South Africa can still offer customers an in-store PC shopping experience. While most of today's well-known PC shops operate exclusively online, many consumers might prefer to use a brick-and-mortar retailer.
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