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  1. Jan

    Massmart rips into union after 48-hour strike notice

    Makro's grim warning to striking workers Walmart-owned Massmart, which owns and operates Makro, Game, and Builders, has warned trade union Saccawu that its members are not irreplaceable and may even be redundant. Saccawu told Sowetan it gave Massmart 48 hours’ notice for a planned strike on...
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  3. Jan

    Makro and Takealot's best-selling products over December 2022

    Takealot and Makro reveal best-selling items over December holidays Load-shedding products were front-of-mind for many South African shoppers during this past festive season. That is according to feedback from one of the country's largest general goods retailers — Makro — and the biggest...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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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  7. Jan

    Makro accuses union of bad-faith negotiations ahead of strike

    Makro strike looms Numerous Makro workers could embark on an indefinite strike after a months-long wage dispute with parent company Massmart failed to deliver a resolution. The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) — which represents around 85% of Makro staff —...
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  8. 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...
  9. Jan

    Everyshop struggling to make inroads against Takealot and Makro

    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...
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  10. Jan

    Most popular gadgets in South Africa at Makro, Takealot, Bidorbuy - October 2022

    Smartwatches, tablets, drones among most popular gadgets in South Africa The most popular gadgets in South Africa include smartwatches, tablets, TV streaming boxes, gaming accessories, and drones, according to Makro, Takealot and Bidorbuy. MyBroadband asked several online retailers in South...
  11. Jan

    Brick-and-mortar giants Massmart, Shoprite, Woolworths taking on Takealot

    Taking the fight to Takealot South Africa’s top brick-and-mortar retailers, including Shoprite, Woolworths, and Massmart, are improving their ecommerce capabilities to become bigger online shopping players. Takealot is South Africa’s largest ecommerce company, with a gross merchandise value...
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  12. 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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  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Jan

    Outgoing Massmart CEO on Amazon's likely entry into South Africa

    Makro is getting ready for Amazon's launch in South Africa Despite Makro-owner Massmart's billion-rand loss over the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022, its online platforms have performed well, and it believes it will be prepared to compete with Amazon if it launches a marketplace in South Africa...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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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  19. 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...
  20. Jan

    Makro vs Takealot tech deal price comparison

    Tech deal price comparison — Makro wipes the floor with Takealot Takealot and Makro are currently running promotions featuring a range of tech deals. A MyBroadband comparison has shown that Makro is cheaper for eight of ten products we compared. MyBroadband compared ten tech deals offered on...
  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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