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  1. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Jan

    Builders charging R30,000 for some deliveries not a bug

    Builders can charge R30,000 for delivery Massmart-owned Builders is quoting customers excessively high delivery fees of up to R30,000 during the checkout process when placing orders online. A MyBroaband reader notified us about the high delivery costs, and we were able to replicate them for...
  6. Jan

    Competition Tribunal approves sale of certain Massmart stores to Shoprite, with conditions

    Shoprite gets approval to buy stores from Makro and Game owner The Competition Tribunal has approved the Shoprite Group's proposed transaction to buy numerous Massmart-owned wholesalers, supermarkets, and liquor stores, but with extensive conditions. Earlier this year, Shoprite offered...
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  7. 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...
  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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...
    • Jan
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  11. 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...
    • Jan
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  12. 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.
  13. 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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  14. 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...
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    South Africa's retail CEO salaries compared to shareholder returns

    South Africa's retail CEO salaries compared to shareholder returns Dis-Chem CEO Ivan Leon Saltzman achieved the best shareholder returns for every rand earned, while Pick n Pay CEO Pieter Boone performed the worst. Executive compensation has been a hotly debated issue for many years. Workers...
  16. 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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  17. 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...
  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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...
  21. 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...
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