SA smartphone stores struggle during lockdown

[Bradley Prior]

SA smartphone stores struggle during lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic and the national lockdown have put a significant strain on smartphone retailers.

This is in line with many industries in South Africa that have struggled massively as a result of the lockdown.

 

[pinball wizard]

Isn't the headline supposed to read: SA Stores Struggle During Lockdown?

 

[Stuey74]

Prices going up due to various factors won't help either

 

[WaxLyrical]

Struggling to bring in stock more like it.

 

[CeeBee]

"Struggling to bring in stock more like it." yep, seems like stock is a problem... current company orders for new mobile devices, already waiting 2 weeks for stock availability
the stores are open, the demand is there, but still device availability problems

 

[system32]

It added that cash sales have fared better than contract, and believes this is because customers are reluctant to sign up to 24-month contracts at the moment.

This.
Don't lock yourself into a contract if your income future is uncertain.