As South Africa's ecommerce sector continues its robust growth, the post-Black Friday period offered a critical litmus test for logistics companies.

Receiving goods in one batch – even at the expense of fast shipping – leads to greater satisfaction and fewer returns.

In this video, Andy Higgins unpacks the importance of logistics when building an ecommerce business.

Ecommerce has grown rapidly in South Africa over the past few years, and with the increasing number of online shoppers, it's crucial for ecommerce businesses to streamline their operations.

Takelot has announced the launch of an electric truck fleet in Cape Town. The sustainable move is in collaboration with Aeversa and lease vehicle supplier Avis, according to the online retailer.

The 2023 Global Online Shopper Survey offers insights into where and why consumers shop cross-border, what they buy and spend, their attitudes to delivery and returns, and why sustainability matters to online shoppers worldwide.

In the face of rising food, fuel and electricity prices, the recent Walmart acquisition of OneCart has unveiled a new shopping app that allows customers to instantly compare pricing between multiple retail stores.

Pick n Pay has added smart artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted search tools to its ASAP! shopping app, as the retailer ramps up its ecommerce push.

Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow, which will deliver within the hour, exclusively in Cape Town's northern suburbs.

The global ecommerce revolution has transformed the business landscape, and logistics providers are navigating these waves of change.