Amidst general struggles for South African retailers (figures for March show that retail trade sales were down 1.6% year-on-year), the country is experiencing an e-commerce boom. While the sector's growth at the height of the pandemic was to be expected, it's notable that growth continued in 2022, ...

What do shoppers want from retailers? In today's dynamic retail landscape, understanding the diverse needs and preferences of shoppers is paramount for businesses to thrive. Retailers and FMCG brands need to know what shoppers want if they're going to be able to provide it to them. Understan ...

With retailers across South Africa facing numerous challenges - from load-shedding and limited economic growth, to rising interest rates and a high unemployment rate - it is evident that their approach to consumers needs to consistently evolve for them to grow market share and a greater share of a ...

This year, for the first time, local fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) e-commerce growth specifically is expected to outstrip total e-commerce growth. This reflects the latent power in this important retail niche, but retailers and brands need to work harder in a more competitive ...

A rare snowfall dusted Johannesburg and other high-lying parts of South Africa on Monday, with weather services warning of potential road closures and dangerously cold temperatures. Residents in the business hub woke up to snowfalls lightly covering rooftops and gardens as a ...

International Air Freight Air freight for bulk cargo is a cost-effective service provided by BUFFALO for cross-border suppliers to send packages weighing over 20kg, covering the entire South Africa region. With high cost-effectiveness, BUFFALO provides the safest and mo ...