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Pick n Pay launches ‘early’ online Black Friday deals
Pick n Pay has announced its first wave of Black Friday deals, more than two weeks before the actual day itself. In a smart…
The ‘end’ of the shopkeeper (and other retail trends coming soon)
Self-service retail is swooping across the globe; from online shopping to self-checkout, there’s a growing trend in retail environments that focuses on driving efficient…
Samsung Pay’s FAQ for South Africans
Samsung’s calling it a game changer. Banks are seeing it as a fresh avenue for payments. And users? Well, that remains to be seen….
Samsung Pay is now available in South Africa
Samsung Pay is now officially available and live in South Africa. The contactless payment service, which has been available in other territories since 2015,…