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Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

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Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

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Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

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Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

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5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

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#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

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Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

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Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

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5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

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Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

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