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Shoprite launches bulk online shopping and delivery service

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GUEST – Mark Cotton, Head of B2B eCommerce at the Shoprite Group.

Shoprite has ventured into South Africa’s bustling e-commerce sector by introducing online shopping and bulk delivery service for spaza shops and small businesses. Customers buying in bulk can now purchase goods online from its Cash & Carry stores, with free delivery within a 50km radius. The company said that this service will be of particular benefit to spaza shops and smaller retail businesses.
4 Jul 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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