Amazon confirms launch and opens up registration for businesses to sell on amazon.com/south-africa.
Amazon officially confirmed on Tuesday, 17 October that it will be launching Amazon.co.za in the South African market in 2024. Photo: iStock
The move is likely to shake up the local bricks-and-mortar and online retail sector, putting further pressure and increased competition on traditional retailers like Pepkor, Pick n Pay, Mr Price, Shoprite, TFG, Woolworths Massmart and Retailabilty, as well as Naspers-owned Takealot.com. Local consumers and shopaholics, however, stand to benefit from wider choice and hopefully better prices.
“More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers – most of which are small and medium-sized businesses – providing a vast selection of products, competitive prices, and great convenience for consumers,” it said.“We look forward to launching Amazon.co.za in South Africa,” said Robert Koen, general manager of the Sub-Saharan Africa region for Amazon.
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