Amazon South Africa has just expanded into groceries, pet food, and health supplements — marking a major milestone in its rollout strategy. In this video, Warrick Kernes (founder of Insaka eCommerce Academy) shares his insights on:
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The Insaka eCommerce Virtual Summit, South Africa’s biggest online eCommerce event, is back for 2025 with a mission to equip South Africans with the digital skills needed to launch and grow successful online businesses.
As the country grapples with high unemployment rates, the event offers a beacon...
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Some have been quick to point out that profits made by Amazon will just be sent off-shore to international shareholders but it’s important to recognise the positive impact that their local operation is already having on local companies like the couriers that they have partnered with, the local IT co...
Is Amazon a threat or opportunity for SA businesses?
Firstly, it's important to recognize that the fact that the largest eCommerce business in the world has come to SA proves that there is major growth still to come in eCommerce in SA. If that wasn’t the case then they wouldn’t have come here at al...
By implementing these five tips from Warrick Kernes, online sellers can effectively compete against retail giants like Temu and build a sustainable, profitable business in the long term.Â
1. Build a Strong Brand Identity
In the face of intense competition, it's crucial for online sellers to differ...
South Africa’s eCommerce industry is facing a major shake-up ahead of Amazon opening their digital doors in 2024. The arrival of the international giant promises to drive eCommerce innovation and growth, as they take on local marketplaces. Unpacking how local entrepreneurs can navigate and take adva...
South Africa’s online shopping scene is going through some major changes, thanks to global shifts and tech upgrades. In this article Warrick Kernes shares his three key trends shaking things up which SA online sellers need to know about.
1) Cheap Chinese Sellers vs. Local is Lekker
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Amazon announced that it will launch Amazon.co.za in 2024, providing South African-based sellers the ability to reach customers across the country starting next year. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from...
Following the release of the Competition Commission's rulings for Takealot, Google and other online players, News24 reached out to Insaka's founder Warrick Kernes for an interview on the outcomes of the rulings.Â
News24 has given us permission to share the audio of the interview recording but here'...
Today, I bring you exciting news that will undoubtedly revolutionize the way you manage and optimize your online stores on Shopify. Shopify, one of the leading eCommerce platforms for South African online sellers, has unveiled its latest game-changing tool - Sidekick, an AI-powered assistant designe...