Bob Shop marks 26 years of innovation
Bob Shop, part of Bob, a leading South African ecommerce and fintech company, marks a major milestone this month: its 26th anniversary. Founded in August 1999 as the consumer-to-consumer auction site bidorbuy, Bob Shop is South Africa’s original marketplace where people can buy and sell, bid or buy on both new and pre-loved items.
Going mass-market with marketplaces: How Bob Shop makes ecommerce accessible to everyone
In our new blog, Craig Lubbe, Head of Marketplace at Bob Group, explains how we’re using the latest technology to ensure that no matter how much we grow, Bob Shop will always be a welcoming online space for everyone. By breaking down barriers wherever we find them, we’re making it possible for more South Africans than ever before to take advantage of the opportunities that ecommerce offers. Whether it’s starting a side hustle, completing a collection or connecting with fellow enthusiasts, Bob Shop works just like a real market: you can meet people, bid and buy in whichever way suits you best.
