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.
Bob Go’s strong revenue growth signals continued innovation in ecommerce logistics
Bob Go, the smart shipping and order management solution for South African online merchants and part of Bob, a South African ecommerce and fintech company, is demonstrating significant strength in the ecommerce sector. The service has achieved a 30% year-on-year revenue growth, reflecting its role as a key logistics optimiser for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
Bob Group and Shiplogic announce strategic unbundling
Shiplogic, the end-to-end logistics Software as a Service (SaaS) platform behind some of South Africa’s most-loved couriers, has officially separated from Bob Group. This strategic move enables each company to double down on its core strengths and pursue new growth opportunities with greater clarity.
Bob Box roll-out and the future of click & collect in developing markets
Anita Erasmus, Head of Business at Bob Group, discusses the roll-out of Bob Box smart lockers in South Africa. With the milestone of 200 Bob Box lockers installed having recently been reached, this is an ideal point to reflect on the lessons learned and challenges faced, and look ahead to a future in which customers and businesses alike will have fully assimilated the benefits of this new and exciting delivery method.
Bob Go on the future of logistics
Jaco Roux, Head of Product at Bob Go, explains how innovative tech solutions are making ecommerce faster, more transparent and more effective, all while cutting down on the admin burden for merchants and meeting the ever-greater expectations of customers.
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.
How Bob Group empowers logistics through tech
Bob Group’s Head of Technology, Cornel Rautenbach, talks about his passion for easy-to-use, captivating and scalable software, the positive impacts of AI, and how constant innovation in technology is enabling Bob Group’s business goals and empowering its customers.
Andy Higgins ecommerce predictions for 2025
2025 will be massive in the ecommerce space Andy Higgins, the Managing Director of Bob Group, has a knack for predicting (and shaping) the future of ecommerce in South Africa, so naturally we were keen to hear his predictions for 2025. He told us that Bob Group has very exciting plans for 2025, so fasten […]
