Digital Retail Africa 2022 will be held virtually on the 26th of January 2022With the global pandemic acting as an accelerant, digital transformation across retail verticals has gained new momentum, seeing rapid adoption of digital technology across the sector. According to a 2021 research report released by PWC, people affected by the pandemic are driving a “historic and dramatic shift in consumer behaviour”. Online sales in South Africa grew by 66% in 2020 to more than $1.8 billion (ZAR30 billion). Under the theme “Developing sustainability and competitiveness in the post-pandemic retail landscape”, #DRA2022 will bring together hundreds of retail and technology leaders to engage on key retail technology trends and their impact on the sector. Confirmed speakers for Digital Retail Africa 2022 include:Dmitriy Anderson , CIO and Digital & Social Commerce Leader At Leroy Merlin, CIO and Digital & Social Commerce Leader At Leroy Merlin Babajide Oyeduntan , Head: Retail Sales & Retention at Avon HMO, Head: Retail Sales & Retention at Avon HMO Virimai Mugobo , HOD Dept.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 18, 2022 02:44 UTC