Opportunities, Events and Publications

Scam Adviser – 69% of Scam Victims Make No Effort to Recover Their Money

Scam Adviser surveyed 2,575 consumers from across the world asking them about their experience with trying to get their money back from scammers. Not only did most victims (69%) not attempt to recover their funds, but 66% of the victims who tried to recover their money failed to get it back. The main reason cited for not attempting to get a refund is that the victim did not know how to get their money back (53.7%). A considerable portion also said that they did not try to recover the money as they did not think they would get it back even after trying (31.5%). Download the entire report titled ‘Do Scam Victims Get Their Money Back?’ here. Download Full Report

Teaser – Cross-border Ecommerce Event in October

The Trade Conferences International (TCI) will be hosting a Cross Border Ecommerce Conference on 19 & 20 October at the Indaba Hotel Fourways. The Ecommerce Forum of South Africa has endorsed the conference. More information to follow.

The Fashion 2022: Ecommerce Sector report

This offers an up-to-date picture of the wider fashion market, including growth drivers, consumer trends, and key players. The report comes at a time of rapid and continual change for the fashion industry, both in terms of how consumers to shop and what they buy. While 2020 drove an increase in leisurewear sales because of numerous lockdowns, 2021 saw shops reopen – but this time, with a heightened focus on creating digital-physical customer experiences. Download your free copy

2022 RetailX Italy Ecommerce Country Report

This helps you navigate Italy’s sophisticated ecommerce market. Whether your business is looking at launching in Italy or it is already making an impact and impressing Italian consumers, this report offers strategy-sharpening advice based on industry-leading research. Download the report

Are you one of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Closing 6 July?

Movers and shakers who are creating local impact and building a better, more inclusive future, are invited to apply for this $1.5m competition. Read More

The World Economic Forum has developed the Strategic Intelligence platform

The WEF platform is designed to help understand the context around the most pressing issues facing the world today. Digital Members have exclusive access to our most powerful tools, including customizable Transformation Maps, intelligence briefings on over 250 topics, expert-led webinars, and can attend select virtual Forum events. Become a Digital Member