TakealotNow Expands To Pretoria: Race To Win Against Amazon.

TakealotNow, the e-commerce giant Takealot's 1-hour delivery service, has expanded into Pretoria. Now, customers in Pretoria can have their Takealot products delivered within minutes through the Mr D app, available daily from 08:00 to 20:00.

Where is TakealotNow Available?

With this expansion, TakealotNow is now available in:

1. Johannesburg: Including suburbs like Blairgowrie, Sandton, Fourways, and Rosebank.
2. Cape Town: Both central areas like the CBD and northern suburbs like Bellville and Durbanville.
3. Pretoria: Covering areas such as Hatfield, Menlo Park, and Moreleta Park.

What Can You Get?

Frederik Zietsman, Takealot Group CEO, emphasizes that TakealotNow offers more than just groceries.

"From last-minute toys for kids’ birthday parties to quick replacements for broken small appliances, we provide value and convenience," says Zietsman.

Integration with Mr D

The service seamlessly integrates with the Mr D app. Alex Wörz, CEO of Mr D, highlights the convenience:

"Our customers now have a greater variety of choices, delivered fast, through the app they trust."

Competitive Landscape

TakealotNow's expansion comes at a competitive time. Amazon recently launched its online marketplace in South Africa, and e-commerce players like Temu and Shein are making significant inroads. Despite a challenging economic environment, Takealot registered a reduced loss of R253 million for the 2024 financial year, down from R400 million the previous year. Notably, Mr D turned profitable for the first time, with a trading profit of $3 million (R55 million).

Conclusion

TakealotNow's expansion to Pretoria marks an exciting milestone, offering fast and convenient delivery to more South Africans. As the e-commerce landscape heats up, services like TakealotNow continue to innovate and meet the needs of their customers.