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Dis-Chem gets serious about e-commerce
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Dis-Chem is rebuilding its mobile app and replacing its e-commerce platform with a complete overhaul targeted for early 2027, aiming to improve customer experience and defend against Shoprite's Sixty60 entry into pharmaceuticals delivery. The company has invested R330 million in this transformation, focusing on predictable delivery times over speed and navigating complex pharmaceutical dispensing regulations.
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You face a delivery and compliance challenge that creates a moat against grocery entrants like Shoprite. Winning on regulated medicine delivery now demands technology and pharmacist integration you must prioritise immediately.
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