Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Makro stores close during national trading-system outage
Makro stores closed on Thursday morning after a technical issue; the article reported that customers were turned away at stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng. Makro later said the issue had been resolved and stores had reopened.
2019
Makro introduces WhatsApp customer care
Makro introduced a WhatsApp chat service that lets shoppers engage with the retailer and access customer-service functions including order tracking and current catalogues.
2019
Makro partners with Clickatell on customer chat service
Makro partnered with Clickatell to bring Makro’s WhatsApp chat service to life.
2019
Nesa Investment Holdings acquired Makro solar-site portfolio
Nesa Investment Holdings acquired the portfolio of Makro’s carport solar photovoltaic systems at Makro stores across South Africa.