Hike gives us the visibility we need to grow without losing control.
LightMarket, South Africa
About LightMarket
LightMarket is a South African lighting, electrical, and solar retailer and wholesaler serving both retail and trade customers nationwide. The business supplies LED lighting, electrical components, solar systems, and smart home products for residential, commercial, and trade projects. Alongside leading global brands, LightMarket develops its own ranges, including Bing Light and AfriSolar. As a family run business with decades of experience, it has grown through trust, technical expertise, and long term customer relationships across multiple branches and a growing online presence.
The Challenge
As LightMarket expanded across locations and sales channels, managing inventory, sales, and reporting became increasingly complex. In store sales, online orders, and wholesale transactions all needed to stay aligned. Without a single connected system, maintaining accurate stock levels and gaining a clear view of performance across branches required time and manual effort. The team needed better visibility and control without adding operational overhead.
“Hike gives us the visibility we need to grow without losing control.”
How Hike Helped
One integrated platform that connects inventory, ecommerce, and in store sales across the business.
- All in one retail platform — in store sales, online store, inventory, and reporting in one system.
- Connected inventory across channels updates in real time across branches and online.
- Unified sales visibility tracks online and in store sales together for a complete picture.
- Clear and simple reporting gives insight into sales trends, margins, and branch performance.
- Cloud based access lets managers view and manage the business anytime.
The Results
LightMarket now operates with clarity and confidence across every channel. Teams stay aligned, inventory remains accurate, and managers make faster decisions using live data. Customers receive a consistent experience whether they shop online or in store, while the business runs more efficiently behind the scenes. With everything connected in one system, LightMarket is well positioned for continued growth across South Africa.
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