Makro Vaal closes stores due to ‘technical issues’

On one of the arguably busiest days at the start of the year, as parents flocked to outlets to stock up on back-to-school supplies, Makro stores had to shut their doors on Thursday morning.

Staff Reporter

January 2, 2020

According to Fin24 it is understood that stores had to close because the retailer’s national trading system was down.

But Makro tweeted at 13:00 that the issue had been resolved. “We apologise for the inconvenience caused while our stores have been closed today. We were experiencing a technical issue which has now been resolved. We are now open for trading,” it said.

Customers were turned away at Makro stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng, while some remained in hopes that outlets would reopen soon.

When asked by Sedibeng Ster Makro Vaal confirmed that they were one of the stores that were affected and that they have reopened and are trading.