house shop

Running a convenience store in Soweto means managing inventory around load shedding schedules, power availability, and the reality of cash-based transactions in areas where card facilities aren't always guaranteed. House Shop handles the practical side of retail here—keeping perishables cold when the grid's unreliable, managing stock rotation in a high-traffic location, and maintaining product freshness despite infrastructure challenges that other cities don't face. The shop operates within Soweto's retail landscape, where foot traffic peaks at specific times and demand shifts seasonally. Staff navigate supplier relationships, manage cash flow carefully, and stock items based on what actually moves through the door rather than corporate head-office predictions. It's retail work shaped entirely by local conditions.