Informal Retailing news

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

One year on and Sam is still going strong

One year on and Sam is still going strong

9 Dec 2014

Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

4 Dec 2014

Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

14 Oct 2014

Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

12 Sep 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

7 Aug 2014

Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

18 Jul 2014

Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

11 Jul 2014

Kamers Chic Fusion - Razaan Jakoet

Emerging craft producers earn R590,000 in Cape Town tourism venues

9 Jul 2014

Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

7 Jul 2014

Grey money could be 40% of retail spend, research needed

Grey money could be 40% of retail spend, research needed

30 Jun 2014

Resurgence of independent outlets in South Africa

Resurgence of independent outlets in South Africa

28 May 2014

The future of retail: Sales rooms not showrooms

The future of retail: Sales rooms not showrooms

David Ross 29 Apr 2014

The Street Store - supporting the homeless with dignity

The Street Store - supporting the homeless with dignity

12 Feb 2014

Street vendors say they are still being harassed by the JMPD and their goods are being stolen. Image:

Hawkers, Joburg still at odds despite court ruling

23 Dec 2013

Cape crafts hit R1.5 million in exports

Cape crafts hit R1.5 million in exports

5 Nov 2013

Looting condemned by government after violent Cape Town protest. Image:

Government condemnation of protestors' behaviour

1 Nov 2013

Shebeen owners urged to be responsible

Shebeen owners urged to be responsible

Boitumelo Tshehle 10 Sep 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Informal market offers brand custodians further ROI

Gerard Eksteen 21 Aug 2013

Morningside Shopping Centre offers Artisan Market

Morningside Shopping Centre offers Artisan Market

27 Jun 2013

'Swop to Shop' Fashion Exchanges back again

'Swop to Shop' Fashion Exchanges back again

24 Jun 2013

The 'art' of investing in paintings

The 'art' of investing in paintings

8 Apr 2013

If you're content, we're content

If you're content, we're content

Bizcommunity.com 18 Mar 2013

Photo: Eric Miller

Fine handmade craft at Design Indaba opens today

1 Mar 2013

[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

Bizcommunity.com 13 Feb 2013

[2013 trends] Malls set to 'mobilise' consumers like never before

[2013 trends] Malls set to 'mobilise' consumers like never before

Doug Mayne 28 Jan 2013

[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech

[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech

Dr KF Lai 25 Jan 2013

[2013 trends] Eyes front and centre

[2013 trends] Eyes front and centre

Abey Mokgwatsane 18 Jan 2013

Use a 'vest' to hug via Facebook

11 Oct 2012

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One year on and Sam is still going strong

One year on and Sam is still going strong

9 Dec 2014

Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

Hair today, more tomorrow - SA black hair market shows continued growth

4 Dec 2014

Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

Plan festive outings in Stellenbosch

14 Oct 2014

Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

Pick n Pay offers WDC items gift range

12 Sep 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

V&A's Watershed creates opportunities for new traders

7 Aug 2014

Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

Street Food Festival part of World Design Capital 2014

18 Jul 2014

Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

Emilian Popa new CEO Groupon South Africa, founders step down

11 Jul 2014

Kamers Chic Fusion - Razaan Jakoet

Emerging craft producers earn R590,000 in Cape Town tourism venues

9 Jul 2014

Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global

7 Jul 2014

Grey money could be 40% of retail spend, research needed

Grey money could be 40% of retail spend, research needed

30 Jun 2014

Resurgence of independent outlets in South Africa

Resurgence of independent outlets in South Africa

28 May 2014

The future of retail: Sales rooms not showrooms

The future of retail: Sales rooms not showrooms

David Ross 29 Apr 2014

The Street Store - supporting the homeless with dignity

The Street Store - supporting the homeless with dignity

12 Feb 2014

Street vendors say they are still being harassed by the JMPD and their goods are being stolen. Image:

Hawkers, Joburg still at odds despite court ruling

23 Dec 2013

Cape crafts hit R1.5 million in exports

Cape crafts hit R1.5 million in exports

5 Nov 2013

Looting condemned by government after violent Cape Town protest. Image:

Government condemnation of protestors' behaviour

1 Nov 2013

Shebeen owners urged to be responsible

Shebeen owners urged to be responsible

Boitumelo Tshehle 10 Sep 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Informal market offers brand custodians further ROI

Gerard Eksteen 21 Aug 2013

Morningside Shopping Centre offers Artisan Market

Morningside Shopping Centre offers Artisan Market

27 Jun 2013

'Swop to Shop' Fashion Exchanges back again

'Swop to Shop' Fashion Exchanges back again

24 Jun 2013

The 'art' of investing in paintings

The 'art' of investing in paintings

8 Apr 2013

If you're content, we're content

If you're content, we're content

Bizcommunity.com 18 Mar 2013

Photo: Eric Miller

Fine handmade craft at Design Indaba opens today

1 Mar 2013

[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

[2013 trends] Pdf of 2013 Biz Trends Report now available

Bizcommunity.com 13 Feb 2013

[2013 trends] Malls set to 'mobilise' consumers like never before

[2013 trends] Malls set to 'mobilise' consumers like never before

Doug Mayne 28 Jan 2013

[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech

[2013 trends] Africa finding its own solutions using mobile tech

Dr KF Lai 25 Jan 2013

[2013 trends] Eyes front and centre

[2013 trends] Eyes front and centre

Abey Mokgwatsane 18 Jan 2013

Use a 'vest' to hug via Facebook

11 Oct 2012

Young researchers excel at the 2012 SAMRA conference

Young researchers excel at the 2012 SAMRA conference

28 Aug 2012

Competition winning jewellery auctioned for charities

Competition winning jewellery auctioned for charities

18 Jun 2012

Ka-ching! Sales soar for emerging creatives at Expo

Ka-ching! Sales soar for emerging creatives at Expo

15 Jun 2012

Decorex craft sales see 62% increase

Decorex craft sales see 62% increase

10 May 2012

Price of SA art sold at auction declines

Zeenat Moorad 2 Apr 2012

Harsher punishment for buying stolen goods

Harsher punishment for buying stolen goods

8 Mar 2012

Bay Harbour Market, springboard for new brands, community businesses

Bay Harbour Market, springboard for new brands, community businesses

29 Feb 2012

Swap clothes at swap party in the city

Swap clothes at swap party in the city

28 Feb 2012

View top handmade design at Design Indaba

View top handmade design at Design Indaba

21 Feb 2012

Fringe Handmade Market in early February

Fringe Handmade Market in early February

23 Jan 2012

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