Localising global trends - 10 Dec 2018By Lauren Hartzenberg, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)In continuation of our ATF Trade Expo coverage, Maroefah Smith reports back on trend analyst Nicola Cooper's presentation on how to localise global trends for the SA consumer, in a two-part series. In other top news, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has a new CEO in the form of Jacques Vermeulen. And Philip Morris International has launched its next-generation IQOS devices in SA, in line with its vision to phase out traditional cigarette brands in favour of healthier alternatives. Then, workers have been barred from picketing at Dis-Chem, Coca-Cola Africa pledged $38million over three years to stimulate recycling industries across Southern and Eastern Africa, and BankservAfrica recorded over R6 million as the most expensive Black Friday transaction for 2018. Looking ahead, a new e-commerce experience from Mastercard and Next Retail Concepts lets shoppers virtually navigate through a three-dimensional store, interact with their favourite brands, and engage with digital content curated by the retailer - across any browser. And finally, we've announced our speaker lineup for BizTrendsLIVE! Mail moc.ytinummoczib@pvsr to book for the event taking place January 2019. Until next week! Lauren Hartzenberg |