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H&M faces backlashSwedish retailer H&M faced backlash last week after an advert showing a little black boy wearing a "coolest monkey in the jungle" hoodie was labelled as racist. The ad, which has since been removed, came under fire on social media and drew criticism from a number of local personalities as well. Rejecting the retailer's apology, the Economic Freedom Fighters stormed into several H&M stores on the weekend upending racks and pushing over shop dummies. In other top news, Woolworths is looking to bolster sales in the struggling Australian unit by adding the Balmain brand to its offerings, and the Dutch Investors Association says it has been approached by many South African-registered Steinhoff shareholders interested in participating in its class action against the disgraced retailer. #BizTrends2018 highlightsOn a more positive note, #BizTrends2018 remains in full swing, so be sure to keep an eye on the special section for insights that will help your business prepare for the year ahead. In this week's must-read trend highlights: • Dave Nemeth from Trend Forward delves into the the call for authentic, experiential retail design. • Maryla Masojada from Trade Intelligence shares Part 1 of her report 'What is shaping grocery retail in South Africa.' • Elizabeth Lee Ming from Pernod Ricard explains why creating value remains key in the premium spirits brand experience. • Tony Da Fonseca from the Franchise Association of South Africa answers the question 'Is franchising future-proof?'• Molefi Moloantoa from Primedia Unlimited Malls details how brands can amplify emotional connections through consumer ecosystems. All that and more. Enjoy! Lauren Hartzenberg
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Maryla Masojada In this two-part report, Trade Intelligence reveals the drivers and trends shaping grocery retail in South Africa in the short to medium term...read |
| | Lauren Hartzenberg In today's dynamic business environment, we should be seeking to understand the trends impacting a broader range of industries, regardless of the business sector we're in...read |
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Michelle Gumede Clothing and food retailer Woolworths is looking to bolster sales in the struggling Australian unit by adding the Balmain brand to its offerings...read | 
Ann Crotty The Dutch Investors Association (VEB) says it has been approached by many South African-registered Steinhoff shareholders interested in participating in its class action against Steinhoff...read | 
Kyle Zeeman Some of SA's most famous faces have expressed outrage over international clothing brand H&M's latest advert showing a little black boy wearing a "coolest monkey in the jungle" hoodie...read |
| | |  | Elizabeth Lee Ming In challenging economic times, consumers either choose less expensive brands that allow them to buy more, or opt to buy less and trade up to indulge their tastes for aspirational brands... read | |  | Tony Da Fonseca Modern-day franchising has been with us since the mid-1950s when it made its presence felt in the USA. Subsequently, expansion was swift and within a few short years, the concept had conquered the world. read | |  | Molefi Moloantoa Our physical and virtual environments are merging at a rapid pace, making us more digitally connected than ever before. Consumers want what they want and they want it now... read | |  | Paul Gerard Time. There is never enough of it. It is an increasingly valuable commodity for all South Africans across the entire social and economic spectrum... read | |  | Andy Fenner I'm not that big on food trends, to be honest. I find gimmicks and 'flavour of the month' offerings a very slippery slope. That said, I do think established chefs, producers and industry thought-leaders who have the ability to change with the times are critical for the industry. read | |  | Tumelo Mojapelo Last year saw all things focused on wellness go mainstream as the public became aware of the benefits of being physically fit and healthy... read | |  | Harry van Huyssteen Throughput is imperative in business. The challenge is to mitigate barriers negatively impacting throughput... read | |
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| | |  | Wynand Smit In the mid to late 90s the number of internet businesses grew exponentially. Since consumers were getting connected in their millions, this space was ideal for entrepreneurs to create hype around projected profitability... read | | |  | Sunita Menon SA's manufacturing output grew 1.7% in November from the same month in 2016, beating the economists' consensus of 0.45%, Statistics SA reported... read | | |  | The digital commerce environment is developing and evolving at such a rate that global tax systems are struggling to keep up... read | | |  | Think Italian fashion and you are likely to think of chic central, Milan. But "Made in Italy" actually has its roots in Florence, where the hotly anticipated Pitti Uomo trade fair opens this week... read | | |  | More than 230 workers from the BM Food Manufacturers Lanseria plant are on strike until their demand for a wage increase has been met... read | |  | Sayali Tribhuvan Processed food is estimated to be the dominant application segment in the potato processing market in 2017... read | |  | According to the latest FAO Food Price Index, global food prices declined in December. However, the index averaged 174.6 points in 2017, up 8.2% from 2016 and reaching the highest annual average since 2014... read | |  | John Purchase Agro-food systems often differ considerably from country to country, depending on the level of development, resource availability, business sophistication and agro-food policies and legislation adopted... read | |  | Roland Peens The South African wine industry is experiencing one of its most exciting phases in history. So, what are some of the emerging trends in 2018? read | | |  | In 2013, Greg Mommsen left the IT industry to set up one of the first Col'Cacchio pizzeria franchises in Bryanston... read | | |  | NRD Capital, a US-based private equity firm that specialises in franchise investments, has cemented its entry into the African market with its acquisition of Mike's Kitchen... read | | |  | Dave Chambers Woolworths' Farming for the Future programme is succeeding in encouraging farmers to use more environmentally friendly management practices than their counterparts that do not supply the grocery chain... read | |  | Njideka Agbo The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have said that a temperature rise of just 2.1 degrees centigrade might put an to the chocolate industry... read | | |  | Issued By ACDOCOSA ACDOCO South Africa, exclusive distributor for SKYN condoms, the world's number one non-latex condom, has introduced a new offering to the range called SKYN Elite... read | |  | Aspen Pharmacare CEO Stephen Saad says he wants an inquiry into market manipulation after the company's shares slumped on rumours that Viceroy Research was preparing a report on the group... read | | |  | While it cannot be proven to be the source of the current Listeriosis outbreak, a chicken abattoir will remain closed "in the best interest of public health"... read | | |  | The market intelligence agency, Mintel, recently released the top five trends that will shape the packaging industry in 2018... read | | |  | South African bread brand, Sasko, has brought back its once-retired mascot Sasko Sam in response to requests from the public... read | |  | Swedish clothing giant Hennes and Mauritz on Monday apologised and removed an advertisement of a black child after the company was accused of being racist... read | | |  | The Economic Freedom Fighters must be held accountable for all the damages incurred as a result of vandalism at a number of H&M stores, the DA said on Sunday... read | |  | Exclusive Books fulfilled the dream of Carina Greyling of Kempton Park, who had listed being "locked inside an Exclusive Books for the night" as her top birthday wish... read | | |  | A glitch in a supply chain can cost an organisation up to 10% of its shareholder value, and even put the company out of business. Supply chain disruptions are therefore widely regarded as one of the greatest risks facing manufacturers... read | | | | Bernard Baruch "Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why." Jerome K. Jerome "Love is like the measles; we all have to go through it." Frank Lloyd Wright "Television is chewing gum for the eyes." Marcus Aurelius "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength." Stephen Hawking "Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious." |
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