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Lauren Hartzenberg If you're searching for proof that retail as we know it is changing, look no further than Shanghai's 24-hour, unstaffed, self-driving grocery store...read |
| | Maryla Masojada In Part 1 of the Trade Intelligence Retail Trends 2018 report, we described how globally and locally, we are in the beginning stages of a game-changing revolution in how products are made and sold...read |
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Two of the directors of Steinhoff - Sanlam chairman Johan van Zyl and accounting expert Len Konar - say former CEO Markus Jooste "misled" the furniture retailer's board.read | 
The current spike in the incidences of listeriosis serves as a stark reminder of the importance of having the means to timely identify and act on food safety threats...read | 
A recent episode of Special Assignment looked into how unsafe imported chicken ends up in consumers' pots...read |
| | |  | Issued By Bizcommunity.com Find out how to invest in your company's presence on the biggest multi-industry B2B news website in Africa and attract more interest from 328,000 decision-maker audiences across 18 industry sectors... read | | |  | Paul Drechsler As possibly the world's oldest economic activity, retailing didn't venture away from the traditional street, with its congestion, grime and weather exposure, until about 1800... read | |  | Alistair Anderson Accelerate Property Fund is banking on the relaunch of the Fourways Mall in 2018 to boost confidence in the company and its shares. Accelerate, which wants to dominate the Fourways node, has redeveloped the mall - set to open in the last quarter - into Africa's largest shopping centre... read | | |  | Grace Mumo In a world where disposable, mass-produced goods of dubious quality are wreaking havoc on the environment, there is a growing place for luxury goods... read | | |  | Tom Jackson South African startup Airbuy has rolled out its alternative payment gateway that allows e-commerce sites to accept payments without their customers exposing their banking details... read | |  | Tom Jackson South African on-demand delivery service Zulzi is to expand to Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria in the coming months from its Johannesburg North base... read | | |  | Issued By Africa Luxury & Wealth Summit The 2018 edition of the Africa Luxury & Wealth Summit being held in Cape Town on 27 February will be attended by luxury brand owners and wealth managers from South Africa and beyond... read | | |  | Nick Hedley Woolworths said on Wednesday it had impaired the value of Australian department store chain David Jones by nearly R7bn... read | |  | Fans of global retailer Cotton On Group will now be able to shop online via a dedicated online store, and earn rewards... read | |  | As it continues to grow its wholesale, manufacturing and online presence nationwide, shoemaker Bata South Africa has announced the rationalisation/restructuring of its retail division... read | |  | Hedi Slimane, the designer who pioneered the skinny look at Dior and Saint Laurent, is to take over at Celine, the brand's owners said on Sunday... read | |  | Michelle Gumede Analysts are divided on whether Woolworths CEO Ian Moir should fall on his sword after the retailer was forced to impair the value of its Australian department store chain, David Jones, by nearly R7bn. read | | |  | Ammaar Sukhadia Kimberly-Clark (think Huggies and Kleenex) is expecting to cut an estimated 5,000 jobs - approximately 12% of its workforce - and to get rid of some manufacturing plants... read | |  | Lauren Hartzenberg NEWSWATCH: Family-owned global spirits maker Bacardi Limited has acquired 100% ownership of Patrón Spirits International and its Patron tequila brand... read | | |  | Alcoholic drinks giant, Pernod Ricard, has joined the war on plastic by declaring that it will no longer use non-biodegradable plastic straws and stirrers... read | | |  | Issued By Pyrotec Tower is separating from the Pyrotec brands, which include PackMark and PackMedia, to enable each company to focus on its strengths and continue to grow within its markets... read | |  | Issued By Pyrotec In the testing centre, different hang tab materials and packaging solutions are tested to determine what combination is best to carry various products... read | | |  | By 2021, smart technologies will provide shoppers with new levels of personalisation, speed and convenience... read | |  | The market research company, Euromonitor International revealed the top 10 global consumer trends for 2018... read | | |  | Jainita Khatri As smart technology enters our homes, cars, work and leisure time, marketers have the opportunity to innovate and reach potential customers via ever-expanding touch points... read | |  | Jessica Tennant Omo's latest campaign, 'Dirt Is Good', is based on the premise that with Omo Auto, just a quick wash can remove the toughest stains, meaning 'less time washing, more time living'... a life full of play and active, shared experiences with your family and friends. Importantly, this message is not being directed at particular genders... read | |  | PARIS - British model Amena Khan, who had been chosen by L'Oreal to appear in an advertising campaign in Britain, has pulled out over accusations she made anti-Israeli comments in a series of old tweets... read | |  | Lunice Johnston 2018 started off with a social media outcry from netizens and consumers around the world who were offended by a blatantly racist advert produced by Swedish clothing giant H&M... read | | |  | France's Carrefour group said Tuesday it is overhauling its business in a transformation plan involving thousands of job cuts, a product revamp and new partnerships... read | |  | Robert Laing Poundland, the UK discount store chain Steinhoff International acquired for 610m in July 2016, wants to divorce itself from its scandal-ridden parent via a management buyout... read | |  | Michelle Gumede The Clicks group delivered impressive growth in the 20 weeks to January, lifted by strong promotional offerings as it continues to show resilience in the tough economic climate... read | |  | Online giant Amazon on Monday plans to open a convenience store in Seattle where hungry customers will be able to grab sandwiches and go... read | | |  | Lindy Lee Many South African retailers remain steadfast in their traditional business models, characterised by high-touch, 'bricks-and-mortar' engagements, as they try to create the best possible in-store experiences... read | | |  | Issued By UCT Graduate School of Business Global retailer H&M may need to take a look at its human resources strategy and in particular at staff awareness and insight into diversity and intercultural competence, says business school professor... read | | | | Alfred Lord Tennyson "Who is wise in love, love most, say least." Alicia Keys "I always want to stay focused on who I am, even as I'm discovering who I am." Horace "Don't think, just do." Anne Roiphe "Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life." Plautus "The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things with money." |
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