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Winners of Cleaver Awards announced
The winners of the 13th Cleaver Awards has been announced...read
 
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New technologies are invading fashion boutiques. Credit: Pinsetti/Pixabay
Digital by design: how technology is breathing new life into the fashion business

Céline Abecassis-Moedas and Valérie Moatti

Marketplaces, online platforms, customised offerings, virtual fitting rooms and other innovations are all examples of the "phygital" transformation of fashion retail...read
MaXhosa by Laduma takes Zara to task for alleged design knock-off
MaXhosa by Laduma takes Zara to task for alleged design knock-off
Celebrated South African fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo, creator of the MaXhosa by Laduma brand, is taking legal action against Spanish fashion retailer Zara over an alleged case of copyright infringement...read
Checkers swops Little Shop for eco-friendly seedling kits
Checkers swops Little Shop for eco-friendly seedling kits
In a follow-up to the Checkers Mini Shop collectables craze launched in 2016, the retailer has announced its newest campaign consisting of environmentally-friendly Little Garden seedling kits...read
Manufacturing Indaba
The role of incentives in manufacturing

Issued By Manufacturing Indaba

The Manufacturing Indaba 2018 will be leading pertinent discussions regarding the various government grants, tax incentives and financing opportunities available to manufacturing-specific enterprises... read

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Banking & Finance
A South African's guide to moving to and making it in Malta: Attention shoppers, isle one!

Marcus 'The Maltese Falcon' Brewster

Where do you find Europe's most avid shoppers? Living on the island of Malta, according to findings released comparing EU28 nations... read
Design & Manufacturing
Wool outlook for 2018

Nico Groenewald

Increased affluence in traditional markets such as China and a growing demand for natural fibres in athleisure wear coupled with an abundant supply have created a "perfect storm" for wool... read
E-commerce
Spree App selected as App of the Day
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Fashion & Homeware
Ackermans opens the doors to its 700th store... but not without doing a little good in the community first

Issued By Ackermans

Value retailer Ackermans opened its 700th store, in the Rustenburg Platinum Square, with plenty of opening day specials and lucky draw prizes... read
Pacinamix on making great collaborations look tasty

Issued By Pacinamix

Pacinamix, McDonald's PR and communications agency, has taken an amazing leap in looking at ideas that bring food and fashion together... read
FMCG
Nigeria's TradeDepot secures $3m Series A round 0

Tom Jackson

Nigerian startup TradeDepot, an innovative SaaS platform for FMCG distribution in Africa, has secured a $3m Series A round led by Partech Ventures' recently launched Africa Fund to expand in Nigeria and launch in other countries... read
Minister appoints panel to review zero-rated products
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has appointed a panel that will review the current list of VAT zero-rated products... read
First limited edition SA whisky added to Checkers exclusive Private Barrel Co. range

Lauren Hartzenberg

Checkers LiquorShop has revealed a new addition to its Private Barrel Co. collection of whiskies sourced from the finest distillers. The newly unveiled 6-year-old James Sedgwick single malt... read
Global bread and bakery consumption continues to experience modest growth
The global bread and bakery product market displayed modest, but sustainable growth throughout the period under review, increasing from 122,000 tonnes in 2007 to 129,000 tonnes in 2016... read
AB Sugar commits to sustainability with 2030 targets
AB Sugar today launches a bold set of commitments with the aim of becoming the world's leading sustainable sugar business... read
More pork on the braai as farmers redirect pigs for the fresh meat market
The pork industry has suffered an unnecessary blow following the listeriosis outbreak. The loss to the value chain could, so far, exceed R1bn, but consumers are benefitting from the decrease in the price of pork whilst other meats trend higher... read
French wine company AdVini consolidates position in SA with Stellenbosch Vineyards acquisition
With the established winemaking facility, bottling activities and logistical centre that's supported by a reputable back office, the acquisition provides a strategic benefit for AdVini South Africa that complements its activities... read
Key insights into the global garlic market
In 2016, global garlic consumption stood at $18.1bn, +8% more than the year before. It is anticipated that the next nine year period will see an upward trend in garlic cultivation due to a number of factors... read
Green Sustainability
Plastic packaging is often pollution for profit

Anthony J Ryan

As a polymer scientist, it feels like my life's work is dismissed as immoral by even my hero Sir David Attenborough, simply because I deal with plastics... read
Sustainability trends shaping retail in 2018

Feroz Koor

Sustainability issues are increasingly shaping trends in the retail sector. In this year's World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, three of the top global risks in terms of likelihood and impact are environmental... read
Health & Beauty
Tresemmé relaunched Keratin Smooth range
Import/Export
VAT hike should encourage importers to rethink traditional ways of doing business
Given the challenging economic environment, many have dreaded the recent one percentage point increase of VAT in South Africa... read
Research
Uptick in Shopping Centre Sales
The uptick in shopping centre sales out of negative territory is continuing according to report... read
Retail Marketing
Goodbye Malaria's retail roll-out

Issued By Scan Retail

This is the story of how a simple retail product can be used creatively and effectively in a life-saving project... read
Retailers
With its purchase of Whole Foods, is Amazon's goal to revolutionise food distribution?

Isabelle Chaboud

On 20 March 2018, Amazon became the second most valuable company in the world, with a market capitalisation exceeding $768 billion... read
CNA and Edgars stores to sport new look

Lauren Hartzenberg

A rebrand is on the cards for CNA and Edgars stores as part of Edcon's turnaround strategy to win back shoppers... read
Supply Chain
How SA's electronics industry can stay current

Craig Johnston

The global marketplace is dominated by constant innovations in technology, business processes, and business management systems... read
Technology
Making technology in retail work

Edwill Nel

A shop sends its valued customer, John, a text message about a sale on a brand of shower gel. It is John's favourite scent, the perfect size, priced at a discount... read
Training
The sixth annual RMDP culminates in over 1,700 upskilled retail managers

Issued By Enterprises University of Pretoria

The sixth annual run of the Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP) - presented in partnership with Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) and the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) has come to a roaring success... read
Business
AfricArena World Tour to select startups in top African tech cities
The Cape Town-based AfricArena event, to be held in partnership with Wesgro and Silicon Cape, will be hosting a "World Tour" in May to select startups to pitch at the event in November... read
Call for applications: Google Deep Learning Indaba
Applications are now open for the second Deep Learning Indaba which aims to strengthen the foundations of African machine learning and to increase the participation of African researchers in the field... read
Can I get your attention!

Jared Molko

It's been six months since I left my comfy job at a giant, well-known tech company and I've had a decent amount of time to reflect. It was an experience for which I will always be grateful... read
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