In top headlines this week, Proudly South African has created an e-shopping site to assist small, medium and even large local businesses to sell more using only South African suppliers and service providers, and Checkers has introduced a range of meal kits called Ready to Chef, with four different recipes available in stores each week.

In other top news, contactless payment service Samsung Pay is finally available in South Africa, and PepsiCo has agreed to acquire SodaStream International Ltd, a countertop carbonated water machine maker, for $3.2 billion.

Elsewehere,OneCart, an on-demand grocery concierge startup described as an 'Uber for groceries' recently expanded its service from Gauteng to Cape Town, and has expressed plans to conquer Durban next, and Deloitte has established an interactive Connected Retail experience at its Greenhouse innovation space in Cape Town.

In continuation of our #WomensMonth focus, I chat to Pernod Ricard SA's Elizabeth Lee Ming about marketing to the modern consumer, advice for women climbing the corporate ladder and the importance of women supporting each other in the workplace. And Evan-Lee Courie interview Linda Reddy, supply chain director for Nando's IMEA, about playing a pivotal role in driving the company's local supply chain.

Until next week, enjoy!

Lauren Hartzenberg
Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com


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