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Port2Port.wine expands its offering
Now in its second year, online retailer Port2Port.wine is increasing its offering to South African wine lovers. The online platform, founded by Nicolò Pudel and Vincent Bührer, is rapidly expanding, as more South African wine estates come to grips with the reality that a digital route to market is not a nice-to-have - it is a must-have. 29 May 2017
Image credit: All Gold
Image credit: All Gold
Tiger Brands is refining its rest of Africa strategy, saying it will adopt a more focused approach when entering new territories. This comes after the disposal of operations in East Africa and Nigeria. 29 May 2017
Massmart sales outlook gloomy
Sales for diversified retailer Massmart Holdings in the first five months of this year were disappointing and no noticeable improvement was expected in the local consumer sector for the rest of this year, CEO Guy Hayward told shareholders at the group's annual general meeting on Thursday. 26 May 2017
Image credit: Sunday Times
Image credit: Sunday Times
Spur CEO Pierre van Tonder accused Solidarity of trying to score "political points" yesterday after the union's CE penned an open letter, saying he had "lost his appetite" for the restaurant franchise. 26 May 2017
Amazon opens first brick and mortar New York bookshop
NEW YORK, US - Online retail giant Amazon on Thursday opened its first brick and mortar bookstore in New York, selling a limited range of its highest-rated books and letting customers browse products as in times gone by. 26 May 2017
Coca-Cola saves 290 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has announced a saving of almost 726 million litres of water over the past six years, equivalent to 290 Olympic size swimming pools of water, as the country faces its most severe drought in more than 40 years. 26 May 2017
Grant Pattison to take up CEO-designate role at Edcon from June
Former Massmart CEO Grant Pattison will replace Bernie Brookes as Edcon CEO in February 2018. 26 May 2017
#AfricaMonth: The Crazy Store takes on Botswana
South African discount retail chain, The Crazy Store, has expanded its footprint into neighbouring Botswana, opening an outlet in the expanding Gaborone suburb of Phakalane. 26 May 2017
Meet the Afro-centric kidswear brand uplifting PE communities
Myang is an all-woman company, which provides employment and upliftment opportunities for several women in the poverty-stricken communities of Port Elizabeth. Producing shoes and fashion items with a strong African sense, it has made headway with its Afro-centric products for kids aged birth to six years. 26 May 2017
Image credit: Lewis Group
Image credit: Lewis Group
Struggling furniture and household goods retailer Lewis Group will take advantage of poor sentiment for its stock by embarking on a share buyback exercise. 26 May 2017
Tiger Brands reports interim HEPS up 7% to R10.36
Fast moving consumer goods group Tiger Brands on Thursday reported a 7% increase in interim headline earnings per share (HEPS) to R10.36 for the period to end-March. 25 May 2017
Nigerian male grooming market set for growth
African research company, Trendtype, conducted a comprehensive survey on the Nigerian male grooming market, and it predicts rapid growth. 25 May 2017
TFG acquires Australian menswear group RAG
TFG has acquired Australian menswear group Retail Apparel Group (RAF) for close to R3bn. TFG says its acquisition of RAG further broadens its international expansion into chosen geographical areas with a product and value offering that is well aligned with TFG's multi-brand business model. 25 May 2017
Putting people at the centre of multi-buy promotions
In the midst of tough economic conditions, businesses seeking growth must constantly re-examine and refine strategies to ensure efforts are contributing to the bottom line. In the South African retail and manufacturing sectors, promotions have become a popular tool to attain this growth. 25 May 2017
This breathable workout suit helps you cool down after a sweaty gym session
Researchers at MIT use living cells to give this unique garment a cool advantage. 25 May 2017
New men's care range, Red Dane, launches in South Africa
A new local men's care range, Red Dane has launched in South Africa. Designed for South Africa's harsh climate, it contains activated charcoal, essential oils, kelp, apricot kernels, grapeseed oil, peppermint extract and green tea. 24 May 2017
Shoprite opens doors to community gardens for World Hunger Day
To raise awareness of World Hunger Day on Sunday 28 May 2017, the Shoprite Group will give community projects it supports access to local markets, by allowing them to sell fresh produce from their sustainable food gardens at its Shoprite and Checkers stores across South Africa from 26 to 28 May. 24 May 2017
Tech, trends and the future of retail at SACSC Research Conference
The 2017 South African Council of Shopping Centres' (SACSC) Research Conference highlighted the state of the South African economy, the evolution of technology, retail and consumer trends 24 May 2017
Verimark CEO Michael van Straaten. Image credit: Financial Mail
Verimark CEO Michael van Straaten. Image credit: Financial Mail
Verimark has more than doubled its full-year profit after the direct retailer increased selling prices and a stronger rand kept a lid on the cost of imports. 24 May 2017
Rhodes Food Group CEO, Bruce Henderson. Image credit: Business Day
Rhodes Food Group CEO, Bruce Henderson. Image credit: Business Day
Acquisitive food producer Rhodes appears to have survived the drought better than its larger rivals, reporting both turnover and profit growth for the first half of its financial year. 23 May 2017
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