The Grocery Retail Sector Market Inquiry, initiated by the Competition Commission, has received input from the Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation (SLF), in partnership the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security (CoE) and the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape. 6 Jul 2017
As part of its annual Franchise Business Festival, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) recently held its Awards for Excellence in Franchising, sponsored by Sanlam. 6 Jul 2017
A new online cause-based pop-up platform, the Forgood Pop-Up Store, allows shoppers to directly support reputable causes when purchasing from its curated selection of handcrafted products. The platform has more than 1,300 different opportunities and 500 accredited social causes for people to choose from; the Smile Foundation, Dogtown SA, Jewels of Hope, Gay and Lesbian Network and Kainav Conservation Foundation are among them. 6 Jul 2017
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Clothing retailer The Foschini Group (TFG) is the latest of a number of retailers to come under the spotlight of the National Credit Regulator (NCR) for allegedly charging a club fee on its credit agreements with the group having been referred to the National Consumer Tribunal. 6 Jul 2017
This Mandela Day, Pick n Pay and FoodForward SA have partnered for a national food drive with a goal to provide one million meals to beneficiaries of FoodForward SA. The campaign, which endorses the 2017 national Mandela Day theme 'Take Action Against Poverty', will culminate on 18 July. 5 Jul 2017
All Gold has introduced a simple-to-store squeeze bottle for a range of its jams, new flavours and Lite options in its Connoisseurs range. 5 Jul 2017
As South Africa and China continue to strengthen trade relations, the China Homelife Fair and co-located China Machinex, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 31 August to 2 September 2017, will offer a meeting ground for further business opportunities. 5 Jul 2017
Primedia Outdoor has developed a system that combines GIS technology with population data and consumer insights to isolate consumer ‘convergence nodes' - hubs of commercial activity frequented by an economically active population and where money changes hands. The outdoor advertising media company says the system will enable its customers to make more effective decisions. 5 Jul 2017
BMi Research has released its reports on the ready to drink (RTD) energy and sports drinks market for 2016, both of which exhibited substantial growth with new players entering the market. 5 Jul 2017
Blessing Lunga makes shoes in his two-roomed shack. He learned how to make them from a man he stayed with in Johannesburg. 5 Jul 2017
The National Credit Regulator has referred clothing retailer Foschini to the National Consumer Tribunal for charging consumers a club fee on credit agreements, which is not permitted by the National Credit Act. 4 Jul 2017
The fourth annual Manufacturing Indaba, held on 27-28 June 2017 in Ekurhuleni, brought together key industry players, with revitalisation and collaboration high on the agenda. 4 Jul 2017
Long4Life, an investment firm founded by businessman Brian Joffe, has made a nonbinding offer for Holdsport in a surprise move into the sports market. 4 Jul 2017
The first Timothy Oulton gallery in Africa has been launched by Weylandts inside its Fourways store. The dedicated 85 sqm space is exclusively branded and furnished with Timothy Oulton pieces and is the first store-within-a-store concept Weylandts has introduced. 4 Jul 2017
South African franchisee, Siyaghopa Trading Group, will be opening its first Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen quick service restaurant (QSR) in Sandton City, Johannesburg on 13 July 2017. 4 Jul 2017
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the restaurant and retail sector should be funded despite the recession as these businesses will be engines for growth. 4 Jul 2017
Gold Brands Investments says the 2017 financial year will be remembered as one in which companies with exposure to the consumer goods sector suffered significant headwinds. 4 Jul 2017
The online retail sector in Africa presents an exciting opportunity for retailers to grow their businesses by connecting with new customers. e-commerce is expected to grow significantly and as the use of technology also grows, the market becomes more attractive to companies based both inside and outside the continent. 4 Jul 2017
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Christo Wiese, Shoprite's chairman and its largest shareholder, seems flabbergasted by the outcry over the retail giant's imminent R1.83bn payment to former CEO Whitey Basson in line with a buyback deal struck in December 2003. 3 Jul 2017
Collaboration with online retail partners, such as Travelstart, SA Florist and Cybercellar, has been pivotal to TFG's e-commerce success, by driving social engagement and generating revenue. 3 Jul 2017
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