H&M has unveiled the name of its next designer collaborator: Elie Saab 4 Sep 2026
South African-owned premium spirits business CVH Spirits is re-establishing its presence in the local market, bringing its portfolio of single malt Scotch whiskies back to South Africa as it enters a new phase of international growth. 4 Sep 2026
KFC Africa, RCL Foods, MultiChoice and Santam have been recognised for turning customer and consumer intelligence into business action at the inaugural Geshido Insights Awards, launched by iqbusiness. 4 Sep 2026
The Foschini Group (TFG) is set to accelerate the rationalisation of its store network after a largely flat start to its 2027 financial year, with the retailer planning to close a further 180 stores over the next three financial years as customers increasingly shift towards online shopping. 3 Sep 2026
Woolworths has voluntarily recalled its WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo (barcode: 6009233284823) with immediate effect after quality assurance testing identified the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae in a limited batch. 3 Sep 2026
South African restaurant operators are under growing pressure to protect margins, control costs and make faster decisions, and hospitality technology company Pilot believes the answer may already be sitting inside their point-of-sale data. 3 Sep 2026
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South African sleepwear brand N3YH has launched its first leisurewear collection, extending the brand beyond the bedroom with everyday pieces for women and, for the first time, a dedicated range for men. 3 Sep 2026
Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) has sharpened its strategic focus around its market-leading Food business after delivering a resilient set of FY2026 results, with group turnover and concession sales increasing 4.3% to R84.5bn despite weaker consumer demand, higher operating costs and a more challenging second half. 3 Sep 2026
Jacobs is expanding its offering beyond the traditional coffee cup with the launch of Jacobs Ice Presso Latte and Jacobs Ice Presso Classic. 2 Sep 2026
NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first half of 2026, reflecting a resilient market for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and a challenging environment for retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector. 2 Sep 2026
South Africa’s online retail market is on track to reach R159bn in 2026, marking a significant milestone as e-commerce is expected to account for an average 10% of total retail turnover for the first full calendar year. 2 Sep 2026
Two decades after opening its doors on Hudson Street in Cape Town’s De Waterkant, Origin Coffee Roasters is celebrating 20 years of helping build South Africa’s specialty coffee industry – with one of its former floor sweepers now helping lead the business. 2 Sep 2026
Shoprite Holdings is set to deepen its presence beyond traditional grocery retail with the proposed acquisition of Vida e Caffe, adding an established coffee and quick-service restaurant (QSR) network to the group’s growing portfolio of adjacent retail businesses. 1 Sep 2026
Sea Harvest has delivered a resilient set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with the seafood group improving profitability and reducing debt despite pressure on fishing volumes, fuel costs and exchange rates. 1 Sep 2026
Black Friday has become one of the biggest retail events on the South African calendar. What began as a single day of discounted shopping has evolved into weeks of deals across online and brick and mortar channels as retailers and e-tailers push offers throughout Cyber Monday and even run ‘Black November’ campaigns. 1 Sep 2026
KwaZulu-Natal’s independent coffee scene is set for another moment in the spotlight as the Battle of the Beans (BOB) 2026 competition returns for its third year, bringing together coffee entrepreneurs, baristas and consumers in a province-wide celebration of coffee culture. 1 Sep 2026
For pet owners, treats are more than a product in a shopping basket. They are part of the everyday rituals that strengthen the bond between people and their animals – a reality that Montego Pet Nutrition is highlighting through its Bags ’o Wags range and its ongoing support for animal welfare. 1 Sep 2026
Markham has launched its latest What About the Boys (WATB) collection, continuing a four-year partnership focused on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through education, mentorship and conversations with young South Africans. 1 Sep 2026
As manufacturers across West Africa respond to growing demand for greater productivity, efficiency and sustainability, access to the latest technologies, expert knowledge and trusted industry partners has never been more important. Opening soon at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 8-10 September, Propak West Africa will once again bring together local and international exhibitors, manufacturers and industry professionals for one of West Africa's premier manufacturing and packaging exhibitions, serving the packaging, plastics, print, labelling and food processing sectors. More than an exhibition, Propak West Africa provides a platform where global innovation, technical expertise and business opportunities converge to support sustainability, strengthen regional manufacturing and connect local industry with world-class technologies and solutions. 31 Aug 2026
As climate change, water scarcity and urbanisation place increasing pressure on South Africa's food system, one Western Cape agri-tech startup is taking a different approach to how fresh produce could reach consumers – by growing it inside shipping containers. 31 Aug 2026
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