The CEM Africa Summit 2025 is set to redefine the future of customer experience (CX) by placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of the conversation. With the rapid evolution of AI technologies, the summit will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts to explore how AI is transforming CX across industries such as finance, retail, and telecoms. 18 Jun 2025
Consumer price inflation was 2,8% in May, unchanged from 2,8% in April. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0,2% between April and May reveals Stats SA. 18 Jun 2025
Petshop Science is enlisting Sixty60 to handle the heavy lifting, providing fast, reliable deliveries of everything that busy pet parents need to keep their dogs, cats, fish, budgies and more, well-fed and cared for. 18 Jun 2025
Known for its strong ties to skateboarding, street culture, and creative self-expression, Vans has firmly embedded itself in South African youth culture. 18 Jun 2025
Social-commerce platform Mys Tyler has released Mys Tyler Insights - South Africa Edition 2025, a large-scale data report from over 20,000 women located in South Africa aged 18+... 18 Jun 2025
Leonard Lauder, the businessman who built Estée Lauder into one of the world's biggest cosmetic makers, has died at the age of 92. 17 Jun 2025
According to Wine Intelligence and the European Parliament, global wine consumption has declined by 7.5% over the past two decades, with the European Union itself seeing a 24% drop between 2010 and 2020. Yet, this isn’t a tale of an industry in decline; it’s one of evolution. 17 Jun 2025
Onwaba Gonyora, director at Brahman Hills Weddings, Events, Hotel & Spa, in the Midlands, brings decades of experience in planning events and weddings, managing conferences, retreats and corporate gatherings. 17 Jun 2025
Woolworths has relaunched its Youth Makers competition — a nationwide search for passionate, young entrepreneurs who are ready to take their brand to the next level. 17 Jun 2025
Foot traffic in traditional malls has declined significantly in recent years. According to the South African Council of Shopping Centres, centres that rely solely on retail have seen slower recovery post-Covid, while mixed-use destinations have rebounded faster. 13 Jun 2025
Lesedi Lehasa, a trade quality specialist at South African Breweries (SAB), is a driven and solutions-focused young leader who turns challenges into long-term improvements. 13 Jun 2025
Groblersdal Mall in Limpopo is undergoing a transformative redevelopment that will firmly establish it as a modern, welcoming and shopper-oriented destination that is growing and evolving together with its community. 13 Jun 2025
South Africa’s youth face a daunting landscape marked by limited access to quality early childhood development (ECD) services. Without the necessary support, young children face challenges in cognitive, social, and emotional development, which are crucial in their formative years. 13 Jun 2025
Restaurants and bars in South Africa are being urged to refine their bottle service strategies as new data reveals strong consumer interest in large-format purchases, particularly among younger, high-spending demographics. 13 Jun 2025
H&M South Africa has partnered with youth empowerment non-profit organisation Star for Life, to promote gender equality, raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV), and empower adolescent girls to reach their full potential. 13 Jun 2025
Youth Day invites us to pause and consider the role young people are already playing in shaping South Africa’s economy – including the evolving retail landscape. 12 Jun 2025
Woolworths has launched its Inclusive Justice Institute designed to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and community impact programmes. 12 Jun 2025
This Youth Month, we chat with twins Tebogo and Lebogang Ndala, the dynamic chefs, sports nutritionists, and award-winning cookbook authors from Pretoria. 11 Jun 2025
Skincare used to be a face-to-face business. Trusted advisors at beauty counters, carefully curated shelves and in-person consultations shaped how consumers discovered and selected their routines. 11 Jun 2025
Online retailer, Takealot, continues to make everyday shopping faster, easier and more personalised with the expansion of its popular on-demand delivery service, TakealotNow. 11 Jun 2025
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