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Wine in 2025: Pockets of growth despite sober start
South Africa’s wine industry, following a record-breaking 2024, has faced a challenging first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Market Review. 24 Jun 2025
Study reveals Coca-Cola System's $10.4bn impact is reshaping Africa’s economy
The Coca-Cola Company has revealed the results of a comprehensive Africa-wide socio-economic impact study. 24 Jun 2025
Spaza Shop Awareness Campaign benefits business owners
Government’s Spaza Shop Support Awareness Campaign is providing much-needed clarity while also encouraging business owners to do things by the book. 24 Jun 2025
Woolworths relaunches Earth Friendly cleaning range
Woolworths has relaunched its Earth Friendly range of cleaning products – featuring lower prices, refreshed packaging, and stronger sustainability standards. 24 Jun 2025
Levi’s and Nike partner in new sportswear collaboration
Two titans of American culture, Levi’s and Nike have joined forces in a new sportswear collaboration. 24 Jun 2025
EBM shines on international stage with more international honours
Retail marketing agency continues to impress at ICSC and SOLAL Awards 23 Jun 2025
#YouthMonth: Meredith Allan, a force behind Shoprite Group's Xtra Savings programme
Meredith Allan leads one of Africa’s most impactful rewards programmes – helping 33 million people save, stretch their budgets and feed their families. 23 Jun 2025
Flanagan & Gerard and Sun International to develop GrandWest Mall in Cape Town
Flanagan & Gerard Group, in partnership with Sun International, hosted the leasing launch of GrandWest Mall recently, drawing interest from more than 100 national, regional and local retailers. 23 Jun 2025
Game, Makro and Builders bring back Halfway Day promotion
In response to feedback from consumers searching for Black Friday type price cuts in the the middle of the year, Game, Makro and Builders are bringing back their Halfway Day promotion. 23 Jun 2025
Jet opens new flagship store in Canal Walk
Jet is redefining customer experience in South Africa’s value fashion retail sector with the opening of its new flagship store. 23 Jun 2025
Shaun Shehab, lead solutions engineer at Ecentric, says the refund process holds untapped potential to enhance customer experience (Image supplied)
Shaun Shehab, lead solutions engineer at Ecentric, says the refund process holds untapped potential to enhance customer experience (Image supplied)
The refund process, often a retailer’s (and customer's) biggest pain point, holds untapped potential to enhance customer experience and drive efficiency. 20 Jun 2025
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The Customer Experience Africa Awards (CXAs) are officially back for 2025 and brings together the very best in customer experience from across the continent for a night of recognition, celebration, and connection. 20 Jun 2025
The rise of cult collectible toys fuels a social media frenzy
From quirky plush toys with questionable teeth to collectible eggs that crack open with ASMR-like satisfaction, cult toys are staging a full-blown social media takeover and viewers are hooked. 20 Jun 2025
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Mall of Africa wins top global award
Sook x Tyla activation claims Visual Victory at ICSC Awards. 19 Jun 2025
Think Flavour launches cocktail-inspired gummies, with no alcohol
Innovation specialist and food visionary, Nicki Russell of Think Flavouris back with a cocktail-inspired, alcohol-free gummie range that is set to bring flavour and fun to a growing number of food and bottle stores across the country. 19 Jun 2025
Sweepsouth introduces 7 new services
Online home services platform, Sweepsouth has announced seven new additions to its suite of services designed to offer all the help your home needs. 19 Jun 2025
Southeast Asia's Mr.DIY to open in South Africa
Southeast Asia's home improvement store, Mr.DIY has announced its entry into the African market, with its first expansion into South Africa. The retailer will open its first store in the country in Pretoria at the end of June. 19 Jun 2025
Local retail sales rise 5.1% year on year in April
According to data published by Stats SA, South African retail trade sales increased by 5,1% year-on-year in April 2025. 19 Jun 2025
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Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa
Smartfill is proving that sustainability isn’t just good for the planet, it’s better for the bottom line too. By cutting packaging and logistics costs, Smartfill’s refill stations are making everyday essentials more affordable for township shoppers and more profitable for brands. Now, FMCG partners have a chance to join this mission to transform Thembisa into a global case study in cost-efficient, refill-based retail. 18 Jun 2025
The next generation of spirit drinkers
Across South Africa, a new wave of curious, culturally tuned-in consumers is transforming what whisky drinking looks like — and more importantly, what it feels like. 18 Jun 2025
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