Beautiful by Drew Barrymore has officially launched in South Africa and will be available at Makro stores. 24 Oct 2025
From 23 October, shoppers on Takealot will be able to split their purchases into manageable instalments through a new digital payment partner, PayJustNow. 24 Oct 2025
As South Africa’s retail sector continues its slow but steady rebound, shopping malls are undergoing a quiet transformation, forcing landlords to rethink the fundamentals: foot traffic, tenant mix, and the evolving definition of value, to drive consistent retail recovery. 24 Oct 2025
This November, Stiles is turning up the heat with its biggest sale of the year. The Black November Promotion launches on 25 October 2025 and runs through to the end of November, offering massive discounts of up to 55% off selected sanware and up to 35% off selected tiles. 24 Oct 2025
Yaga, a local online resale fashion platform, has raised €4m (approximately R80m) in a pre-Series A global funding round, securing investment from Specialist VC, H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and a group of angel investors. 23 Oct 2025
On 30 October, Foschini and local designer Rich Mnisi will host a charity auction in partnership with Strauss & Co, where one-of-one pieces will become instruments of change. 23 Oct 2025
Vinimark, an independent wine distributor, has been named the number one wine distributor in South Africa and among the top three alcohol distributors overall at the 2025 Advantage Awards. 23 Oct 2025
Spar Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Spar Group, has acquired Aptekor Group, a pharmaceutical wholesaler based in the Western Cape. 23 Oct 2025
Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L'Oreal for $4.7bn, the first major gambit by new CEO Luca de Meo as he stamps his mark on the luxury group and cuts back its debt pile. 23 Oct 2025
A major new retail development is set to transform the heart of eMalahleni with the construction of Jumbo Mall, a contemporary, community-focused shopping destination developed by New Africa Developments (NAD) in partnership with Investec. Scheduled to open in March 2026, the 37,000m² mall represents one of the most significant commercial investments in the Blesboklaagte area to date, introducing a modern retail experience to a region historically underserved by large-scale facilities. 22 Oct 2025
Thousands of people travel to Johannesburg for one reason alone, to shop at the Diamond Walk at Sandton City. 22 Oct 2025
The Wholesale & Retail Sector Education & Training Authority (W&RSETA) has announced the return of its Good Practice Awards (GPAs) for 2025 — a flagship industry celebration honouring organisations, institutions, and individuals who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in skills development across the wholesale and retail sector. 22 Oct 2025
As Africa’s digital economy moves toward seamless, borderless transactions, Converge Africa 2026 is setting the agenda for the leaders shaping that transformation. Returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 4–6 May 2026, the event represents more than a conference; it is the strategic intersection of commerce, technology and innovation for the continent’s fastest-growing sector. 22 Oct 2025
On 22 October 2025, South Africa will celebrate not just the 58th birthday of Spur, but a remarkable and heartwarming national movement dedicated to spreading joy far and wide. For nearly six decades, Spur has been synonymous with birthday celebrations, and this year, the beloved brand is shifting the spotlight away from itself to the children of South Africa, many of whom are yet to experience the joy of a birthday celebration. Spur will throw 320 birthday parties across the country, giving over 10,000 children the chance to celebrate their special day in true Spur fashion, complete with treats, sparklers, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. From Cape Town to Limpopo, each Spur restaurant will open its doors in partnership with local charities, creches and homes for seniors to create this unprecedented birthday bash. 22 Oct 2025
Rhodes launches new limited edition Summer 100% juice range. 22 Oct 2025
FreshStop Oaklands, located in Johannesburg, has been named among the Top 12 Best Foodvenience Stores in the World at the 2025 International Convenience Retail Awards. 22 Oct 2025
Pep Home is inspiring South Africans to “Make Room for More” this summer with the launch of its new summer range, unveiled at the recent Pep Home Summer Event. 21 Oct 2025
TikTok has released new insights on how South Africans shop during Q4, the most critical retail season of the year. 21 Oct 2025
From November through to January, South Africa’s manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and retail sectors face their most demanding period of the year. 21 Oct 2025
As official food sponsor of the 2025 Cape Town Marathon, Woolworths had prepared to feed 24,000 marathon runners at a number of points during the marathon, including at the halfway mark and at the finish line. 20 Oct 2025
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