The announcement of this pioneering collaboration comes almost exactly 20 years to the day Stella McCartney and H&M’s debut partnership launched, in November 2005 – H&M’s second-ever design collaboration. 3 Dec 2025
South Africa’s Pick n Pay announced on Monday, 1 December 2025, its chief financial officer, Lerena Olivier, will step down after the retailer’s annual general meeting next year, as the retailer battles mounting losses and fierce competition. 3 Dec 2025
As a result of the growing crisis of illicit and counterfeit trade, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) has established the Illicit Economy Task Forces, which will implement a coordinated and multi-industry approach to combat the illicit economy, focusing on the most affected product categories: liquor, tobacco, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, clothing, and toys. 3 Dec 2025
Boxer Superstores marks a significant week of expansion, opening five new stores in a number of communities across South Africa and Eswatini. 3 Dec 2025
A digital media agency’s handbook to holiday sales success 2 Dec 2025
With on-demand grocery retail turnover growing 40% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, following a complete technology transformation in April, Pick n Pay's reimagined asap! delivery app is delivering impressive results. 2 Dec 2025
In line with the trend of city and suburban customers seeking rural-inspired, hands-on living, Agrimark launched a new store in Mbombela on 27 November. 2 Dec 2025
NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis for the third quarter of 2025, showing robust growth in retail sales value and volume. South African consumers spent nearly R167.5bn on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the third quarter. This represents year-over-year value growth of 7.1%, with unit sales increasing by 8.7%. 2 Dec 2025
Amazon South Africa has expanded its delivery network across KwaZulu-Natal, introducing Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery for customers in Durban and surrounding areas, for the end of year peak shopping season. This expansion brings Amazon’s world-class speed and reliability to KZN shoppers, who can now order thousands of items with no minimum order value and delivery on the same day for orders placed before 2pm for eligible products shipped by Amazon. 2 Dec 2025
Two-thirds of South Africans (64.3%) are relied on significant Black Friday deals on groceries and food to take the edge off what has been one of the toughest years financially for households across the country. 2 Dec 2025
Cadbury has introduced its limited-edition festive range, featuring four chocolate slabs, in a variety of flavours, each with a ‘thank you’ message - turning feelings of gratitude into memorable gestures of appreciation. 1 Dec 2025
As South Africa’s Black Friday shopping unfolds, Discovery Bank launched its 2025 Black Friday SpendTrend Dashboard, offering real-time data on consumer spending habits. 1 Dec 2025
South Africa’s retail economy runs on predictable rhythms, and nowhere is this more visible than in the country’s mid-market malls. 1 Dec 2025
The magic of Christmas is planned months in advance in South Africa's R6bn toy business. Long before the holiday season arrives, Toys R Us South Africa's global procurement and sourcing teams start planning 10 to 12 months in advance, using local and international data to predict what families would want. 1 Dec 2025
With the festive season approaching, South Africans are being urged to protect their money and make informed spending decisions as retailers roll out widespread promotions and sales. 28 Nov 2025
MR.DIY has opened its third South African store, and it’s very first in KwaZulu-Natal, located at Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre in Richards Bay. The new store marks a significant milestone in the brand’s national expansion. 28 Nov 2025
South Africa’s underwear scene just got a proudly local upgrade. Jockey has relaunched its U-Pouch short leg trunks - now fully designed, produced, and manufactured in South Africa. The refreshed range puts homegrown craftsmanship at the centre, offering premium comfort and quality at a more accessible price, thanks to local production. 28 Nov 2025
25 years after changing its name from Tiger Oats, Tiger Brands has refreshed its corporate brand. The change reflects its commitment to contribute to a more resilient Southern Africa by working to make quality foods and essentials affordable and available to everyone. With this change, Tiger Brands is also refreshing its company purpose - to cultivate and nourish lives, every day and every tomorrow. 28 Nov 2025
Spar has launched its first-ever Spar Gourmet store at the Zimbali Oasis, an achievement made possible through the strong partnership between Spar and one of its dedicated independent retailers, Mark Anderson, who brings over 40 years of retail experience. 28 Nov 2025
Unstoppable in the fight for clean and safe toilets for all 27 Nov 2025
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