The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company have revealed their first-ever collection of Lego Pokémon sets. 20 Jan 2026
Having held high-level strategic and commercial roles across Europe, Andrea Rigogliosi brings solid international leadership experience in the luxury, fashion, and retail sectors. 19 Jan 2026
Global retail giant Walmart is set to extend its branded footprint in South Africa with the planned opening of a new store in Boksburg on the East Rand in the first quarter of 2026. 19 Jan 2026
Winklmayr Leathercraft unveils several exciting developments as the brand continues to expand its global presence and honour its legacy of fine craftmanship. 16 Jan 2026
Mattel, the global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, has launched two new Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels building sets in collaboration with Honda. The new releases expand the Mattel Brick Shop Speed Series with two Japanese performance icons. 16 Jan 2026
Rooibos is more than a tea; it is a story of place, people, and preservation. On Rooibos Day 2026, Carmién Tea honours South Africa’s indigenous brew as the country’s only soil-to-soul rooibos brand, celebrating nearly three decades of stewardship rooted in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape. 16 Jan 2026
It is January and South African offices once again filled with the familiar hum of post-holiday productivity; one ritual stands out as both comfort and catalyst, coffee. 16 Jan 2026
As Budget 2026/27 approaches, National Treasury may again be considering another above-inflation increase in excise duties — an issue of growing concern to South Africa’s beer industry. 16 Jan 2026
Heineken Beverages has once again been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa by Top Employers Institute and, for the first time, has achieved Top Employer certification for Africa. The company has remained in the national Top 10 ranking. 15 Jan 2026
BAT South Africa (Batsa) has issued a statement announcing that it will cease local production of factory-manufactured cigarettes (FMC) and close its sole South African manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, as a result of the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade on the local market. 15 Jan 2026
Altruist, a dermatologist skincare brand, created by UK based consultant dermatologist and skin cancer expert, Dr Andrew Birnie has launched in South Africa through an exclusive retail partnership with Clicks. 15 Jan 2026
For nearly 150 years, Jockey has been synonymous with comfort, quality, and innovation in underwear. What many consumers may not fully realise is how that same dedication has, over time, shaped a growing and increasingly sophisticated portfolio of upper-body solutions. Today, Jockey South Africa stands confidently as a trusted destination for bras designed to support real bodies, real movement, and real life. 15 Jan 2026
According to a recent study be Omnisend, e-commerce orders across all channels in South Africa grew 47% in 2025, but that growth was uneven, with the top 5% of brands generating 44% of total order growth. 14 Jan 2026
Food systems contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions through processes such as production, transportation, storage and the energy consumed during cooking - all of which play a critical role in the Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering (HoReCa) sector and its impact on climate change. 14 Jan 2026
Following the success of its high-end hybrid convenience store concept in Rosebank and its new standalone Hazelwood location, Pantry by Marble is expanding its footprint South - this time to Bassonia, Johannesburg. 13 Jan 2026
The South African consumer goods retail industry is nearing a turning point after years of inflationary pressure and fierce competition: value is still crucial, but it is getting harder for manufacturers and retailers to maintain "always-on" discounts. 13 Jan 2026
As South African consumers enter 2026 seeking convenience, value and healthier everyday choices, Checkers has again partnered with global chef and wellness advocate Jamie Oliver to remove one of the most persistent household pain points: deciding what to cook for dinner. 13 Jan 2026
The Autonomous Enterprise is a company that can sense change, make judgments, and act with little human interference while enabling employees to pursue strategic tasks that drive revenue, and is replacing the era of digitisation. 12 Jan 2026
Shoprite Group customers can now use PayJustNow’s buy now, pay later payment options, allowing shoppers to split voucher purchases into instalments over three to 12 months. 8 Jan 2026
Anheuser-Busch InBev will buy back a 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for about $3bn, the world's top brewer said this week at a time of soaring aluminium costs due to tariffs. 8 Jan 2026
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