Pedros has acquired South African fast casual brand, Bird & Co, bringing the nine-store chicken and pizza business into the Pedros Group as part of its strategic national expansion strategy. 20 Feb 2026
Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change. Shifts in technology, geopolitics, climate impact and customer expectations are redefining how supply chains operate, and companies that build resilience now will be better positioned to compete. 20 Feb 2026
South Africa’s economy showed signs of improvement in 2025, but for most businesses the environment remains tight. Consumers are under pressure, growth is uneven, and even established retailers are reassessing their competitive strategies. 20 Feb 2026
Dis-Chem Pharmacies saw a 10.1% increase in group income for the 24 weeks from 1 September 2025 to 16 February 2026, compared to the same time the previous year. 20 Feb 2026
Mr D has announced a strategic partnership with Absolute Pets, bringing South Africa’s leading specialist pet retailer onto the Mr D Shops platform and further accelerating the company’s expansion beyond food delivery into a multi-category on-demand retail ecosystem. 19 Feb 2026
Following Sona 2026, which highlighted agriculture as a rapidly expanding export sector and reaffirmed government’s commitment to infrastructure and global market expansion, the Rooibos industry enters 2026 navigating climatic uncertainty, shifting global trade dynamics and heightened regulatory scrutiny. 18 Feb 2026
South Africa’s baby FMCG market should be struggling as birth rates are declining, household incomes are under pressure, and parents are navigating rising food prices, yet, according to Trade Intelligence's recent South African Baby FMCG Landscape report, baby consumer goods categories like baby formula, food, nappies and personal care products are growing between +4.5% and +10.1%, signalling higher spend per child and shifting value dynamics. 18 Feb 2026
Driven by the relentless growth of e-commerce and the prospect of the "endless aisle," companies are investing heavily in omnichannel fulfillment, advanced stock management systems, and warehouse automation. The reasoning behind replacing expensive manual labor with automated, efficient procedures is indisputable. 17 Feb 2026
From paying bills and sending instant payments to managing investments and applying for credit, the banking app has become the primary touchpoint between customer and institution. Yet recent issues with mobile banking apps have exposed vulnerabilities that can ripple quickly through this digital ecosystem. 17 Feb 2026
The South African pet care market, valued at R8bn and projected to reach R12.6bn by 2032, according to Vyansa Intelligence, has evolved into one of the country’s most resilient consumer segments. 17 Feb 2026
South Africa’s retail sector is facing one of the toughest tests in decades. 16 Feb 2026
There is something in human nature that makes us partial to taking a bit of a gamble. From Capetonians stepping outside without both sunscreen and an umbrella to marking off our lucky numbers on a Lotto card, there is some deep-seated optimism in all of us that makes us believe that today might be the day… that the weather will hold, that our numbers will appear on the colourful balls. 16 Feb 2026
The 2026 edition of Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town returns from 14–16 July 2026, marking new chapter for Africa’s premier business-focused sourcing platform for the textile, fashion and apparel industry. 16 Feb 2026
Shemer Jewellers has established a new Rolex Boutique in Diamond Walk of Sandton City, Johannesburg’s most exclusive luxury retail destination. 16 Feb 2026
Welcome to #SkinTok – the world of TikTok skin hacks and trending 'miracle' routines. It’s where today’s teens and young adults are learning how to treat acne-prone skin in a landscape of constant scroll, hot takes, and misinformation. Acne is of course one of the top-trending skincare concerns in South Africa, and it’s also one of the fastest-growing skincare categories – but knowing what actually works (and where young people are getting their advice) has never been noisier. 13 Feb 2026
The importance of increased localised procurement and consumer spend will come under the spotlight at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo, which is taking place in the backdrop of debilitating tariff hikes that the Donald Trump-led administration has slapped on South African exports to the United States. 13 Feb 2026
Consumers and retailers can expect further increases in pork prices in the coming months as the impact of African swine fever (ASF) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks tightens supply across the formal market. 13 Feb 2026
A new feasibility study released by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has identified a clear commercial pathway to significantly expand local garment manufacturing in South Africa, with the potential to source an additional 81 million garments per year by 2030. 13 Feb 2026
Retail environments may appear low-risk on the surface, but behind the scenes they face a complex and growing security challenge. Theft, organised retail crime, internal shrinkage, supply-chain vulnerability, and customer safety all place pressure on retailers to rethink how they protect people, stock, and operations. 12 Feb 2026
Krispy Kreme South Africa strikes once again with yet another collaboration that is in tune with the local taste and culture, with the launch of a limited-edition Krispy Kreme x Bakers® Choc O Magic™ doughnut, available nationwide from 16 February for one week only. 12 Feb 2026
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