Retail News

As global trends in technology, sustainability, and shifting consumer behaviour continue to transform industries, South Africa’s furniture sector must evolve through adaptation and innovation. 30 Mar 2026

Where once “low-fat”, “sugar-free,” and “high-protein” claims dominated decision-making, more consumers are scanning the product ingredient lists instead. And what they are looking for is fewer ingredients, fewer additives, and far less processing. 27 Mar 2026

Deputy director general of the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (Tracit), Stefano Betti, has warned that South Africa’s fight against illicit tobacco products is falling short, calling for stronger legislation, tighter enforcement and greater political follow-through. 27 Mar 2026

MR.DIY is strengthening its presence in the local retail landscape with the opening of its fifth store at Mall@Carnival at the end of March. 27 Mar 2026

According to Stats SA, the local food and beverages sector started 2026 on a positive note, with real income growth of 4.4% year-on-year in January, signalling steady recovery and resilience across key segments of the industry. 26 Mar 2026

Shoprite’s Centurion Distribution Centre – the largest DC in its network, which spans over 173,500m² – has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), marking a significant milestone for sustainable retail logistics in South Africa. 26 Mar 2026

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a product recall notice for specific batches of Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate, following a notification from supplier Dynamic Brands Manufacturing. 26 Mar 2026

South Africa’s forecourt sector is facing pressure as declining fuel demand, rising costs, and intensifying competition reshape the industry. 26 Mar 2026

PayJustNow has partnered with TFG (The Foschini Group) to expand Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality across more than 3,500 stores nationwide. 25 Mar 2026

Beautifully designed spaces rarely announce themselves loudly. Instead, they reveal their character quietly, in the rhythm of grout lines across a floor, the way light glides across a surface, or how a basin naturally meets a wall. It is in these subtle moments that thoughtful design truly comes to life. 25 Mar 2026

The coffee market in South Africa is going through its biggest change in decades. Premiumisation, personalisation, and purpose are reshaping what was previously a category defined by routine and necessity. 25 Mar 2026

Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BF-CM) has become one of the most concentrated trading periods in South African retail. In just four days, the event now captures roughly a tenth of the total festive season retail activity. According to the Ecentric Black Friday-Cyber Monday Index 2025*, the BF-CM window accounted for 9.08% of online holiday transaction volume and 10.6% of online holiday revenue, measured from 01 November to 24 December. 25 Mar 2026

The agri-retail offering from JSE-listed KAL Group, Agrimark has announced that it will open its latest store in the new Garden Walk Mall in Hartenbos on Thursday, 26 March 2026, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s fast growing urban footprint. 25 Mar 2026

When global trade routes come under pressure, the impact does not stop at logistics. It moves quickly through supply chains and lands, repeatedly, in packaging. 25 Mar 2026

Years of economic pressure, digital acceleration and shifting expectations have reshaped how people decide, spend and stay loyal. As 2026 settles in, this is no longer about recovery or short-term adjustment. It is a structural reset in how consumers evaluate value and how brands must respond. 25 Mar 2026

A comprehensive socio-economic impact study, conducted by global consulting firm Steward, reveals that the Coca-Cola system in South Africa – comprising Coca-Cola and its authorised bottlers – alongside a broad network of local suppliers, distributors, and retailers, contributed R51.2bnon in value-added economic activity in 2024. 24 Mar 2026

As a result of urban congestion, the growing pressure on transportation costs, and the rapid expansion of on-demand commerce and last-mile delivery ecosystems, South Africa is about to undergo a fundamental two-wheeler mobility transition. 24 Mar 2026

We frequently discuss e-commerce as merely a convenience, a quicker and more effective way to obtain the goods we require in a world where time is of the essence. 24 Mar 2026