Nando’s Hot Young Designer has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its talent search, inviting emerging South African designers to showcase their creativity through the design of a striking linear light concept. 12 May 2026
To celebrate Africa Day, Jacobs Coffee has launched Jacobs Origins Kenya & Uganda Beans, a premium, origin‑led blend that captures the depth, diversity and craftsmanship of two of the world’s most influential coffee‑producing nations. 12 May 2026
Happy Pay, South Africa’s ad-subsidised payments network, has announced a strategic partnership with Ozow that will make zero-deposit, interest-free Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) available across Ozow’s merchant network. 11 May 2026
According to recently published data, packaging manufacturers and brand owners, many of whom are well-known international companies, significantly boosted South Africa's collecting and recycling industry in 2025. 11 May 2026
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has unveiled its new Melrose Arch Health Hub, introducing a healthcare-first retail format designed to reduce the cost of healthcare, expand access and improve long-term health outcomes for South Africans. 8 May 2026
What global pilots reveal about what actually works. 8 May 2026
There is a moment familiar to anyone who has ever stood before a Uniqlo power wall of cashmere sweaters, colours ranging from chalky oat to deep espresso. 8 May 2026
Walk into Checkers and you are no longer simply buying groceries. You are participating in a miniature economy powered by the 60 Everyday Little Shop collectables. Order a meal at McDonald’s and you are not just satisfying a craving, you are revisiting a cultural moment through the Friends series collectables. 7 May 2026
SharkNinja, the product design and technology company, is officially entering the South African market through a strategic distribution partnership with Iser (Pty) Ltd. 7 May 2026
South African loyalty programmes have secured major victories at the 17th annual International Loyalty Awards, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in the global customer engagement and loyalty economy. 7 May 2026
South Africans don't need a quarterly report to feel the cost-of-living crisis. They feel it at the till. The question is why our data systems are still catching up months after households have already adapted, and what we lose in that delay. 7 May 2026
The imposition of the tariffs on chicken imports and the substantial increase in the production of poultry in South Africa have had the desired effects of exerting downward pressure on the retail price of locally produced chickens, which is, in turn, enhancing their value proposition to hard-pressed consumers. 6 May 2026
Stepping into the role of chief marketing officer at McDonald's South Africa comes with both opportunity and expectation. In a market defined by shifting consumer behaviour, rising competition and increasing digital adoption, the brand’s next chapter will be shaped by how effectively it connects with South Africans in their everyday lives. 6 May 2026
Street culture is increasingly shaping both brand identity and consumer connection in South Africa — and a new collaboration between adidas and Skipper Bar is placing township creativity at the centre of that conversation. 6 May 2026
South Africa’s township economy remains one of the country’s most dynamic yet under-optimised growth engines — estimated in the hundreds of billions of rand and sustaining millions through spaza shops, informal traders and micro-enterprises. 6 May 2026
Stitch has expanded its e-commerce offering with the launch of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) on Stitch Express, enabling South African merchants to offer flexible instalment payments directly at checkout. 6 May 2026
A year after launch, the partnership between FNB and Pick n Pay is delivering measurable impact, with more than R600m in rewards returned to customers and a growing footprint that blends banking seamlessly into everyday retail environments. 5 May 2026
Food Lover’s Market's 10th annual Hunger Month campaign is underway, continuing its ambitious nationwide drive aiming to provide 10 million meals in just one month. 5 May 2026
The official opening of Prince Buthelezi Mall marks a significant milestone for retail development in northern KwaZulu-Natal, introducing a 37,000m2 shopping destination designed to serve both immediate consumer demand and long-term regional growth. 5 May 2026
Sean Summers is CEO of Pick n Pay. Source: Suppleid.
Pick n Pay has launched a major restructuring process that could reshape working conditions for about 22,000 store employees, as the retailer attempts to rein in costs and stabilise its struggling business. 4 May 2026
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