Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Days provides community gardeners with valuable access to retail platforms and customers, and this year it coincided with World Hunger Day – a global awareness day focused on food insecurity and sustainable solutions. 2 Jun 2026
South Africa's infrastructure challenges are increasingly becoming business challenges, and for township entrepreneurs, the consequences can be immediate. 2 Jun 2026
The South African pet landscape has transitioned from a grocery side-aisle to a sophisticated, high-growth strategic priority for pet FMCG brands and retailers. 2 Jun 2026
Every year around March, FoodForward SA conducts a survey of food prices at two leading retailers, tracking more than 120 mostly basic grocery items such as fruits and vegetables, bread, peanut butter, jam, milk, cheese, pilchards, maize meal, sugar, rice, and tea. 1 Jun 2026
South Africans are increasingly turning spare rooms, kitchen tables and smartphones into business opportunities as side hustles evolve from extra income streams into essential financial lifelines. 1 Jun 2026
Cape Town fashion label NOI Collective has officially opened its first physical retail and creative space in Woodstock, Cape Town, marking a major milestone for the rapidly growing independent brand after its strong early success online. 1 Jun 2026
As Youth Month kicks off, Woolworths has announced the 15 winners of its 2026 Youth Makers competition, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and empowering young entrepreneurs in South Africa. 1 Jun 2026
South Side Hard Soda is entering a new chapter, following its acquisition by WV Squared Distribution. 1 Jun 2026
Just weeks after opening, Jumbo Mall has quickly become part of everyday life in eMalahleni, with the 37,000sqm retail destination increasingly woven into the routines, social interactions and day-to-day convenience of the communities it serves. 29 May 2026
South Africa's senior marketing leaders have answered the big question. The future of FMCG marketing isn't louder or faster. It's something far more human - and it's completely rewriting who gets hired. 29 May 2026
Durban consumers are no strangers to convenience. From food delivery to on-demand services, the city has embraced digital shopping with enthusiasm. Now, the arrival of TakealotNOW in Durban marks another significant step in how locals shop, bringing some of South Africa’s most popular retail products to doorsteps quickly through the Mr D app. 29 May 2026
If the shape of your wine bottle seems unusual, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve over indulged. 28 May 2026
After more than 90 years of helping South Africans answer the call of adventure, Cape Union Mart is entering a bold new era. 28 May 2026
From international fashion houses to destination dining experiences, Hyde Park Corner has become a meeting point for brands that understand the value of craftsmanship, heritage and permanence. 28 May 2026
Genetec Inc, a provider of enterprise physical security software, has released new insights from its 2026 State of Physical Security survey, highlighting a growing shift across Africa toward modern, connected security infrastructure. 27 May 2026
The South African events industry is changing. 27 May 2026
Food safety plans may look perfect on paper, but real-world challenges quickly put them to the test — from power cuts during service and late deliveries disrupting the cold chain, to busy weekend shifts where kitchens are pushed to capacity and staff are under pressure to keep orders moving. 27 May 2026
The First Choice Velvet Flavoured Dairy Dessert range has grown with the introduction of First Choice Velvet Milkshake, a convenient ready-to-drink format. 27 May 2026
As two of the world’s most iconic franchises, Star Wars and Masters of the Universe, return to the spotlight with new content and renewed cultural relevance, a powerful shift is playing out in toy aisles globally: the rise of the “kidult” economy and its growing influence on how children play. 27 May 2026
Edgars Club and Nu Metro have announced a new loyalty partnership aimed at expanding entertainment-led rewards for South African consumers. 26 May 2026
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