For Phiwe Mareka, founder of handcrafted leather brand Hide and Suede, entrepreneurship was never simply about learning how to make beautiful leather goods. It was about building a brand with its own identity, story and place in the South African market. 29 Jul 2026
Franchising is playing an increasingly important role in Africa's economic growth, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs while supporting job creation and business expansion. 29 Jul 2026
The latest financial results from Mr Price, The Foschini Group, and Truworths offer a rare, head-to-head comparison in South African retail. 29 Jul 2026
As South African retailers contend with sluggish consumer demand, rising operating costs and persistent margin pressure, the next major opportunity for cost optimisation may have less to do with what sits on store shelves and more to do with everything required to keep those shelves, stores and businesses running. 28 Jul 2026
South Africans have long had a serious love affair with avocados, but Woolworths has managed to give the familiar fruit a larger-than-life twist with the return of Avozilla. 28 Jul 2026
New NIQ data shows K-Beauty value sales rose 53% year-over-year and 131% over two years, underscoring how regional beauty trends, social commerce and ingredient-led innovation are reshaping global beauty growth. 28 Jul 2026
South Africa’s prolonged economic pressure is changing the grocery basket in ways that could have lasting implications for the retail sector. Consumers are still spending, but increasingly, they are shopping with greater intention, planning and scrutiny. 28 Jul 2026
Tiger Brands is strengthening its local manufacturing footprint with the transformation of its historic Paarl facility into a new culinary mega-site, signalling a renewed focus on localisation, supply security and the long-term resilience of South Africa’s food manufacturing sector. 28 Jul 2026
Dreams became reality as aQuellé officially handed over two brand-new Suzuki Swift vehicles to the winners of the aQuellé Mzansi Mango Competition, which ran from 15 January 2026 to 15 June 2026. 27 Jul 2026
One of South Africa's most memorable retail promotions is making a comeback, with Toys R Us South Africa bringing back Reggie's Rush as part of its 'BirthYAY' celebrations. 24 Jul 2026
As retailers face rising costs and growing competition, digital rewards and incentive platforms are becoming a strategic tool for improving operational efficiency and strengthening customer relationships. 24 Jul 2026
As shopping centres continue to evolve beyond traditional retail, Rosebank Mall is expanding its experiential offering with the launch of The Urban Playground — a new multi-purpose lifestyle destination designed to bring together sport, gaming, entertainment and content creation in one space. 24 Jul 2026
It’s month-end and you’re standing at the till with your full trolley, packing each item while the queue grows ever longer behind you. Then the question: “Do you have a loyalty card?” 23 Jul 2026
South Africa's retail sector continued to demonstrate resilience in May 2026, with retail trade sales rising by 2.3% year-on-year in real terms, driven by solid performances from clothing retailers, general dealers and a broad range of specialist retailers. 22 Jul 2026
South Africa's fast-food and quick-service restaurant (QSR) conversation is back in full swing, but the brands consumers are talking about, searching for and ultimately buying are no longer always the same. Shifting priorities and mounting economic pressure are reshaping competition across the category, forcing brands to rethink where and how they earn attention. 22 Jul 2026
Pepkor is doubling down on South Africa's fast-growing informal economy, announcing a landmark transaction that will combine its fintech subsidiary Flash with payments platform Shop2Shop to create one of the country's largest merchant commerce and fintech businesses. 22 Jul 2026
Selected as one of the winners of the Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme, Baliwe Sibisi is part of a new generation of South African entrepreneurs bringing creativity, heritage and purpose into retail. 22 Jul 2026
A new retail-focused initiative is encouraging South African businesses to place human rights, ethical sourcing and consumer awareness at the centre of their operations, as The Coalition for Good (TC4G) rolls out its national Retail Programme. 22 Jul 2026
For more than a century, Bosch has been part of South Africa's industrial story. Now, as the global technology and engineering company celebrates 120 years in the country, it is reaffirming its long-term commitment to local manufacturing, skills development, sustainable technologies and industrial innovation. 21 Jul 2026
South Africa’s traditional banking brands are stagnating while new, disruptor brands are strengthening, claiming market share and redefining the world of banking, ROOTS 8.1 has found. 21 Jul 2026
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