PARIS - Alber Elbaz is to leave Lanvin after 14 years as its creative director, the Paris-based fashion house said on Wednesday, fuelling rumours he might take over the vacant seat at Christian Dior. 29 Oct 2015
Zari, a non-alcoholic alternative to wine, is launching Zari Lifestyle, its 750ml bottle, in Pick n Pay stores across the country this week. 29 Oct 2015
SHANGHAI - Chinese online giant Alibaba on Tuesday posted robust quarterly results showing better-than-expected sales growth, allaying fears stemming from cooling in the world's second largest economy. 29 Oct 2015
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Amid mounting pressure to root out bad credit practices, retailer Lewis Group says it will refund R67.1m to pensioners and self-employed customers for "mistakenly" selling them unemployment insurance. 28 Oct 2015
Spree, the South African online fashion retailer, has picked Maps Maponyane to work with them on their Spring/Summer 2015 range, from being a model in the recent summer campaign and TV ad to curating for the Maps' EDIT featured in the online store. 28 Oct 2015
Launched on Sunday, 18 October 2015, Superbalist's 'Run' TVC shows four models running toward the ocean at sunrise. 28 Oct 2015
They're here, a whole new generation of 'Teens' and 'Tweens', the 15- to 25-year-olds of today, making up around 24% of the population, who will change the face of retail shopping and already demand a high level of customer care. Mostly not yet salary earners, these young people nevertheless, through their parents, exert a massive influence on retail spend and their time is coming soon as the primary spenders themselves. Sixteen- to 34-year-olds in Africa today will contribute to over $400 billion in total consumption growth in the next 10 years! 28 Oct 2015
Children have always been valued as Spur customers in their own right - and catered for accordingly - whether via play areas and Secret Tribe membership or themed parties and their own kid's menu. It is this particular menu that is currently being reworked to give South African children 'better for you' meal choices, and Spur wants to collaborate with parents, the media and the government in the development thereof. 28 Oct 2015
With the new limited edition J.C. Le Roux Chrysalis Collection, each individual sparkling wine has been transformed with beautifully designed foils and ribbons adorned with butterflies, birds, enchanted forests and flowers to represent new life. 28 Oct 2015
MUMBAI - Nestle said Tuesday it had restarted production of Maggi noodles in India after a government ban was overturned, in a major step towards getting the hugely popular brand back on shelves. 28 Oct 2015
The hair business in South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon is estimated to be worth more than $7.6 billion. Of this figure the black hair-care market is worth $4.2 billion. Euromonitor International, which reported on the figures, says the African hair care market will be a massive growth market for the continent. 27 Oct 2015
South Africa's diverse and competitive retail sector is a key driver of economic growth with an average GDP contribution of 13%. It is also one of the biggest employers at roughly 23% of the labour force, behind only the public and the mining sectors. In terms of size and scale, the country remains the biggest retail market in sub-Saharan Africa and 20th globally. 27 Oct 2015
Record trade highs are being reported at Mpumalanga's Middelburg Mall, with its shopper numbers growing by an unprecedented 32% over the past year. All signs point to the regional shopping centre achieving record high sales figures this festive season. 27 Oct 2015
Pioneer Foods, a JSE-listed firm and the country's biggest cereal maker, did not get it all on Monday as its merger with Future Life has been momentarily thwarted by rival Kellogg. 27 Oct 2015
The sale of Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium to Hong Kongbased International Resources may be in jeopardy, with the shuttered steel maker's parent company Evraz plc bringing court challenge against the business rescue plan of its South African subsidiary. 27 Oct 2015
The international brand Mango can now be delivered around SA from Spree, the online fashion retailer. 26 Oct 2015
South African toy retailer Toys R Us has acquired exclusive retail rights to the Animal Planet toy range, which is inspired by Animal Planet, the wildlife-focused television channel, and replicates various creatures through 'life like' depictions. 26 Oct 2015
Three Ships whisky has launched a live, online shopping experience and tomorrow, 27 October 2015, consumers will be able to purchase the first of 800 limited edition Three Ships 10 Year Old Single Malt Single Cask PX Finish whiskies in real time, which is a first in South Africa. 26 Oct 2015
How do you measure an e-commerce site? Which KPIs are good to have when running a digital business, and should control the daily e-commerce activities? How can e-commerce companies get a comprehensive view of KPIs from multiple systems? 26 Oct 2015
Esse Trust, the holding company for Esse Organic Skincare and Africa Organics, has announced that it is carbon neutral, making the company South Africa's first personal care company to achieve the designation. 26 Oct 2015
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