If clients are at the centre of our businesses, we have to adapt to their shopping preferences. If they want to shop online, then we have at least to meet them half way by creating the necessary channels and platforms for them to evaluate their options properly. 26 Nov 2015
The global retail brand Cotton On has announced that its footwear and accessories brand Rubi will open its first standalone stores in Johannesburg this month. The first two standalone stores will be at Centurion Mall and The Glen Shopping Centre. 26 Nov 2015
Co-founder of Alpha Male, Bev Steward.
It's probably fair to say that many older and larger men have less interest in shopping for clothes, particularly when there are limited choices for them in stores and it becomes increasingly harder for them to find suitable items. 26 Nov 2015
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is set to invite global online payment giants PayPal and Alibaba to offer their services in the country, the IT ministry has said, after easing its e-commerce rules. 26 Nov 2015
Your friendly neighborhood social media giants seemed to have cracked the code when it comes to advertising. But they've had more misses than hits so far in their efforts to take a slice of our e-commerce shopping dollars - from the Facebook Gifts experiment (discontinued in 2013) to Twitter's flagging #AmazonCart. 26 Nov 2015
Despite the emergence and steadily increasing popularity of mobile and online commerce, the retail store remains the strongest customer touchpoint. But these days, in a tough economic climate where competitors fight for control of consumers' hard-earned rands, the retail environment has to work that much harder to keep its customers, and keep them happy. 25 Nov 2015
Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund.
The Vukile Property Fund has reported 7% growth in distributions per share for its half year to 30 September 2015, delivering results in line with its market guidance. Its results show strong operational performance and an increased retail property focus. 25 Nov 2015
In a few short weeks, another year will draw to a close and thousands of South Africans will begin setting off for holiday destinations around the country. For franchise owners, especially those in the fast food business, their busiest and most lucrative time of the year awaits. But, said Ethel Nyembe, head of small enterprise of Standard Bank, being ready for the festive business boom means making sure that all preparations are in place. 25 Nov 2015
With the rise of industrialisation, shopping became a mass-market, impersonal experience. Today, however, we are seeing a significant trend back to an experience-driven economy. Personalisation has become an essential dimension for the delivery of a rich shopping experience - and delivering a customer experience that is tailored toward the needs of shoppers is a significant competitive advantage. 25 Nov 2015
As the year draws to a close, shopping malls begin to experience a significant rise in foot traffic as many South Africans and international tourists rush to complete their Christmas shopping. 25 Nov 2015
The Black Friday sales promotion will return to Checkers this Friday, 27 November. Checkers was the first food retailer to bring Black Friday to South African shores in 2014, and this year has also teamed up with Uber to offer selected customers a free, seamless journey to and from their supermarkets on the day. 25 Nov 2015
The new Barbie clothing range has been launched in selected Edgars stores nationwide with a powerful brand message to match - women can be anything they want to be. The launch coincides with a new local CSI initiative driven by Blue Horizon Licensing (Blue Horizon), exclusive representative of Barbie and all Mattel consumer products in South Africa, in the hopes of providing greater opportunities to better the lives of women in need. 24 Nov 2015
The media launch of international doughnut brand Krispy Kreme was held earlier this week at the Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg. 24 Nov 2015
The Watershed opened for trade in October 2014 after an R50-million transformation of an existing craft market space, and has fast become an important facilitator and supporter of local entrepreneurship through the sale of handmade items and African design. 24 Nov 2015
So, you've launched a new product or opened a new business unit or even started a whole new company from scratch, and did all your homework in the way of market research beforehand? 24 Nov 2015
SAB has launched Carling Blue Label, SAB's first single malt variety beer, which comes with a rich malty flavour, a subtle yet complex aroma and a smooth finish. 24 Nov 2015
The South African Civil Aviation Authority, which in July promulgated regulations governing the operation of drones, is considering requirements for manufacturers. 24 Nov 2015
E-commerce in South Africa faces many challenges. From the consumer perspective, these include reluctance to pay delivery costs, confusion around payment and the need for a credit card, security, and the ability to return items or get money refunded. 23 Nov 2015
Toys R Us has launched a new online shopping app to purchase toys, gaming and baby products via their mobile devices. Through the dedicated mobile app, users can browse and make purchases from the retailer's wide range of brands as well as receive notifications of promotions and new products. In addition, the app features search by category and store locator options. 23 Nov 2015
K-Way Manufacturers, the manufacturing division of the Cape Union Mart Group, has been recognised by the Fibre Processing & Manufacturing SETA (FP&M SETA), for providing opportunities for young people to work and acquire skills in the clothing industry. FP&M SETA has recognised K-Way as the Best Practice Workplace Provider in the Learnership Category for 2015. 23 Nov 2015
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