The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) says the clothing, textile, footwear and leather manufacturing industry is entering a period of greater stability and higher levels of growth. 18 Dec 2015
In December Ogilvy & Mather Cape Town, alongside South African Breweries, launched Carling Blue Label beer; SAB's first foray into the world of single malt beer. As the name suggests, single malt beer is made from a single varietal of malted barley, and has never before been produced on a commercial scale in the local market. 18 Dec 2015
Simon Colman
The 2015 Year-end Holiday Survey conducted by Deloitte has revealed that while 33% of consumers will be spending less money this festive season on holidays, furniture, entertainment and leisure than in 2014, 55% of South African consumers will still spend money to enjoy their holidays. These statistics prove that South African retail businesses need to brace themselves for the festive season shopping spree and be sure to implement all precautions that can reasonably be expected of them as set out in the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). 18 Dec 2015
FRANKFURT - German automaker Daimler said on Thursday its Smart subsidiary has launched an online store, allowing customers to order a car on the internet and have it delivered to their home. 18 Dec 2015
It's no longer about brick and mortar vs e-commerce, today's successful retailers know they need to make the customer journey a seamless experience across all channels and all devices so consumers don't feel they have to choose. 17 Dec 2015
It is the busiest time of the year in many retail industries and there is a substantial increase in customers looking to spend money. The National Retail Federation notes that online shoppers are expected to spend $105 billion during the 2015 holiday season. 17 Dec 2015
Pizza Hut and Pepsi Zambia have launched the Next Generation: #MakeYourMoment campaign at the University of Zambia, which is designed to create a platform to offer young entrepreneurs the opportunity to tell their story and inspire the next generation. These events will take place at a number of campuses and schools across Zambia in 2016. 17 Dec 2015
We've compiled a #BestofBiz 2015 list for all our industries, from articles with the most views, the most-read contributors to the press offices with the most hits. 15 Dec 2015
Peter Matlare, CEO of Tiger Brands.
Photographer: Martin Rhodes
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Tiger Brands will divest its 65.7% stake in Tiger Branded Consumer Goods in Nigeria - previously Dangote Flour Mills - to Dangote Industries for a nominal $1. 15 Dec 2015
Sometimes, just as you have become accustomed to an operating system (OS) or a smaller mobile phone, it's time to upgrade and move on to the latest version. Trends change on a daily basis and it's impossible to keep up. So where are we with the current landscape of technology and where are we headed? 15 Dec 2015
Izak Petersen, CEO of Dipula Income Fund.
While many South Africans are likely to be buying more basic goods this festive season, luxury goods targeted at high-end consumers are also set to enjoy strong sales. Izak Petersen, CEO of the Dipula Income Fund, sees most retail sales happening at the extreme ends of the retail market; however, overall, Petersen believes that retail sales are going to struggle to top the levels of 2014. 15 Dec 2015
The South African Council of Shopping Centres' (SACSC) Gauteng Chapter has donated R25,000, while its members and their guests donated generous contributions of stationery at a recent networking event. Both of these donations were given to the Gauteng Round Table for its White Christmas Project. 15 Dec 2015
Contribution to global supply chain risk in Q3 2015.
The protracted slump in commodity prices has pushed supply chain risk across sub-Saharan Africa to record high levels in the third quarter of 2015, but the impact is being felt unevenly across the continent, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Risk Index. 14 Dec 2015
E-commerce is on the rise in South Africa. According to recent research conducted by Ipsos on behalf of FNB and Paypal, 22% of South African Internet users have made purchases online, and 48% expect to do so in future... 14 Dec 2015
Real retail sales growth for October continued to record a reasonably healthy growth rate under the weak economic circumstances. From a revised 3% year-on-year growth rate for September, October's rate rose slightly to 3.3%. This remains very healthy considering a third-quarter real economic growth rate of nearer to 1%. 14 Dec 2015
According to a recent study conducted by Ipsos, cross-border shopping is a growing trend with around 80% of shoppers going international when purchasing goods online. In Nigeria, 47% of the online spend is already taken internationally, while in South Africa shopping across the continent continues to rise in popularity. The two countries are playing no small role in boosting e-commerce on the continent, offering a much-needed shift that can potentially have a positive impact on both economies. 14 Dec 2015
Antoinette Coetzee, retail analyst of Redefine Properties.
Although some retailers put out their festive displays as early as October, Antoinette Coetzee, retail analyst of Redefine Properties, says the festive trading period is likely to be a short one this year, characterised by shoppers opting for quality over quantity, and driven by promotions and the desire for experiential offerings. 14 Dec 2015
The Australia-based Cotton On Group, the fashion retail group, is predicting its strongest festive period yet in South Africa, with an expected 20% growth in year-on-year sales. 14 Dec 2015
The new multi-million rand Cosmo Mall Pedestrian Bridge, developed by the Bentel Group, the owner and developer of the mall, will open to the public later this month just before the peak festive season trading. 14 Dec 2015
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