LONDON - British supermarket giant Tesco said on Wednesday that it has rebounded into slender annual net profits, after a vast property writedown and challenging home trade sparked a record loss the previous year. 13 Apr 2016
The first Secret Sunrise in Pretoria was held recently at the Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. The location was kept secret and was only disclosed two days beforehand. On arrival, people were given wireless headphones and partook in an interactive dance session that involved yoga, meditation and dancing, while watching Pretoria wake up to a spectacular sunrise. 13 Apr 2016
Karabo Poppy Moletsane
South Africa has recently seen a massive rejuvenation of young, talented illustrators who are changing their industry with fresh designs. This is fast becoming the new trend on social media. 13 Apr 2016
SHANGHAI - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will acquire a controlling stake in leading Southeast Asian online shopping platform Lazada for $1bn, it said on Tuesday as Jack Ma's company seeks to expand outside its home market. 13 Apr 2016
Apparel group Edcon should sell its noncore retail brands, CNA and Boardmans, as a way to cut costs in the face of mounting pressure over interest payments on its hefty debt. 13 Apr 2016
A little tube of splendid colour could prove to be the hero on Wednesday when Statistics SA releases its retail sales data for the month of February. 13 Apr 2016
Pick n Pay is reaping the benefits of its turnaround plan. Having cut costs, closed underperforming stores and improved its supply chain and information technology, full-year headline earnings per share are expected to rise 20%-30% for the year to end February compared with the year before. 12 Apr 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers's (PwC) Total Retail 2016 report reveals a global consumer digital revolution as consumers push the boundaries of online shopping. For retailers and consumer goods companies the disruption by online business is increasingly gaining momentum. 12 Apr 2016
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has introduced a unique concierge ambassadors programme to minimise inconvenience to shoppers during its R2bn redevelopment. Twelve fully trained concierge ambassadors are stationed at the busiest nodes of the mall to advise and guide shoppers during trading hours, seven days a week. 12 Apr 2016
George Nkosi
While the South African petroleum sector has been in a state of flux in recent years, underpinned by a changing landscape and regulatory challenges, Sowetan businessman George Nkosi sees an investment opportunity in the retail end of the petrol business. 12 Apr 2016
Giles Brook, CEO of Vita Coco: Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Having launched in South Africa just over a year ago, Vita Coco Coconut Water has experienced the highest first-year sales performance of any market worldwide, including those of the UK and the US, where the brand originated. Average sales per store have been almost 20% higher than those experienced in other Vita Coco markets during the first year. 12 Apr 2016
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McDonald's is having a moment. Actually, it has been having one for a while. Analysts may find no shortage of things to fret about - from rising labour costs to lousy consumer feedback on the quality of the food - but investors love McDonald's. 12 Apr 2016
Roman's Pizza has received the Brand Builder of the Year Award at the Franchise Association of South Africa's (FASA) Awards for Excellence in Franchising. This award recognises a brand by its popularity with the public through effective marketing and advertising campaigns. 11 Apr 2016
The franchise sector continues to be a major player in the South African economy with steady growth shown even through tough trading conditions. "Despite the hard trading times over the past seven years, franchising has held its own, year on year, in every respect - from showing long-term sustainability to showing a high level of optimism for the future," said Naas du Preez of Oasis Water and FASA's current chairman. "This is borne out by the fact that the sector, which covers a wide range of industries, contributes a healthy 12.5% to the country's GDP." 11 Apr 2016
There's no doubt that rewards programmes can add value to your life: from a free smoothie every few weeks, to upgrading your flights to business class. 11 Apr 2016
Bread prices are expected to rise at least 10% as a result of the 34% increase in the import duty on wheat announced by the Treasury on Friday. 11 Apr 2016
E-commerce, also known as electronic commerce or business on the internet is basically any form of business transaction or the exchange of products and services via electronic media and the internet. In many parts of the world, e-commerce is far advanced and is being used to cause astronomical changes in profit and development. In Africa, e-commerce is not fully established yet and many e-commerce platforms and start-ups are building rapidly here to infiltrate the market and make the most of the already existing resources. Jovago takes a closer look at e-commerce being both a problem and a solution to businesses in Africa. 11 Apr 2016
Different to the tourism or marketing environments where digital integration has been absorbed organically, supply chain and manufacturing professionals have been sluggish to phase out what is a deeply entrenched traditional mentality. Thinking must change. 11 Apr 2016
Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the marketer of South African apples and pears, and supplier of Abate Fetel pears, is investing in a varietal-specific promotion to drive consumer awareness of Abate Fetel and sales at retail level in April 2016. 8 Apr 2016
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