The latest issue of the quarterly IMM Journal of Strategic Marketing discusses the imperative for an effective supply chain. It reports that more effective global sourcing, better speed to market, increased onshore manufacturing and improved warehousing efficiency are strategies being used by the big retail groups. 21 Oct 2016
After its success in Johannesburg, the children's hair salon, Maddy Magoo, is expanding to Pretoria East. A multi-ethnic salon, it has plans to extend the concept to Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. 20 Oct 2016
The Foschini Group (TFG) has chosen CA Southern Africa's Application Program Interface (API) management solution to support its digitalisation strategy across its 2,200 stores in 31 countries. 20 Oct 2016
In a first for the dairy industry in South Africa, Woolworths has launched an innovative green milk bottle, consisting of 30% plant-based plastic. 20 Oct 2016
The Health Products Association of South Africa (HPASA) has appointed Wayne Robinson as the director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs and the voice of the HPASA with regard to legislative matters. He has extensive insight into and experience in the manufacturing of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMS) and health products. 20 Oct 2016
The focus for malls has to be on moving product off the shelves rather than brand building, as consumers tighten their belts and look for even more value from retailers ahead of the festive season. 20 Oct 2016
A new campaign, LABELWISE, launched on 18 October 2016 to help South Africans understand what impact the content of their shopping baskets and smart devices can have on saving the planet and empowering local communities. 20 Oct 2016
Today's customers hop from researching products on their smartphones to viewing them in-store to ordering online without missing a beat. Technology today touches nearly every aspect of consumers' buying decisions, from researching which product to buy to paying for it. 20 Oct 2016
Retail sales growth slowed further in August, deepening the disappointing slowdown reported for July. 20 Oct 2016
NEW YORK: US apparel group Gap Inc. will close its Banana Republic stores in Britain as it streamlines its brick-and-mortar presence outside North America in response to weak sales. 20 Oct 2016
Many franchise owners have found that it is hard to find good franchisees in a difficult economy and, when these can be found, how to attract them in the face of many competing franchises. 20 Oct 2016
LONDON - Luxury fashion giant Burberry, famed for its designer handbags and trenchcoats, said Tuesday that British sales have soared since the Brexit vote as tourists took advantage of the plunging pound. 19 Oct 2016
Richard Brasher, CEO of Pick n Pay.
Picture: Business Day
Grocery chain Pick n Pay hiked its interim dividend 23.6% to 29.9c in its results for the 26 weeks to August 28 released on Tuesday morning. 19 Oct 2016
A Malaysian family leaves US fast food chain restaurant McDonald's. Picture: Reuters/Bazuki Muhammad
McDonald's has been in the country for nearly 21 years and is making marketing and strategy changes as it looks to compete with newer fast-food brands. 18 Oct 2016
The Mugg & Bean's Cupcakes of Hope campaign raised in excess of R550,000 to help change and save lives for children affected by cancer and their families. In September 2016, the campaign brought over 41,000 South Africans together in support of those affected by cancer. 18 Oct 2016
The School Breakfast Nutrition Programme, launched by Pioneer Foods in 2015, is currently reaching 21,450 children daily in 25 schools in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo, North West and Free State. The programme meets a critical need in these areas where rising food prices and the effects of the drought places added strain on communities. It plans to expand its programme to feed over 25,000 children daily by 2017. 18 Oct 2016
Polls have found many people are attracted to franchising by the promise of flexibility and independence in their work. However, not all franchises can offer franchisees the level of freedom and autonomy they desire. 18 Oct 2016
To enable South African retail websites to sell into high growth markets, two leading payment service providers (PSP) have entered into a partnership. 18 Oct 2016
NEW YORK - PepsiCo set new targets for more healthful food and beverages Monday and announced pledges to reduce product packaging and limit water use. 18 Oct 2016
Future South African retail development is as much intertwined with the digital world as it is with bricks and mortar: small is the new big and a mix of convenience tenants (gyms, high-end shopping and office space) is in hot demand. 17 Oct 2016
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