Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing says that quarterly net profit jumped by almost half from a year ago (AFP Photo/Kazuhiro Nogi)
TOKYO - Uniqlo's parent company said Thursday that quarterly net profit jumped by almost half from a year ago, as it refocused on a strategy aimed at luring thrifty shoppers. 12 Jan 2017
Total group sales jumped 6.5 percent during Tesco's third quarter to the end of November 2016 compared with a year earlier (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)
LONDON - Supermarket chain Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, announced Thursday rising sales during the festive period, which followed a strong third quarter despite uncertainty over Brexit. 12 Jan 2017
At the recent event, officially announcing the 2016 matric results, Massmart provided the top three achievers in quintiles 1, 2 and 3 with hi-tech hampers worth R80,000. The hampers are aimed at assisting the students' transition from secondary to tertiary education. 12 Jan 2017
South African companies, including those in the retail sector, continue to experience a significant change in mindset among customers. The reality is that doing business is no longer just about profit, but also about creating shared value and meeting responsibilities to contribute to inclusive economic development, and to give back to communities and our planet. 12 Jan 2017
PARIS - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal said Tuesday it had agreed to buy three leading skincare brands from Valeant for $1.3 billion in a move set to give its US offering a facelift. 11 Jan 2017
South Africa's economy is under significant pressure and does not promise a great deal of progress for business or consumers – with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting only 0.8% growth in 2017. Franchising, however, is one sector that has consistently shown its resilience by performing well and this trend is expected to continue in 2017. 11 Jan 2017
The online retail space in South Africa is often categorised as underperforming, but while there is plenty of room for improvement, this perspective might be a little shortsighted. In fact, 2016 saw records being broken, new innovative players entering the market and exciting predictions being made all of which bode well for the year to come. 11 Jan 2017
The world is in a silent revolution. Global consciousness is growing. Passion for mindless luxury is waning. Consumers are increasingly mindful of not only what their chosen product gives them, but how it makes them feel. 11 Jan 2017
SHANGHAI - Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba will take control of domestic department store Intime through a $2.6 billion privatisation scheme, the companies said Tuesday, sending shares of the mall operator surging. 11 Jan 2017
London Fashion Week shake up tradition with mixed catwalks.
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LONDON - Men and women are sashaying down catwalks together at London Fashion Week, in a shake-up of tradition backed by celebrated designers including Vivienne Westwood. 10 Jan 2017
Competition analysts believe it will involve another year of detailed engagements with competition regulators in many African countries... 9 Jan 2017
Months after taking a R2.2bn write-down on its disastrous Nigerian acquisition, Tiger Brands' remuneration committee raised the fees of the directors who had overseen the decision to invest in the value- destroying Dangote Flour Mills. 6 Jan 2017
This time of the year often leads to impromptu social occasions, such as braais or meals that are whipped up in record time. When you find yourself hosting, it is beneficial to know that pork remains one of the healthiest meats to turn to when cooking and entertaining. 6 Jan 2017
It was a busy end to 2016 for Edcon as the retailer cleared what CEO Bernie Brookes called "the last hurdle" in a deal that will see the group come under its creditors' ownership. 6 Jan 2017
BEIJING: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against two vendors for allegedly selling counterfeit goods, it said, weeks after the US put its main platform on its "notorious markets" blacklist. 6 Jan 2017
LONDON: British clothes retailer Next on Wednesday warned of a tougher trading year ahead as uncertainty caused by Brexit weakens the pound and pushes up the cost of raw materials. 5 Jan 2017
This year could prove to be a tough year for retailers, with real retail sales growth expected to underperform economic growth. Retail sales growth tends to be more cyclical than overall economic growth, outperforming the latter in good times, but often underperforming economic growth in tougher times. 5 Jan 2017
PARIS: Fashion label Schiaparelli completed its remarkable resurrection on Tuesday when it was inducted into the elite ranks of Paris haute couture houses. 4 Jan 2017
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