The Consumer Goods Council of SA is cautiously optimistic about an improved trading outlook in the consumer goods sector during 2017 despite tight household budgets and muted economic growth prospects. 26 Jan 2017
Fast-moving consumer goods group AVI expects its headline earnings per share for the six months to end-December to have grown by up to 9% despite difficult trading conditions. 26 Jan 2017
Retail success has become about constantly evolving to adapt, remain relevant and be appealing to customers. It's more competitive than ever before, which is driving exciting trends and innovation for shopping centres and retail. 26 Jan 2017
Faster, cheaper and more convenient online alternatives stalk traditional retail sector. 25 Jan 2017
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A new app, the Whizzky Whisky Scanner, enables information to be delivered on-the-spot to whisky lovers, whether they are shopping for whisky or chatting to friends about a bottle and wanting to prove a fact. 25 Jan 2017
Cybercellar, the online beverage company, has opened its first bricks and mortar store in Woodstock, Cape Town. 25 Jan 2017
Think you know South African shoppers? Think again. Recent shopper insights* research reveals local consumers have changed. A lot. And this radically redefined identity is tipped to gain significant momentum in 2017. 25 Jan 2017
Although local retailers used the Black Friday phenomenon and rigorous promotions as best they could, the result was somewhat disappointing. 24 Jan 2017
The JSE opened marginally higher on Tuesday in lacklustre trade ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision later in the day. 24 Jan 2017
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A new food and product market will trade seven days a week in Regent Road in Sea Point, Cape Town. It will offer a hybrid mix of 40 designer retail stalls, a daily fresh goods market, a diverse weekly market, 15 food vendors, 3 bars and a live entertainment stage. 24 Jan 2017
Ringier Africa has extended its activities in publishing and e-commerce in Africa by launching Pulse and P Live in East Africa, following its success in West Africa, which reached over 50m users on a monthly basis. 24 Jan 2017
NEW YORK - McDonald's reported slightly lower fourth-quarter earnings Monday as strong sales in Britain, Japan, China offset a drop in the United States. 24 Jan 2017
The Trade Intelligence Independent Trade Forum (ITF), being held on 23 February 2017 at the Focus Rooms, Sunninghill Sandton, will feature Gill Mkhasibe, MD and co-owner of The Mkhasibe Group (TMG), who will answer ‘How is your brand purchased in the informal trade?' 23 Jan 2017
The expansion of Ballito Junction Regional Mall will see the centre increase eightfold from 10,000sqm to 80,000sqm offering over 200 shops, restaurants and services. 23 Jan 2017
AB InBev stresses the voluntary severance targeting management will not interfere with commitments on post-merger employment. 23 Jan 2017
Model present creations by Balmain during men's Fashion Week for the Fall/Winter 2017/2018 collection in Paris on 21 January 2017 (AFP Photo/Francois Guillot)
PARIS - With Paris men's fashion week coming to an end Sunday night, we pick out five of the big trends in the autumn-winter collections: 23 Jan 2017
Despite South Africans' roller-coaster sentiment during 2016, they have continued to spend, highlighting a clear disconnect between the South African psyche and actual purchase behaviour. This means that in 2017 more than ever a multi-dimensional approach will be required if retailers are to obtain a firm handle on South Africa's new retail reality. To assist with this, Nielsen's Ailsa Wingfield outlines the key retail dynamics that will be in play. 23 Jan 2017
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