The Fair Play Movement is bringing international experts to help stop the proliferation of the predatory trade practice of dumping worldwide. It has taken the South African EU Ambassador to task over the illegal dumping of chicken in South Africa. 9 Feb 2017
Brimstone Invest Corporation, which owns 85% of Sea Harvest's shareholding, has announced that it will list the company on the JSE, whilst simultaneously raising capital of up to R1.5 billion in private placement. 9 Feb 2017
Deli Spices has announced a partnership with global flavour business, Mane, which sees the French business acquire a stake in the local business. 9 Feb 2017
Dutch denim brand G-Star Raw and co-owner Pharrell Williams have launched the G-Star Elwood X25 collection, which combines the brand's modern design aesthetic with the creative mindset of Pharrell, the company's co-owner and 'head of imagination'. 8 Feb 2017
Despite the prevalence of security cameras and high-tech alarm systems, shoplifting continues to be a concern for retailers across the country, with well-versed thieves easily able to outwit these technological barriers. 8 Feb 2017
While our favourite garments aren't as unique as we believe them to be, how we combine these pieces defines our individual style. But can style be determined by the likes of technology? That's what Google and H&M hope to discover. 8 Feb 2017
The Fire & Feast Butchers' Festival, being held at the Ticketpro Dome from 31 March to 2 April 2017, will be the first of its kind in Johannesburg. The festival, presented by Crown National, is a celebration of the meat industry. 8 Feb 2017
The franchising sector has found its way through the slow economy with industries such as the fast food segment showing growth in 2016 and has still not realised its full growth potential. 8 Feb 2017
South African Bridget O'Keeffe, makeup artist, beauty blogger and entrepreneur, founded the salon Blush+Blow in London last year and commissioned South African advertising agency Creative Zoo Advertising (CZA) to design the brand and visual identity. 7 Feb 2017
Following the release of a stylish sneaker made using plastic salvaged from the ocean, Adidas has once again teamed up with environmental initiative, Parley for the Oceans – only this time, they've collaborated on a collection of swimwear. 7 Feb 2017
Rwanda will start exporting fortified foods, next month, thanks to a new modern factory launched last week Thursday. The Africa Improved Foods - Rwanda, based at Kigali Special Economic Zone Nyandungu, started production of fortified porridge last week. 7 Feb 2017
The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) has released the results of its Franchisee Satisfaction Survey, in which a high level of franchisee satisfaction (82%) was recorded. 7 Feb 2017
This article is part of a series of studies titled “Barriers to entry” and “The expansion of regional supermarket chains”. The article draws from studies that look at the spread of supermarkets in southern Africa and how the market power of large firms in different sectors can hold back economic development. 7 Feb 2017
South Africans will soon be dining at such well-known UK brands as Bella Italia, Café Rouge, Las Iguanas and Belgo, following a franchise deal between Gold Brands Investments and the UK restaurant operator, Casual Dining Group (CDG). 7 Feb 2017
According to the City of Cape Town's Economic Performance Indicators (EPIC) Report for the third quarter of 2016, to benefit fully from the shift toward online retail in Africa, cities need to establish themselves as seedbeds for emerging e-commerce companies. Cape Town has done well in this regard and is considered a tech and e-commerce hub within South Africa. 7 Feb 2017
Almost two months since the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) emerged as the unlikely purchaser of Anheuser-Busch InBev's (AB InBev's) 26% stake in Distell, there is still no indication of when the deal will be finalised or what price the PIC paid to secure the stake. 6 Feb 2017
The third eCommerce MoneyAfrica Confex opens on 22-23 February 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. One of Africa's largest e-commerce and fintech events, it brings together an array of key decision makers in online retail, payments, customer insight and logistics businesses operating across Africa. 6 Feb 2017
Getting the right tenant mix is at the top of the list of factors that contribute to the success or otherwise of a major shopping centre. 6 Feb 2017
Shani Darden has launched her skincare classic Retinol Reform cream to South African consumers. With high profile clients that include Kelly Rowland, Jessica Alba and Emmy Rossum, Darden sets herself apart with her results-oriented approach to skincare. 6 Feb 2017
Spaza shops are the backbone of South Africa's township economy and are the most visible and vivid scenery, depicting the vibrancy of township life. They are symbols illustrating the dichotomy in South Africa's economy, as these makeshift retail spaces in residences stand in stark contrast with consumer landscapes of the formal economy such as malls. 6 Feb 2017
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