Primi has introduced an interactive mobile device game making use of an innovative one-click engagement platform. Collaborating with Smirnoff, the restaurant franchise says it is the first game of its kind in South Africa where patrons can win instant prizes or the grand prize of a R30,000 Smirnoff experience for the winner and friends. 27 Feb 2017
For many consumers across the globe their morning ritual will not be complete without a cup of coffee: at home, on-the-go or during a business meeting at an upmarket pavement café. Coffee is the second-most consumed beverage in the world after water. It is, however, significantly more than just a beverage. In fact, it is a global commodity that is one of the world's most traded products, second in value only to oil. Considering the growing global demand for coffee, what trends are being observed in the South African coffee market? 27 Feb 2017
South Africa's best products, recognised through a market-leading independent consumer survey, were announced at the Product of the Year gala event in Johannesburg last week. 27 Feb 2017
As the CEO of Mall for Africa, the continent's largest online shopping platform, Nigeria-born Chris Folayan knows a thing or two about creating experiences that keep online consumers coming back for more. 27 Feb 2017
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Restaurant franchisor Spur Corporation is relishing the opportunity to expand its recently acquired gourmet burger business RocoMamas and upmarket steakhouse Hussar Grill. 27 Feb 2017
On the first day of the fourth edition of the biennial trade fair, ACA 2017, organised by STAT Media Group at the Emperors Palace last week, Air Cargo Africa (ACA) 2017 kicked off its discussions with an interactive dialogue on ‘Unlocking Africa's civil aviation potential: the time is now to set the rules for tomorrow.' 27 Feb 2017
Food services group Bid Corporation (Bidcorp), which was unbundled from industrial conglomerate Bidvest Group, grew its interim revenue 5% to R67.8bn, the company said on Thursday. 24 Feb 2017
Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) and global market leader Nestlé are in a market struggle, since the formation of JDE in 2015. JDE holds the leading position in coffee in a band stretching from Belgium through Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, while Nestlé has the edge in the western edge of Europe, Australasia and much of Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. 24 Feb 2017
Massmart, majority owned by WalMart, announced its full-year results for the 52 weeks to December 2016, indicating good margin management and astute expense control, resulting in pleasing trading profit and headline earnings growth. 24 Feb 2017
As we all know by now, Pantone's colour of the year for 2017 is Greenery, "a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew.” 24 Feb 2017
Shares in plastics and packaging group Transpaco fell 3.33% in Wednesday trading on the back of the company's decline in half-year earnings. 24 Feb 2017
Woolworths has announced it has raised R104.9 million for its MySchool ‘Raise R100 million for Education' campaign, exceeding the original target set in April 2015. 24 Feb 2017
Despite government efforts to curb smoking, British American Tobacco (BAT) increased the number of cigarettes it sold in 2016 slightly to 665-billion. 24 Feb 2017
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's announced in his Budget speech on 22 February 2017 that there would be further consultations on the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages before it is implemented. 23 Feb 2017
Economist Dawie Roodt shared his insights on the local and global economic landscape for retailers at the first quarterly networking breakfast, hosted by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) and sponsored by Redefine Properties in Gauteng. 23 Feb 2017
As we slowly – but finally – wise up to the negative effects our growing consumerism has on the environment, it could be argued that the most progressive product design is that which is sustainable. But eco-friendly doesn't have to mean unattractive. 23 Feb 2017
If you enjoy a cigarette with your rum and coke, your wallet will face a triple threat this year. 23 Feb 2017
OTTAWA - Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King and Canada's Tim Hortons doughnut shops, said on Tuesday it has reached a deal to buy American fried chicken chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. 23 Feb 2017
Kenya and Egypt have agreed to remove double taxation on imports in a bid to improve trade between the two countries. 22 Feb 2017
This year, Maerua Mall in Windhoek will undergo a complete facelift, bringing both its look and its offerings up to date, with added tenants such as the first John Dory's in Namibia, Queenspark, Cappellos and Checkers Liquor. 22 Feb 2017
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