Jeweller, gemologist and entrepreneur Janine Binneman, the name and face behind Janine Binneman Jewellery Design, is using her thriving Cape Town business to empower women. Acutely aware of her role as a small business owner in creating job opportunities, she focuses her recruitment efforts on employing females whom she then trains and mentors in the craft of jewellery manufacturing. 30 Aug 2017
Truman & Orange has announced the launch of six Godet House cognacs in South Africa. This family-owned Cognac house dates back to 1550 and is still managed by the Godet family. 29 Aug 2017
Nick Stein and Richard Frankel, who brought the Australian eco brand, Boody, to South Africa in October 2015, have introduced a Boody babywear range and are about to launch in 10 stores in Mauritius. 29 Aug 2017
As retailers engage in omnichannel distribution, the amount of incoming data offers them an opportunity to understand consumer behaviour and needs through select analytical tools. 29 Aug 2017
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For the second time in less than two years, retail group Steinhoff's share price has been pummelled by allegations relating to its tax and accounting practices. 29 Aug 2017
Acer, a global brand in consumer technology hardware, software and services in IoT, has announced that it is introducing its first online store in South Africa, Shop Acer. 29 Aug 2017
KINSHASA, DRC - Authorities have banned imports of several popular consumer products in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo for six months to fight smuggling, Trade Minister Jean-Lucien Busa said on Monday. 29 Aug 2017
TFG CEO Doug Murray says the company's diversification strategy has served it well in the past three years, enabling the group to perform better than its peers. 28 Aug 2017
Nestled among the display of artisanal goods at the V&A's Watershed you'll find Cooked, a quaint eatery serving up traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare infused with a modern twist, courtesy of owner and chef Lindy Levy. 28 Aug 2017
South African mothers have massive buying power and, if retailers and marketers want to add value to those lives, they need to forget their preconceptions of who they think mothers are and what they want. A genuine understanding of the priorities and challenges faced by mothers, as multifaceted individuals, within their target market is critical and, if not taken to heart, marketers run the risk of alienating this powerful group. 28 Aug 2017
Tania Morgan-Weyer, the determined managing director of local wet pet food manufacturer Promeal, has been a key driver in the relaunch of the company's popular flagship Boss and Petley's brands. As a Pet Food Industry Association (PFI) board member, she's passionate about the shift towards more nutritious pet food and responsible pet ownership, and has assisted in steering the operational processes at Promeal's Atlantis factory in a more sustainable direction. 28 Aug 2017
Massmart says it has not given up on Africa and will continue to invest in its business on the continent. CEO Guy Hayward said that despite the challenges faced by most African economies, there were signs the tide could yet change for the better. 28 Aug 2017
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging companies in the agro-processing sector to apply for financial support to participate in the Gulfood Exhibition, taking place in Dubai in February 2018. 25 Aug 2017
Woolworths' clothing division remains its biggest profit centre, despite flat sales and squeezed margins. The retail group reported on Thursday morning that overall revenue for the 52 weeks to June 25 grew 3.7% to R69bn. 25 Aug 2017
With the retail industry facing intense disruption, retailers and suppliers should be combining forces to focus on what they have in common - the shopper. Merging their collective knowledge to co-create category plans, based on shopper needs, will help both partners win. 25 Aug 2017
Adidas recently opened its ‘HomeCourt' performance store at Sandton City. Over the next two months, more boutique sportswear brands, collections and collaborations will be joining the mall. Plein Sport, the world's luxury active sportswear brand, will debut its first South African store at Sandton City. Also sought-after performance apparel names Under Armour, Puma and Kappa will all open at Sandton City. 25 Aug 2017
NEW YORK, US - McDonalds says it will start globally rolling back use of antibiotics in its chicken products from 2018 as part of efforts to curb microbial resistance to drugs and the rise of superbugs. 25 Aug 2017
A South African earning a minimum wage would need to work about six hours to afford a kilogram of beef. This is according to online catering marketplace Caterwings, which conducted a study on the global price of basic food items. 24 Aug 2017
FMCG giant Pioneer Foods is part of the voluntary healthy food options industry initiative, being coordinated by the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), in an effort to mitigate against the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) caused by a poor diet, which accounts for 40% of the deaths in South Africa. 24 Aug 2017
Couturier David Tlale will launch his new ‘diffusion line' collection at select Edgars stores in September 2017. 24 Aug 2017
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