Pioneer Foods Group's share price plummeted almost 7% on Friday, after the company announced CEO Phil Roux will step down by the end of September. 5 Sep 2017
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has added 50 community entrepreneurs to its network of local distribution partners (LDPs) since the beginning of the year, mainly in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. 4 Sep 2017
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Clothing and homeware retailer Mr Price says it is making headway in its attempt to regain market share lost by its clothing units, MRP Apparel and Milady's. 4 Sep 2017
The latest franchise survey, launched last week by the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), shows growth in the franchise sector despite challenging economic conditions, but optimism about continuing growth has dropped from 92% to 78%. 4 Sep 2017
PARIS, France - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal confirmed it had dropped a British transgender model over comments the company deemed "at odds with our values," after she was hired as part of a diversity campaign. 4 Sep 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, US - Ordering pizza from the sofa without lifting a finger has joined the list of modern-day conveniences thanks to a hot trend in voice-commanded smart speakers. Amazon, Apple and Google are duking it out with devices designed to sit out of sight in homes, awaiting spoken commands to tend to tasks such as ordering goods, finding information, playing music, mapping routes, or reading email. 4 Sep 2017
All Gold Tomato Sauce will be releasing two 700 ml limited edition collectable bottles in mid-September, which will be available in two designs. 4 Sep 2017
Remgro-controlled liquor conglomerate Distell, which aims to double revenue and profits by 2021, is selling long-held wine farms and wine brands as executives look to markedly improve a modest return on assets. 1 Sep 2017
Recent findings released by BMi Research have revealed that flavoured alcoholic beverages saw a decline in 2015. This was followed by a further contraction in volumes in 2016. The category's value increase for 2016 was attributed exclusively to an increase in the average product pricing rather than an increase in volume. 1 Sep 2017
Canal Walk Shopping Centre, which lies in the heart of Century City and has 151,987 square metres of retail floor space, is refreshing its retail mix with new flagship stores including a two-level H&M which opens in November. 1 Sep 2017
Tobacco firm British American Tobacco (BAT) said on Thursday it had overhauled its organisational and management structures following the successful acquisition of Reynolds America. 1 Sep 2017
SA is one of the most protectionist countries when it comes to poultry and has become "masters" at using anti-dumping as a method of keeping out foreign products, says the head of the world's poultry organisation. 1 Sep 2017
Why Cook is a Gauteng-based catering company that focuses on delivering modern home-style cooking made from fresh ingredients directly to one's door. The service is targeted towards individuals and families who lack the time it takes to prepare daily meals, as well as corporate clients looking for a diverse, customisable menu to serve at events and meetings. 31 Aug 2017
Although there are untapped opportunities in the sub-Saharan African real estate markets, retailers face many challenges to setting up shops in some countries. 31 Aug 2017
TFG has enabled a modern way for shoppers to review products online by adding functionality to its 12 online stores, which allows shoppers to upload photographs and video links of themselves and their purchases to an online gallery. 31 Aug 2017
Fournews, a South African franchise group, has acquired a 50% share in Hello Tomato, a brand specialising in pizza and pasta. John & Gerry's Brands, which played an integral part in the growth of both Europa and Fego Cafe to over 60 stores in South Africa, is behind Hello Tomato and retains 50% of the company. 31 Aug 2017
Ever wanted to eat fast food and invest in cryptocurrency at one place? No? What's wrong with you? Anyway, Burger King has announced the formation of a new cryptocurrency in Russia, dubbed Whoppercoin. 30 Aug 2017
Estate Delivery, the first of the franchises to be launched by Estate Food Services South Africa (EFS) has sold more than 15 franchises in less than three months since its launch. 30 Aug 2017
Kibbles, the way to a dog or cat's heart... and stomach, offers so much power in their punch. Packed with just the right blend of nutrients, kibbles are designed with each breed's needs in mind. 30 Aug 2017
A new study from Juniper Research has found that Visa and MasterCard's distinct evolutionary strategies in digital payments will underpin the success of a market expected to increase from $3.8 trillion globally this year to more than $5 trillion by 2020. 30 Aug 2017
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