The South African subsidiary of global trade fair company Messe Frankfurt has acquired Africa's largest textile, footwear and apparel shows Source Africa and ATF (Apparel, Textile & Footwear). 11 Sep 2017
NEW YORK, US - Tory Burch led efforts on day two of New York Fashion Week on Friday to head off troubled times by offering an upbeat collection of bold color and geometric print. The US doyenne of preppy chic confected an English garden in the grounds of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum on Manhattan's Upper East Side, a bucolic backdrop for a fresh and buoyant collection. 11 Sep 2017
On 9 September 2017, participating Starbucks store teams in Britain, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and South Africa celebrated the group's position in 99% ethical sourcing, by writing 99 on customers' cups. 11 Sep 2017
In today's on-demand retail landscape, manufacturers are undergoing massive changes to meet customers ever-increasing expectations. It's the new reality manufacturers face and those that don't integrate automation and smart technologies over the next few years risk becoming irrelevant. 8 Sep 2017
Amazon is not wasting time in its acquisition of Whole Foods. Speed of execution, after all, is at the essence of the tech giant's business model. 8 Sep 2017
The internet has changed the way women think about beauty and cosmetics but not, it seems, the value of personal face-to-face advice. Figures just released by the Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSASA) indicate that personal care and beauty is still the best performing sector in the industry, accounting for over 46% of the total direct sales during 2016. 8 Sep 2017
Exclusive Books is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its Fanatics loyalty programme, which now boasts 750,000 members. 7 Sep 2017
Steinhoff and Christo Wiese are to emerge as the outright controlling shareholders of Shoprite after Shoprite shareholders' backed the repurchase of 8.7-million shares from former CEO Whitey Basson. 7 Sep 2017
Wine brand Drostdy Hof, established in Tulbagh in 1964, has launched a new look for its range of wines. Available nationwide, the new label has been designed to be respectful of the legacy and modern in expression, inviting consumers to “share the moment” with Drostdy Hof. 7 Sep 2017
Walvis Bay gets ready to welcome Dunes Mall, a 27,500 m2 development from South African property developer and investor Atterbury, in partnership with local developers Tradehold, on 26 October 2017. 7 Sep 2017
Earnings at Rhodes Food Group have been gnawed away by the stronger rand and weaker global demand in the 10 months to end-July. 7 Sep 2017
PARIS, France - A host of French-owned fashion labels spanning Christian Dior to Saint Laurent pledged Wednesday to ban ultra-thin models from their advertising and catwalk shows following criticism that the industry encourages anorexia. 6 Sep 2017
Visual elements have an impact on how consumers react to products, which is why creating a beautifully displayed retail environment for the products is important for retail success, as lighting, colour and ambience can alter the consumer's buying behaviour. 6 Sep 2017
NEWSWATCH: Iconic Danish toymaker Lego is set to shed 1,400 jobs - 8% of its 18,200 global workforce - after suffering its worst financial performance in over a decade. 6 Sep 2017
PriceCheck Tech & E-Commerce Awards 2016 award winners.
The 2017 PriceCheck Tech & E-commerce Awards shortlist has been announced, following a record 44,500 votes cast to determine South Africa's top industry players. 6 Sep 2017
LONDON, UK - McDonald's workers staged the first ever strike in Britain on Monday in protest at pay and working conditions at the US fast-food giant. 5 Sep 2017
The team behind The Space has launched Now Showing, a regularly transforming shopping space offering fashion and lifestyle innovation as well as private wine tastings. 5 Sep 2017
Khosikhulu Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, of the royal VhaVenda people, officially opened the new Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou, Limpopo at an evening ceremony late last week. The new 50,000 sqm regional mall introduced the biggest selection of shopping and leisure retail into the area with almost 140 stores. 5 Sep 2017
Woolworths CEO Ian Moir.
The Woolworths top management will not receive Christmas bonuses as the retailer failed to achieve profit targets. 5 Sep 2017
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