TFG is the latest JSE-listed company to drop KPMG as its auditor. The retail group made the announcement just hours after Telkom said it would not award any new business to KPMG until the outcome of the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (Irba) probe was known. 11 Oct 2017
In an effort to cut carbon emissions and reduce its environmental impact, the K-Way has installed a solar power plant at its factory in Ottery, Cape Town. The system was installed in August and will help to save 136 tonnes of carbon emissions - equivalent to 35 tonnes of waste, the pollution of 23 cars over a one-year period, or the use of 285 barrels of oil annually. 11 Oct 2017
Famous Brands shares fell as much as 14% as markets reacted to a restaurant chain's trading update indicating a decline in first-half earnings. Famous Brands has Wimpy, Mugg & Bean and Europa in its portfolio of brands. 11 Oct 2017
According to a new study by Juniper Research, invisible payments and other connected technologies are expected to boost retail revenues as omnichannel strategies move in-store. 10 Oct 2017
Starbucks and Taste Holdings have confirmed the locations for two new Starbucks stores in Durban. Florida Road will play stage to the first Starbucks in the city, followed by Gateway Theatre of Shopping. 10 Oct 2017
Weylandts and Pichulik have collaborated on a newly launched range of jewellery exclusive to the furniture retailer. 10 Oct 2017
NAIROBI, Kenya - Deacons East Africa Plc has received board approval to enter into negotiations for the sale of the Mr Price franchise in Kenya. The move comes after Mr Price Group Limited approached Deacons EA with a proposal to purchase the franchise. 10 Oct 2017
Freshmark MD Dr Johan van Deventer with Tru-Cape director and grower Derek Corder.
To date the Shoprite Group has purchased over 20 million cartons of apples and pears for its Shoprite and Checkers customers in 2689 outlets throughout 15 African countries and the Indian Ocean Islands from Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, which exports fruit to over 104 countries. 9 Oct 2017
Marlene Robson and Bruce Anderson
Energetics SA, the renewable energy arm of CHS Eco Technologies, recently launched Cups for Life, a not-for profit empowerment programme that aims to identify, train and empower potential entrepreneurs who can't find work or struggle to get into the job market. 9 Oct 2017
Trevor Hardy
In the world of the technological revolution that is not restricted by many physical hurdles, the introduction of new technology invokes dramatic changes that can be brought about relatively quickly, as a result technological trends are taking up faster than before. Retailers now continuously adopt the technological component as they seek to erase the line between digital and bricks and mortar to have a more seamless shopping experience. 9 Oct 2017
DHL Express and Mall for Africa have extended their partnership to enable African businesses to sell their locally manufactured products to customers in the United States. Businesses can sell their made-in-Africa products directly on the eBay platform powered by Mall for Africa and DHL locations will serve as drop-off points for products destined for consumers in the United States. 6 Oct 2017
The Propak Cape exhibition, taking place from 24-26 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in packaging and related industries. 6 Oct 2017
The 2017 MTN App of the Year Awards is currently underway, with the gala awards event scheduled to take place on 12 October 2017. According to Mandisa Ntloko, general manager of enterprise marketing: MTN Business SA, the event is a springboard for entrepreneurs to not only create solutions that assist society, but also to launch and grow businesses that provide cutting-edge solutions, contribute to economic growth and create much-needed employment opportunities. 6 Oct 2017
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) said on Thursday it had completed a deal to sell its 54.5% in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa. 5 Oct 2017
Until quite recently, businesses didn't have a reason to dig deeper than assessing the price and appearance of the products shipped to their warehouses. But the reality of buyer-driven global supply chains means their decisions on price and the suppliers they select dictate conditions for workers across their entire supply chain. 5 Oct 2017
Payments service provider Yoco has launched an enhanced Point of Sale (POS) solution, which according to the company is South Africa's first 100% locally made, free point of sale app. It has been purpose-designed to give small and emerging businesses the tools they need to better run their businesses and grow. 5 Oct 2017
Nominal retail sales for August 2017 grew a substantial 8.1% versus the same month last year, marking the quickest pace of growth the retail industry has seen in the past three months. This is according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse August 2017 report, which provides a macroeconomic analysis of retail spending trends in South Africa. 5 Oct 2017
Image credit: ITB Manufacturing
Commercial print and manufacturing company, Novus Holdings, has acquired ITB Manufacturing, a private company that manufactures and supplies flexible plastic packaging solutions. The merger was approved by the Competition Commission in September and came into effect on 1 October 2017. 5 Oct 2017
NEW YORK, US: Walmart Stores announced Tuesday that it acquired New York delivery company Parcel as it girds to compete with Amazon and other supermarkets for home delivery of groceries. 4 Oct 2017
Jumia Nigeria has introduced an e-commerce bot that allows shoppers to order food, find fashion or electronic items and book hotels and flights by simply having an online conversation with the bot. 4 Oct 2017
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