Despite its warnings that its staff reduction programme would cause headline earnings to fall, Pick n Pay posted an impressive 15% growth in after-tax profit and raised its interim dividend by 12%. 18 Oct 2017
South African cashback coupon app, SnapnSave, has reported over R40m in retail sales, 50 million impressions and 7 million engagements for its brand partners such as Reckitt Benckiser, Tiger Brands, Nestle and SAB. 17 Oct 2017
Global market intelligence company, Euromonitor International, has just released the latest results of the 2017 Global Consumer Trends survey. 17 Oct 2017
Little over a year ago, three friends with thriving creative careers embarked on a mission to combine their love of Africa with their passion for surfing. Thus, Mami Wata was born, a premium African brand of surf apparel and accessories with an undeniable global appeal. 17 Oct 2017
The craft gin trend is on the rise with a staggering R700m contributed to the collective R19bn spirits industry in SA in 2015. It has been predicted that gin alone will contribute R1bn to the economy during the 2017 financial year. The number of local distilleries has grown from 19 in 2014 to 30 in 2016 in efforts of keeping up with the increasing thirst for juniper juice. 17 Oct 2017
Over the past four years, the franchising sector has displayed resilience, consistently growing its contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) from 9.7% in 2014 to its present contribution of 13.3% - an upward trend that is most likely to continue despite the lacklustre economy. 16 Oct 2017
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Verimark - the company behind Bauer pans and Shogun knifesets - is betting on its "best Christmas ever" after introducing a raft of new products. 16 Oct 2017
Cross-border e-commerce is on the rise. According to a PayPal report released earlier this year, an estimated 1.4 million South Africans shopped internationally in 2016, spending an estimated R8.8 billion. The same report predicts South African online spend will exceed R53bn in 2018. 13 Oct 2017
Nigerian assisted shopping startup VoomNow has started exporting local produce to the United States (US), making local food stuffs such as catfish, egusi and noodles available to overseas users via its online platform. 13 Oct 2017
Clicks Clubcard has moved into the top spot as South Africa's most used loyalty programme at 67%, just beating last year's loyalty leader, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper and therefore nudging the supermarket chain's programme into second place at 66%. Despite a sizeable jump down to 44%, the Dis-Chem Benefits Programme ranks as the third most used programme, up from fifth place last year - and together with Clicks shows that loyalty for pharmacy and beauty retail is strong. 13 Oct 2017
When Tameron Haralambous asked her husband Peter to build a changing table for their nursery, she had no idea it would set them on the path to becoming award-winning furniture designers. 12 Oct 2017
Changing consumer shopping habits and the rise of online shopping means that shopping malls are having to re-invent themselves by becoming lifestyle and event destinations. 12 Oct 2017
The need for importers to view their supply chain processes as real assets rather than just a means to an end is now more important than ever, says Investec Import Solutions. With a slowing economy and weakening currency, businesses that import require greater visibility if they are to unlock value in their supply chains. 12 Oct 2017
Food is getting cheaper - but you probably haven't noticed. Data released on Wednesday show prices of vegetables, oils, fats, bread, cereals, fruit and fuel have fallen since the start of the year. 12 Oct 2017
OTTAWA, Canda - Sears said Tuesday it will seek court approval to liquidate all of its remaining Canadian stores, marking the end of an iconic department store. The company said in a statement that it would make the application to the Ontario Superior Court on Friday. 12 Oct 2017
We often mention that we live in the digital age, where information flows at faster speeds, is more complex and is more accessible. As much as this information can be analysed by businesses to make better-informed decisions, the real question is, is there room to alter the sales landscape? 11 Oct 2017
Oral care brand Aquafresh, in partnership with the University of Witwatersrand's Department of Community Dentistry, commemorated Oral Health Care month at Muzomuhle Primary School in Diepsloot West, in Johannesburg. 11 Oct 2017
UberEats and Food Lover's Market have teamed up to get shoppers back into their kitchen by giving them convenient access to recipe ingredients on demand. Starting this October, the UberEats app can be used to order a meal kit made up of fresh ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe from the fresh produce retailer - and have it delivered to their door within the hour. 11 Oct 2017
Spur Steak Ranches is turning 50 years young on 24 October 2017. Time sure does fly when you're having the time of your life! 11 Oct 2017
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