On the most recently aired episode of CNN Marketplace Africa, Gareth Ackerman, chairman of Pick n Pay Stores Ltd, shared his experiences with the company and what's in store for the brand in the future. 21 Nov 2017
Despite a dire political and economic environment, retailers are upbeat about Black Friday sales and Christmas spending. 21 Nov 2017
Furniture and homeware retailer, Weylandts, has entered the shopping mall environment with its new concept store launched in Sandton City. 21 Nov 2017
The ATF Trade Exhibition and co-located China Premium Tex expo, which both kick off today in Cape Town, provides local and international players in the apparel, footwear and textile trade with a space to connect, source and form lasting business relationships. 21 Nov 2017
Clothing retailers Truworths and The Foschini Group (TFG) have long been mainstays of the domestic fashion scene. For years, Truworths was a front runner in the sector, with strong operational performance and world-class metrics making it a standout performer. But things have shifted. 21 Nov 2017
Concrete sunglasses have for the first time been made available for commercial retail. The designer behind the range is South African architect Handre de la Rey, who was named the 2017 PPC Imaginarium Awards Industrial Design Category Winner for the eyewear, titled CS Project. 20 Nov 2017
Retailers and consumers alike are readying themselves for snaking queues and extended shopping hours in-store and online this Black Friday, falling on 24 November this year. Known as the biggest shopping occasion in the Western world, it has picked up steam in South Africa in recent years, presenting an opportunity for consumers to save on Christmas shopping and allowing retailers to boost sales and move stock before the festive season hits. 20 Nov 2017
For a short while, some time around 2014, it looked as if the clothing, textile, footwear & leather (CTFL) sector was beginning to recover after almost 20 years of crippling pressure from East Asian imports. 20 Nov 2017
Small fast-food and restaurant franchise company Gold Brands is expanding its Chesanyama division to the UK, while local branches will get facelifts. 20 Nov 2017
Cape Town-based premium spirits company, Truman & Orange, has brought Fortaleza Tequila to South African shelves. 17 Nov 2017
The race is on to bring 3D printed footwear to market. Adidas, Nike and Under Armour are some of the big names that have been working on delivering bespoke shoes to their customers. 17 Nov 2017
Double-digit liquor sales growth outweighed lower grocery sales for Spar in the year to end-September. 17 Nov 2017
The food industry is changing, with some restaurant owners forgoing physical retail spaces and instead opting to trade solely online. The business model of these 'virtual restaurants' often means reduced overheads and therefore increased chances of success. 17 Nov 2017
The retail sector is set to make a positive contribution to third-quarter GDP as retailers adapt to the difficult economic conditions and as they look forward to the festive season for relief. 17 Nov 2017
Women may find themselves fighting for mirror space and hiding their eye creams because according to Euromonitor, men's grooming recorded a 13% growth in value sales in 2016. 17 Nov 2017
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Apple's special edition iPhone X release - like the new iPhones before it - brings thousands of people lining up in front of Apple stores around the globe. It raises the seemingly obvious question: what sane person would queue overnight for an over-priced, at best incrementally-changed gadget? 16 Nov 2017
A delegation from South Africa's Black Business Council recently held talks in Johannesburg with business leaders from Singapore and Malaysia on potential investment and bilateral trade. 16 Nov 2017
The Durban edition of popular property trading game, Monopoly, has hit local shelves ahead of the festive season. Having announced the game in May, Winning Moves UK says its team has been working around the clock on the board design and production to ensure the game was ready before the summer holidays hit. 16 Nov 2017
Suiting and tailoring brand Fabiani, established as an exclusively menswear label for nearly forty years, has broadened its focus to include women's fashion. The launch of Fabiani Women marks the beginning of a new era for the brand, the pioneer behind the new collection none other than acclaimed local designer Warrick Gautier. 16 Nov 2017
Food delivery app, OrderIn, has not only targeted itself at time-conscious consumers, but corporates too, offering a "virtual canteen of cuisines" and an instant tax back benefit to employees. 16 Nov 2017
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