MILAN, Italy - Luciano Benetton, one of the founders of the eponymous Italian clothing company, announced his return on Thursday to the helm of the struggling company. 4 Dec 2017
Ocean Basket's unique 'Mediterrasian' sushi offering is on dazzling display in the recently launched #TheArtOfFusion brand campaign. Digital agency So Interactive, the creative force behind the campaign, was briefed by the popular seafood eatery to take its new sushi range to the next level using innovative media. The result features World Sushi Champion and Ocean Basket's sushi innovation head, Pepi Anevski, and a skilful directorial display of food photography. 4 Dec 2017
Sometimes things take a little bit longer than expected and you need to stay feeling at your best. Maybe you're meeting the entire extended family; in a never-ending interview; sitting on a packed flight or on that first date. Now with new Clorets 40 Minutes you'll have the confidence to linger longer. 4 Dec 2017
As with other retailers at this stage in the uncompromising economic environment, the results of Spar Group reflect "the weak state of consumer buying power and confidence", the company laments. 4 Dec 2017
KINSHASA, DRC - Swiss food giant Nestle announced Sunday that it would close its factory in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a potential market of 80 million people but one beset by poverty and political instability. 4 Dec 2017
Global discounts website, Picodi.com, says Black Friday went beyond expectations this year. Analysing its internal traffic and transaction data for 24 November 2017, the company says consumers' activity increased on average by 624% when compared to an ordinary day. Last year the increase was 619%. 1 Dec 2017
South African gourmet tea company, Toni Glass Collection, has launched a premium range of sugar-free tonic waters infused with a blend of botanicals. 1 Dec 2017
It stands to reason that the weather can affect the sales of certain products - for example, more rainfall generally means that consumers purchase less sunscreen. But the phenomenon can go much further. 1 Dec 2017
In an effort to give back this festive season, Starbucks will be donating a portion of its holiday beverage sales to non-profit organisations up to a total amount of R120,000. The coffee chain has also partnered with Hamley's Toys to gift teddy bears to hundreds of children. 1 Dec 2017
A shopper was shocked to find that the price of a product had increased on Black Friday when he visited digital retailer Takealot.com. 30 Nov 2017
As the year draws to a close, retailers are readying themselves to make the most of the annual festive shopping rush. When it comes to drawing people into their stores, both online and physical, retailers may face increased competition, but they also have a wider array of tools at their disposal than ever before. 30 Nov 2017
Recognising the value and importance that SMEs play in the growth of the economy, collectively contributing 50%-60% to GDP, Retail Capital is giving SMEs an opportunity to win a makeover to build their brand with an investment of R250,000. During the summer campaign, SMEs are encouraged to share the vision of how they would like to see their business grow, and led by a team of experts, Retail Capital will work with the winning SME to help make their vision come true. 30 Nov 2017
In six years, South African natural haircare brand AfroBotanics went from being manufactured in founder Ntombenhle Khathwane's garage to a fully equipped factory in Midrand, and now occupies prime shelf space in some of the country's largest retailers. 30 Nov 2017
LONDON, UK - Britain's biggest cigarette wholesaler, Palmer & Harvey (P&H), collapsed into administration on Tuesday, with around 2,500 staff facing redundancy, its administrator PwC announced. 30 Nov 2017
Woolworths chairman Simon Susman told shareholders at Tuesday's annual general meeting that the board was confident of the group's Australian strategy. "We believe in the strategy and we believe in Ian [Moir, the CEO] and his team, but we are in the eye of the storm," said Susman. 29 Nov 2017
Shoprite's most innovative and reliable suppliers were honoured recently at the retailer's 2017 Supplier of the Year Awards. 29 Nov 2017
Tiger Brands was looking for acquisitions outside SA and would place more emphasis on due diligence than in the past, management said on Monday. 29 Nov 2017
Fast fashion online retailer, Superbalist, has reported that Black Friday 2017 has gone down in history as its biggest trading day so far, with over 118% year-on-year growth and double 2016's sales figures. 29 Nov 2017
Long4Life's share price rose as much as 4% to R4.70 on Tuesday after announcing its latest acquisition, Stellenbosch-based soft-drink maker Chill Beverages. 29 Nov 2017
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/594361/NDNS_Y1_to_4_UK_report_full_text_revised_February_2017.pdf">More than 95% of people still eat meat and don't like being told that it is wrong and bad for the planet to do so. But it is now well established that meat production is responsible for a substantial proportion of human greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention issues around animal welfare. Perhaps more worrying is the increasing problem of massive food wastage. However, people can significantly address these challenges - and an impending "burger apocalypse" - by following a few simple steps toward low carbon eating. 28 Nov 2017
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