Soccer player David Beckham has partnered with L'Oréal for the launch of his first global grooming brand, House 99. 15 Jan 2018
The Economic Freedom Fighters must be held accountable for all the damages incurred as a result of vandalism at a number of H&M stores, the Democratic Alliance said on Sunday. 15 Jan 2018
NEWSWATCH: More than 230 workers from the BM Food Manufacturers Lanseria plant are on strike until their demand for a wage increase has been met. 12 Jan 2018
SA's manufacturing output grew 1.7% in November from the same month in 2016, beating the economists' consensus of 0.45%, Statistics SA reported on Thursday. 12 Jan 2018
More and more, consumers in sub-Saharan Africa are looking beyond their borders to get the products and services they need. According to the recent KPMG 'The Truth About Online Consumers' report, the African/Middle Eastern markets import 50% of all online purchases from other regions, making them the number one online importer worldwide. 12 Jan 2018
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The Dutch Investors Association (VEB) says it has been approached by many South African-registered Steinhoff shareholders interested in participating in its class action against Steinhoff. 12 Jan 2018
The market intelligence agency, Mintel, recently released the top five trends that will shape the packaging industry in 2018. 12 Jan 2018
Clothing and food retailer Woolworths is looking to bolster sales in the struggling Australian unit by adding the Balmain brand to its offerings. 11 Jan 2018
In this two-part report, Trade Intelligence reveals the drivers and trends shaping grocery retail in South Africa in the short to medium term. 11 Jan 2018
South African bread brand, Sasko, has brought back its once-retired mascot Sasko Sam in response to requests from the public. 11 Jan 2018
Budgets are tight, with rising electricity and petrol prices driving many households to tighten their purse strings. In response, the retail industry is becoming increasingly competitive. 11 Jan 2018
In the mid to late 90s the number of internet businesses grew exponentially. Since consumers were getting connected in their millions, this space was ideal for entrepreneurs to create hype around projected profitability. At the height of the boom, it was possible for a promising dot-com company to become a public company via an initial public offering and raise a substantial amount of money even though it had never made a profit-or, in some cases, realised any material revenue whatsoever. 11 Jan 2018
Consumers around the world are putting more value on experiences than they do on possessions, and South Africans are no different. Online shopping, commoditisation of once-expensive goods like smartphones, and a craving for simplicity among consumers are all factors that are helping to drive this trend. People increasingly agree that the thrill of a purchase fades quickly, but the memory of a great experience lasts a lifetime. 10 Jan 2018
NRD Capital, a US-based private equity firm that specialises in franchise investments, has cemented its entry into the African market with its acquisition of the 45-year-old South African family restaurant chain, Mike's Kitchen. The deal marks the company's first acquisition on the African continent. 10 Jan 2018
In challenging economic times consumers classically respond in one of two ways - choosing less expensive brands that allow them to buy more, or opting to buy less and trading up to indulge their tastes for aspirational brands. 10 Jan 2018
Some of SA's most famous faces have expressed outrage over international clothing brand H&M's latest advert showing a little black boy wearing a "coolest monkey in the jungle" hoodie. 10 Jan 2018
In 2013, Greg Mommsen left the IT industry to set up one of the first Col'Cacchio pizzeria franchises in Bryanston. The Col'Cacchio brand was established in 1992 in Cape Town by Kinga Baranowska and Michael Terespolsky, who took a gradual approach to develop the business, adopting the franchise model in 2003 and growing the business to 34 stores nationwide today, with one restaurant in Windhoek. 9 Jan 2018
ROME, Italy - Think Italian fashion and you are likely to think of chic central, Milan. But "Made in Italy" actually has its roots in Florence, where the hotly anticipated Pitti Uomo trade fair opens this week. 9 Jan 2018
Modern-day franchising has been with us since the mid-1950s when it made its presence felt in the USA. Subsequently, expansion was swift and within a few short years, the concept had conquered the world. 9 Jan 2018
Our physical and virtual environments are merging at a rapid pace, making us more digitally connected than ever before. Consumers want what they want and they want it now. If we don't deliver on their time, we pay with our market share. 9 Jan 2018
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