As dawn breaks, Bonisiwe Zungu puts her charcoal-fired brazier on the pavement of Richmond Road, Pietermaritzburg. She is here to braai and sell mealies. She has been in business for seven years. Zungu used to be a street vendor in town, but the municipality evicted her. 12 Feb 2018
The Bar One Gym Squad invites township communities in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and the Free State to get active through free and frequent workout sessions organised by food and beverage giant Nestlé. 12 Feb 2018
PARIS, France - Luxury goods maker Hermès said on Thursday it shrugged off economic, geo-political and monetary uncertainty to book record sales in 2017, thanks to the strong performance of all of its divisions across all regions. 12 Feb 2018
The newly upgraded bridal exhibition, NWJ Bridal and Beauty Experience, will from this year be incorporating an interactive beauty aspect into its event offering. Set to take place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 2 to 4 March 2018, the event will showcase cutting-edge beauty trends with bridal masterclasses, hair and make-up tutorials, brow artistry, male-grooming trends and make-over shows by collaborating with social media influencers and beauty brand ambassadors. 9 Feb 2018
South African consumer spending showed a healthy improvement over the festive season, with retail sales volumes rising 3.8% year-on-year after removing the effects of inflation, according to the most recent Mastercard SpendingPulse report. This marks the strongest monthly performance for South African retail spending since May 2013. 9 Feb 2018
WASHINGTON, US - US online giant Amazon on Thursday unveiled plans to launch grocery delivery to a number of US cities for its Prime subscribers using its recently acquired Whole Foods supermarket chain. 9 Feb 2018
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is set to hold the Furniture Design Competition later this month to recognise excellence in the sector. 9 Feb 2018
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Enduring empowerment company Brimstone Investment Corporation has confirmed the sale of R387m worth of shares in food brands conglomerate Tiger Brands. Brimstone, which has a market capitalisation of about R3.2bn, was a participant in Tiger's empowerment scheme. 8 Feb 2018
Consumers in Cape Town have poor knowledge about food and nutrition labels, and nutrition information on food labels don't have a major influence on what they buy, according to a recent study by Stellenbosch University (SU). 8 Feb 2018
NEW YORK, US - Chen Peng is only 26 years old and yet his wildly original puffer coats have already adorned the likes of Rihanna and Lady Gaga. 8 Feb 2018
Italtile saw trading profit leap as turnover soared in the six months to December 2017, despite consumer sentiment in SA being "by and large down". 8 Feb 2018
Like their international counterparts, South African retailers would traditionally run specials where discounts or 'two for the price of one' offers are given for a period of between a few days and a few weeks, normally relating to a particular season or event - like the oncoming winter, or Valentines Day approaching, or an oversupply in certain fresh produce - with the goal to attract bursts of retail activity, accelerate stock turnover, and to clear unwanted inventory. 8 Feb 2018
South African retailers and manufacturers face a significant shift in how consumers behave over the next few years, as economic conditions tighten, consumer confidence falls and internet shopping takes off. Our research shows that many South Africans are fearful about the future, with 46% saying they are not very or at all confident about the future. 7 Feb 2018
Apparel and footwear industry performance in 2017 has seen value sales grow by 4% with sportswear the most dynamic growth area, closely followed by children's wear. These two categories will remain key growth drivers through to 2022. This according to new research findings finding released by market research company Euromonitor International. 7 Feb 2018
Unemployment in South Africa is at nearly 28%. Even more frightening is that of this percentage, half have never ever worked. Research shows that, if you have never had a job before, your chances of finding employment decreases with each year. 7 Feb 2018
In preparation for Day Zero, now predicted for mid-May, many Capetonians are scrambling to get their hands on bottled water and JoJo Tanks. 7 Feb 2018
He may be a gifted designer, but not everything about David Tlale is stylish. In what is the latest in a string of controversies that have mired his career, the winner of his reality TV show The Intern has yet to receive her prizes. 7 Feb 2018
While Kenya has identified the leather industry as among those to push its manufacturing sector, it is struggling to stem export and smuggling of raw hides and skins. 6 Feb 2018
Ride-hailing company Taxify has partnered up with food delivery business OrderIn, and are set to compete with the likes of Mr D and UberEats. 6 Feb 2018
Pick n Pay promises innovation in its convenience and ready-made meals range in 2018, noting that South Africans' dining preferences may be shifting as many seek to entertain at home as a more affordable option to eating out. "Product innovation for families will be a big part of this, as will healthier options, including our Carb Sharp range," says the retailer's head of marketing John Bradshaw. 6 Feb 2018
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