Natalie Mills was struggling financially when she embarked on her first entrepreneurship endeavour. Since then, Mills has gone on to create Crystal Creations, a bespoke range of quality jewellery, and is now on the verge of launching in the US. 19 Feb 2018
In keeping up with its standard for retail innovation and interactive shopping as the new normal, the third instalment of Now Showing has launched with a +Space Man pop-up store. 19 Feb 2018
Quick service restaurant chain KFC has taken its first steps into the energy conservation space by announcing its first solar energy restaurants in Port Elizabeth, powered by Solar Africa. 19 Feb 2018
SHANGHAI, China - Guo Bonan has opened several new branches of his "8Peppers" spicy Sichuan-style restaurants across Shanghai since last year, and not one has a dining room. 16 Feb 2018
Woolworths has launched South Africa's first locally-made, WBeauty soap range bearing the certification logo of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This moves the retailer closer to its 2020 Good Business Journey target to only offer products made with certified sustainable palm oil. 16 Feb 2018
The outlook for consumer goods companies appears upbeat as a changing political landscape provides some impetus to a stuttering economy. 16 Feb 2018
Along with Isabella Bosigno, Steven Rosenbau is the creative force behind Rosey & Vittori, a luxury streetwear brand that strives to bring panache to everyday street style. Rosenbaum and Bosigno recently presented their autumn/winter 2018 collection at South African Menswear Week held at Cape Town City Hall this past weekend. 16 Feb 2018
South African bean-to-bar chocolate brand De Villiers Chocolate is now offering international consumers a bite of Africa. In the past quarter, the company has secured listings in three major global food retailers: Marks & Spencer in the UK, Cost Plus World Market in the US and David Jones in Australia. 15 Feb 2018
Young fashion designer Rich Mnisi has ventured into furniture design, debuting specially commissioned pieces at Southern Guild's Extra Ordinary group exhibition at its gallery in Cape Town's Silo District. 15 Feb 2018
December's retail sales grew 5.3%, beating economists' consensus forecast of 4%. 15 Feb 2018
Online shopping has never been easier or more intuitive. You're at work or laying in bed, and with a simple click of the mouse you can book a dream vacation or the latest curved smart television, or your weekly groceries can be delivered to your doorstep. And even better, most often the online shopping experience just gets your preferences right. 14 Feb 2018
The Competition Tribunal has dismissed Massmart's complaint that Shoprite Checkers, Pick n Pay and Spar were taking part in anticompetitive behaviour through exclusive leases with shopping-mall landlords. 14 Feb 2018
Drinks company SodaStream South Africa has joined the call to action urging Coca-Cola to develop a plan to ensure Cape Town residents have access to water. This follows a petition released earlier this week by Avaaz, a global web movement that brings people-powered politics to decision-making. 14 Feb 2018
RCL Foods, the consumer brands conglomerate that owns poultry producer Rainbow Chickens, delivered a nourishing trading update. 14 Feb 2018
Consumers are not the only ones who have to tighten taps in Cape Town. As South Africa's Mother City approaches the dreaded Day Zero, retailers and shopping centres have to rethink their strategies to keep business running efficiently throughout the drought. 13 Feb 2018
Local celeb Nandi Madida presented her Colour by Nandi Madida Autumn/Winter 2018 collection, in collaboration with designer Josh Patron, at New York Fashion Week on Saturday. 13 Feb 2018
South Africans continue to say "I love you" by investing in experiences over material goods, as new data shows sentimental spending has increased by 50% since 2015, with the number of transactions up by 63% during the same period. Also going up significantly is the number of e-commerce transactions, increasing by 990% between 2015 and 2017. 13 Feb 2018
Kenyan startup Sokowatch, a mobile-based ordering and delivery network for small shops, has revealed plans to expand to Mombasa in the third quarter of this year and other East African markets after that after seeing strong revenue growth. 13 Feb 2018
Carlo Gonzaga. Image credit: Sarah De Pina
Taste Holdings CEO Carlo Gonzaga has been replaced by Tyrone Moodley, an adviser to new controlling shareholder Riskowitz Value Fund. 13 Feb 2018
Thanks to Ocean Basket's interactive online nutritional guide, dubbed Nutriguide, diners can decide whether to ditch the chips or keep the chips at the touch of a thumb. The development is a response to the rising popularity of healthier food choices and the demand from consumers for transparent nutritional information. 12 Feb 2018
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