South African baby and parenting expo, MamaMagic, announced the winners of its New Product Awards for 2017 at a breakfast ceremony late last month. The awards shine a spotlight on new, outstanding products that were released into the parenting market in the last year. 12 Mar 2018
The share price of Famous Brands fell as much as 12% in early trade on Thursday after the food services franchisor warned investors that it would make impairments of between R241m and R322m in its financial results for the year to February. 9 Mar 2018
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Unlisted retail group Edcon has recorded a poor quarterly performance with a decline in sales and revenue. 9 Mar 2018
In the search to become 'more than a store', retailers in Africa need to put their customer at the heart of the operation, says Frans van der Colff, an independent retail consultant who previously occupied a role as director for Africa and international at Food Lover's Market Group. 9 Mar 2018
The e-cigarette industry has been increasingly viewed as one of the most disruptive changes in the tobacco market, with vapes now commonly perceived as an alternative to traditional tobacco products. 8 Mar 2018
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Danish toymaker Lego, known for its iconic coloured plastic bricks, saw profits shrink last year as the company struggled on its main markets, posting its first drop in revenue since 2004. 8 Mar 2018
While South Africa has made progress in reducing the gender bias for women engaging in early stage entrepreneurial activities, the number of women business owners remains constrained by a lack of entrepreneurial intent, perceived business opportunities, and shortage of support and resources such as capital and training, according to findings from the second Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE). 8 Mar 2018
NEW YORK, US - Coca-Cola plans to launch its first ever alcoholic drink in Japan, in a surprising departure for a US company identified with cola and other non-alcoholic beverages. 8 Mar 2018
Local retailers have an incredible opportunity to get a head-start on competition, by applying the science of digital platform thinking, to transform decades-old practices and deliver new value to customers. 7 Mar 2018
Food microbiologist and food safety specialist Professor Lucia Anelich of Anelich Consulting is hosting a website to address public concerns about the recent Listeriosis outbreak, and to provide helpful information about food safety in light of the outbreak. 7 Mar 2018
PARIS, France - French supermarket group Carrefour said on Tuesday it would expand its blockchain-based food traceability programme, which is currently in place for some chickens, to eight other products including eggs by the end of the year. 7 Mar 2018
Karen Short, founder of established catering company By Word of Mouth, has developed a new range of convenient homestyle meals under the brand Frozen for You. Launched at the beginning of March, the new brand extension will address the culinary needs of busy South Africans who struggle to find the time to prepare quality, wholesome food at home. 7 Mar 2018
According to online retailer Action Gear, their passion for outdoor technical products is second only to their love for delivering stellar customer service. 7 Mar 2018
PayPal expects sales from SA of R53bn in 2018 as more and more South Africans use their cellphones as digital wallets. 6 Mar 2018
Food producer RCL Foods has opened a R150 million pet food plant in Randfontein, one of the largest facilities of its kind in South Africa. The 1,500m² facility features innovation and technology that the company says has, until now, not been available in South Africa and will assist to grow market leadership with a focus on the 'premium' segment and vet channel. 6 Mar 2018
Pienaar & Son, a boutique craft distillery based in Cape Town's City Bowl, has launched a 'Drought Edition' gin with the aim of raising awareness around the water shortage, whilst reducing their own water consumption. 6 Mar 2018
Customers queue to return meat to the Enterprise factory store in Germiston, east of Johannesburg, on 5 March 2018. Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times
Enterprise Foods has withdrawn all ready-to-eat meat products and has closed the two factories manufacturing these products, its parent company Tiger Brands said on Monday. 6 Mar 2018
LONDON, England - Luxury British fashion house Burberry on Thursday announced the appointment of Riccardo Tisci, formerly of Givenchy, as its new chief creative officer to replace Christopher Bailey. 5 Mar 2018
After ramping up its efforts to shift towards more sustainable materials in 2015, perennial purveyor of plastic blocks Lego is making good on that promise and is set to launch a new form of eco-friendly playthings this year. 5 Mar 2018
The SONA speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa and his commitment to supporting small business and entrepreneurship has been welcomed by Tony Da Fonseca, the Franchise Association of South Africa's Chairman, who in 2017 had already met with the chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for Trade & Industry to pave the way for greater co-operation between government and the franchise sector. 5 Mar 2018
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