In a follow-up to the Checkers Mini Shop collectables craze launched in 2016, the retailer has announced its newest campaign consisting of environmentally-friendly Little Garden seedling kits. 25 Apr 2018
A shop sends its valued customer, John, a text message about a sale on a brand of shower gel. It is John's favourite scent, the perfect size, priced at a discount, and timed just as John arrives home to discover he's just run out of shower gel, which means he has a few minutes to click a link, go online and order the gel before dashing off to the gym. 25 Apr 2018
The House of Fine Whisky at Checkers LiquorShop has revealed a new addition to its Private Barrel Co. collection of whiskies, which is sourced from the finest distillers around the world. The newly unveiled 6-year-old James Sedgwick single malt is the first South African whisky to be added to the exclusive range, and only 677 bottles are to be made available for purchase. 24 Apr 2018
On 20 March 2018, Amazon became the second most valuable company in the world, with a market capitalisation exceeding $768 billion. The US retailing giant made key investments in 2017, including an offer to buy the Whole Foods Market organic grocery chain at $42 per share, or a total of $13.7 billion. 24 Apr 2018
Given the challenging economic environment, many have dreaded the recent one percentage point increase of VAT in South Africa. And while this will have a significant impact on already under pressure households, businesses will not walk away unscathed especially those operating in the import and trade sectors. 24 Apr 2018
A rebrand is on the cards for CNA and Edgars stores as part of Edcon's turnaround strategy to win back shoppers, reported Business Day on Friday. 23 Apr 2018
Sustainability issues are increasingly shaping trends in the retail sector. In this year's World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, three of the top global risks in terms of likelihood and impact are environmental. One of these, water, is seen as a social risk, providing me with a very topical place to start in terms of sustainability trends in 2018. 23 Apr 2018
The global bread and bakery product market displayed modest, but sustainable growth throughout the period under review, increasing from 122,000 tonnes in 2007 to 129,000 tonnes in 2016. This is according to the report 'World: Bread And Bakery - Market Report. Analysis And Forecast To 2025' released by IndexBox'. 23 Apr 2018
A sock collector from a tender age, Sibusiso Ngwenya started his own homegrown accessories brand, Skinny Sbu Socks, with just R70, his mother's encouragement and the desire to be Africa's answer to Tom Ford. 23 Apr 2018
Now we find ourselves nearly drawing pensions and thinking what? What now? Put a cardigan on and grey shoes? Is there an age when you think: 'Oh, I can't possibly be involved in fashion now? I must get some old man kit and plod about in misshapen anoraks.' I know I'm not going to do that.
This was how Eric - aged 60 - an interviewee in a survey of men aged 50 or older responded when he was asked about his fashion choices. 20 Apr 2018
Menu boards, which play a pivotal role in the consumer menu selection process in quick service restaurants (QSR), have evolved by leaps and bounds over the past 15 years. Not only has the food offering changed dramatically, but so has the display mechanism of the edible options. 20 Apr 2018
Clicks Group CEO David Kneale announced that the retail chain will be investing over R700 million in new stores, pharmacies, store refurbishments, supply chain infrastructure and IT this year. The chain opened 24 stores in the past six months and expanded its store footprint to 646, with plans to grow its South African store base to 900 in the longer-term. 20 Apr 2018
South African non-alcoholic beverage brand, The Duchess Virgin Gin & Tonic, has been awarded Best Adult Drink as well as Best New Drink Concept at the 2018 Zenith Innobev Awards in Prague. The newly launched event celebrates successful innovation in beverages worldwide, and formed part of the 14th Global Soft Drinks Congress held this week. 20 Apr 2018
The increased connectedness of consumers is contributing to a more dynamic environment - one where expectations on what the buying experience must entail are evolving. 19 Apr 2018
Kenyan agri-tech startup Twiga Foods has partnered IBM Research to extend access to microloans to 220 food stall retailers across Kenya using a blockchain-based financing system. 19 Apr 2018
MANAMA, Bahrain - Snack foods giant Mondelez International has invested $90 million into its newest 'factory of the future' in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in an effort to keep up with consumer demand. 19 Apr 2018
The Competition Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Billabong International Limited by global branded apparel business Boardriders Inc. 19 Apr 2018
The consumer goods giant Unilever is in the business of what is called "fast moving consumer goods". And in this business - as the name suggests - speed is the name of the game. But speed requires control. Unilever's decision to consolidate its corporate structure and move towards a single HQ in Rotterdam is an attempt to increase control and make faster decisions about its global product portfolio. 18 Apr 2018
Millennials have such close ties to online shopping and smartphone usage, but what does e-commerce mean to them? 18 Apr 2018
Fria's Superfoods, a locally owned delicatessen specialising in wholesome treats, has just secured shelf space in Wellness Warehouse Lifestyle on Kloof in Cape Town. Until recently, the company's nutritious nibbles were only available from a small selection of niche Cape Town outlets or ordered online via the Fria's Superfoods website. 18 Apr 2018
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