Every year, online retailers market their Mother's Day promotions, but many continue to do so with what appears to be little regard for what their customers want or need, and some even fail to meet expectations by not delivering goods on time. The question should be asked, how can e-commerce businesses provide the kind of service their customers expect during marketing campaigns? The key to unlocking this success lies primarily in data. 11 May 2018
According to the Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa) the fast food and quick service restaurant (QSR) sector continues to show steady growth on the back of what has been a tough economic climate in South Africa. 10 May 2018
Pouyoukas Foods, one of South Africa's most well-loved brands since 1986, has rebranded and modernised its packaging. "While our brand has always been a stand-out item on supermarket shelves, we decided to move to new convenient doy packs and at the same time freshen up the look of our packaging," says Dean Miller, Group Marketing Manager AGT Foods. 10 May 2018
This year Willowton Group's WoodenSpoon margarine provided sponsorship of the crafted sugar creations at the South African Cake Decorators' Guild (SACDG) Cake Decorating Competition, held at the Food & Hospitality Africa, powered by Hostex, which ran at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 6 to 8 May. 10 May 2018
HEINEKEN South Africa and its partners have selected 45 entrepreneurs to participate in this year's Orange Corners entrepreneurial programme. Orange Corners South Africa is a Johannesburg-based business incubator, housing startups and providing them with physical workspaces, knowledge and training, mentorship and coaching. 9 May 2018
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Starbucks has introduced Rooibos Lattes as part of its new spring menu that has thousands of customers in the northern hemisphere hooked. 9 May 2018
Jaza Duka benefits local communities by giving them quicker, more reliable access to the products they need most to support their families.
Helping micro entrepreneurs in Africa and other regions overcome the cash constraints that limit their ability to buy and sell more products and ultimately grow their businesses, is what a strategic partnership between Mastercard and Unilever is undertaking. 9 May 2018
A recent survey released by We Are Social, measuring online shopping activity in South Africa, revealed that South African women currently account for 47% of the country's e-commerce market. 4 May 2018
The independent retail trade is a robust environment and one that has grown three times faster than the corporate channel. 3 May 2018
Margaret Constantaras is an independent consultant within the marketing research industry.
The fast food and quick service restaurant (QSRs) sector is the largest sector in the franchise industry, according to research conducted by the Franchise Association of South Africa in 2017. 3 May 2018
In the fast-moving, volatile and critical poultry industry, control over processes within various divisions and sites is essential. Linking different divisions with each other and the business to provide an integrated view of the entire organisation provides accurate insights to ensure better performance. Management via manual processes and Excel spreadsheets simply doesn't achieve the results needed to remain competitive. This archaic approach hampers productivity, accuracy and efficiency. 3 May 2018
Recent BMi Research reports confirmed that the flavoured alcoholic beverage category declined in volume during 2017, the mageu category volumes suffered a loss in 2017 and the drinking yoghurt category experienced both volume and value declining compared to 2016. 3 May 2018
NuMe has launched a new and premium range of "Not So Naughty" gluten-free baking products that is also sugar-free, low carb and with no artificial additives. These premixes are incredibly easy to bake and carry the Tim Noakes "Eat Better South Africa" stamp of approval. 2 May 2018
FairPlay is appealing to the Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene, to allow additional time for the panel of experts reviewing the list of VAT zero-rated food items to undertake a thorough investigation, including public consultation. 30 Apr 2018
A new low-GI bread, Bread-A-Betix, suitable for the health-conscious, and for those who want to manage their blood sugar levels and control body weight, when eaten as part of a balanced diet, has been launched by Albany Bakeries. 30 Apr 2018
Where do you find Europe's most avid shoppers? Living on the island of Malta, according to findings released comparing EU28 nations. 27 Apr 2018
Belinda Clur, managing director of Clur Research International. Image supplied.
The uptick in shopping centre sales out of negative territory is continuing according to the Clur Report of SA Retail Property Performance for January, an industry barometer. 26 Apr 2018
The winners of the 13th Cleaver Awards were announced at a luncheon yesterday, 25 April, attended by senior members of the meat production and retail industry, award finalists, judges and media. 26 Apr 2018
NEWSWATCH: Celebrated South African fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo, creator of the MaXhosa by Laduma brand, is taking legal action against Spanish fashion retailer Zara over an alleged case of copyright infringement. 25 Apr 2018
New technologies are invading fashion boutiques. Credit: Pinsetti/Pixabay
Marketplaces, online platforms, customised offerings, virtual fitting rooms and other innovations are all examples of the "phygital" transformation of fashion retail, in which new concepts, players and models are emerging in a determined effort to curb the crisis in the sector. 25 Apr 2018
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