PayPal and Ipsos expect that South Africans will spend over R50bn on online shopping this year. E-commerce is growing rapidly and many will increase their online spend to get better deals, for its convenience and savings on shipping. 9 Oct 2018
Sylvie Hurford, Carla Norman and Michele Lagesse of Woolworths, with Greg Bailey of Tiso Blackstar. Image provided.
The 2018 Sunday Times/Sowetan Shopper Survey, conducted by Kantar TNS South Africa, has announced South Africa's favourite retailers. 8 Oct 2018
This season's Poetry homeware, décor and lifestyle range will launch in store and online from October onwards. As the first whispers of a languid summer unfurl, the stage is set for a season of vibrant femininity and boundless celebrations. 8 Oct 2018
The retail industry has undergone a massive transformation with the advent of technology. Beyond the rapid rise of online shopping, retailers are spying innovative ways to hang on to traditional shoppers while diversifying both their channels and their wares. 8 Oct 2018
Hisense, the Chinese multinational appliance and electronics manufacturer, recent strengthened its presence in the South African market by introducing a new range of household appliances. 5 Oct 2018
The new Old Khaki spring/summer range will be available in stores and online in October. This year it's all about that chilled-out, hanging-by-the-beach, vintage LA vibe. Expect a fresh new take on urban-adapted wardrobe staples that can take you from rooftop drinks to a sun-drenched beach mission, or a road trip in a rip-roaring retro car without missing a beat. 5 Oct 2018
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up some of our favourite food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently. 5 Oct 2018
The ongoing 'natural product' trend will be a prominent influencer in the emollient market and is expected to create lucrative avenues during 2018 and 2027, according to a new study by Fact.MR. 5 Oct 2018
The Shopper Insights briefing, set to take place in Johannesburg on 7 November 2018, will unpack the key shopper trends that brands should tap into to get ahead in the retail space. 5 Oct 2018
William Grant & Sons has invested $17 million into the expansion of the Hendrick's Gin distillery in Scotland. Dubbed The Hendrick's Gin Palace, the new site has doubled its capacity in response to the booming demand for gin worldwide. 4 Oct 2018
How could you go from winning awards for "Store Design of The Year" and "Best Shoe Ever" to selling nothing? 4 Oct 2018
South African online retail aggregator Guzzle, which allows consumers to browse deals from the country's largest retailers, has just launched its business-to-business app which enables local companies to create catalogues on the fly. 4 Oct 2018
Mars Multisales Africa, a division of global family-owned food company Mars Incorporated, has announced progress made on the company's global 'Sustainable in a Generation' plan. 4 Oct 2018
Customer service is one of the biggest drivers of sales and loyalty in retail, yet plenty of merchants continue to underestimate just how powerful it can be. Head to the mall and you'll see that many companies still fall short when it comes to serving and delighting consumers. 3 Oct 2018
South African bean to bar chocolate brand Afrikoa was recently recognised at the 2018 Great Taste Awards, an international awards scheme for speciality food and drink. 3 Oct 2018
Vikesh Ramsunder will step into the role of an executive director and group CEO at Clicks Group with effect from 1 January 2019, succeeding David Kneale who has led the group since 2006. 3 Oct 2018
Shoprite has opened its mobile wallet service to businesses, enabling them to send money to multiple receivers. This means that a business of any size can pay staff salaries or make other multiple payments safely, conveniently and for free, using the Shoprite Money wallet. 3 Oct 2018
If creepy-crawlies make you squeamish, then the ice-cream produced by Cape Town startup Gourmet Grubb, which is made using insects, may not be high up on your list of things to try. But the innovative group of entrepreneurs behind Gourmet Grubb are preparing for the (near) future - one which will require us to seek sustainable and nutritious food sources to feed the expanding population. 2 Oct 2018
Crocs have been dividing opinions since it burst onto the footwear scene in the early 2000s. But with the rise of the 'pretty ugly' shoe, Crocs seem to be experiencing a comeback, on high fashion's international catwalks no less. The brand's original innovation has been taken to new levels of trendiness by international design aficionados like Balenciaga, Christopher Kane and Gucci. 2 Oct 2018
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