To celebrate local talent and creativity, Woolworths will once again collaborate with the frontrunners of local fashion as they present their latest Style by SA range. This season's SS18 collection will feature collaborations with Thebe Magugu, Mmuso Maxwell, Wanda Lephoto and Watermelon Social Club. 22 Oct 2018
Eighty-seven percent of South Africans know what Black Friday is, and 66% are willing to participate in the shopping spree this year, according to a report by Black-Friday.Global. An average South African will spend over R1,600 during Black Friday sales, with clothes, electronics and shoes seen as priority purchases. 22 Oct 2018
As recipients of Best Furniture Design at the recent 2018 100% Design South Africa, held alongside Decorex in Joburg, Cape Town-based design duo Kino made an impression on the public and its peers with strikingly minimal pieces. 19 Oct 2018
There is a single moment where Google clearly showed the future of marketing. The 'Zero Moment of Truth' (ZMOT) was introduced to us in the one and only Google presentation that I had the good fortune to attend. At the time it seemed quite harmless to most marketers. 19 Oct 2018
Research Unit, a firm which manufactures designer handbags, and All Women Recycling, which makes gifts and gadgets from used plastic, were the big winners at last night's Exporter of the Year competition. 19 Oct 2018
The 2018 Footprint Marketing Awards winners were announced on the second day of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Annual Congress, held at Durban's International Convention Centre. 19 Oct 2018
Stuart Bird, who has been CEO of Mr Price Group since August 2010 and an executive director since September 2006, will be retiring at the end of the year. 18 Oct 2018
Rising inflation. Record petrol prices. A VAT increase. A technical recession. South African consumers are feeling the pinch as a confluence of forces put immense pressure on their wallets. 18 Oct 2018
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With the demand for meat-alternatives greater than ever, South African vegan food business The Fry Family Food Co. is experiencing impressive uptake abroad of their range of chilled plant-based products. 18 Oct 2018
The South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) announced the winners of the 2018 Retail, Design and Development Awards (RDDA) on the opening day of its Annual Congress, held at Durban's International Convention Centre this year. 18 Oct 2018
It takes intervals of mere seconds for a package to delight the consumer and shopper. The first two seconds is when a consumer notices the pack and the second is when the decision is made to purchase. This is according to Nigel Li, Mondelez International senior R&D manager China, Asia Pacific and Middle East Africa Biscuit Packaging. 18 Oct 2018
The best way to change the way we think about ageing is to change how we talk about it. Indeed, "anti-ageing" has become an antiquated word, with even American beauty magazine Allure suggesting that ageing shouldn't be seen as a condition like dandruff or a virus. 17 Oct 2018
Listeria bacteria remains present in food samples obtained from rural areas and the informal sector. This is despite the fact that listeriosis levels have declined in South African ready-to-eat meat, after the recent major outbreak in the country. 17 Oct 2018
World Food Day commemorates the launch of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The day aims to raise awareness about food scarcity and hunger with events that are held in over 150 countries around the world. 17 Oct 2018
The wine and spirits categories have both recorded positive growth in SA despite depressed economic conditions, according to new reports released by BMi Research. 17 Oct 2018
The search is on for SA'S Online Retailer of the Year. World Wide Worx in partnership with Platinum Seed, Visa, Heavy Chef and the E-commerce Forum of Africa, has launched a new awards programme to recognise online stores in South Africa that grow trust amongst digital shoppers. 17 Oct 2018
A video recently doing the rounds on Facebook included a segment from the BBC comedy quiz show QI. The video asks which of avocados, almonds, melon, kiwi or butternut squash are suitable for vegans. The answer, at least according to QI, is none of them. 17 Oct 2018
While fashion trends come and go, some become classics, such as the Chanel suit, the Burberry trench coat, the Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Louis Vuitton bags, and Levi 501 jeans. 16 Oct 2018
Pick n Pay has announced a host of enhancements to its popular rewards programme, including a partnership with BP service stations that allows Smart Shopper members to earn points when refueling. 16 Oct 2018
NEWSWATCH: US retail giant Sears has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close almost 150 stores. 16 Oct 2018
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