The White Light Movement is a new non-profit organisation aimed at providing empowerment to women who have been victims of gender-based violence and abuse. The initiative is the brainchild of South African fashion and homeware designer Gavin Rajah, and is inspired by his work with Unicef where he witnessed the devastation caused to families by gender-based violence and child abuse. 12 Nov 2018
Online retail is part of the much bigger picture of frictionless commerce where online is moving offline and offline to online (O2O). Driving this is time and convenience. 12 Nov 2018
11 Nov., or 11/11, has been celebrated as Singles Day - a sort of anti-Valentine's Day for single people - since 1993. Chosen because its date has four ones in a row, the holiday originated in China and has become the largest shopping day of the year, in both online and offline retail sales around the world. It's a signal of shifting power in the global retail sales market, moving away from the U.S. and toward Asia - specifically China. 12 Nov 2018
From left to right- IDC CEO, Mr. Geoffrey Qhena; Chief from Ximba Community, Chief Zibuse Mlaba; KZN Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs MEC, Sihle Zikalala; EThekw.
Glodina Towelling has been re-launched by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in Kwa-Zulu Natal. 9 Nov 2018
Weylandts has announced that it will be opening its first Port Elizabeth store. 9 Nov 2018
Lindt is a premium brand growing in a declining market. A luxury product generally bought as a gift, the brand launched a cheaper version catering to personal indulgence. Not only did this expand and grow their range, but it also grew the category, bringing new users into the category. 9 Nov 2018
With two prime shopping periods ahead - Black Friday and the Festive Season shopping extravaganza - retailers are preparing for a bumper sales season to mitigate the slow retail sales growth experienced during much of the year. 8 Nov 2018
Despite retailers widening their repertoire, baskets are shrinking as tough times for shoppers dictate more planning and less impulse shopping. This is impacting on how shoppers take advantage of promotions which can have dire consequences for brands. 8 Nov 2018
Game's 2018 Black Friday sale is going to be bigger and better than ever before! Shoppers across the country and continent will be able to snap up incredible deals at unbeatable prices. 8 Nov 2018
Several years of strong sectoral growth combined with business opportunities that are often backed by an investor safety net is making franchising the top choice for many who want to own their own business. This assessment is based on the strong foundations of my own experience of establishing Cash Converters nearly a quarter century ago and the recent results of Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa) annual industry survey. 8 Nov 2018
The informal trade can fundamentally alter the fortunes of brands in South Africa, and yet market research remains limited to anecdotal evidence and assumptions which couldn't be further from the actual truth happening on the ground, according to informal trade and distribution data company, 5M2T (5 Minutes 2 Town). 7 Nov 2018
To amplify its online shopping presence, TFG has relaunched its e-commerce platform as a marketplace called myTFGworld.com. 7 Nov 2018
Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named South African and French wine importer, Cape Classics, as the 2018 Wine Star Award winner for Importer of the Year. In announcing the nomination, the magazine conveyed that Cape Classics has a focus on quality and are meticulous in their portfolio selection, choosing to work with family-run farms that embrace sustainable, ecological and social practices. 7 Nov 2018
Achieving long-term brand loyalty has become brutally difficult for South African retailers. Mobile represents an unparalleled opportunity for savvy retailers to reach customers in more personalised, efficient and powerful ways - paving the way for a new era of data-driven brand loyalty. 7 Nov 2018
Infinite Foods recently launched the plant-based Beyond Burger in South African at an event held in Johannesburg. The Beyond Burger is the flagship product of Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat, and its claim to fame is that looks, cooks and reportedly tastes just like beef. Yet it is made from nothing but plants and also has no added hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, soy or gluten. 6 Nov 2018
We are in living in an omnichannel world. Nothing is linear anymore. As consumers, we use a number of different paths and signals to get to the products, information and services that we want. Search has become intuitive to everything we do. 6 Nov 2018
South African online marketplace SA Florist has rebranded to Bloomable, with the aim to redefine itself in the market and expand its focus beyond flowers. 6 Nov 2018
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are famous for huge deals and steep discounts. That's why participating in these days can seem like a big retailer's game. 6 Nov 2018
Pick n Pay has revealed a range of online-only Black Friday deals, more than two weeks before the popular shopping event is officially set to commence. 5 Nov 2018
International food commodity prices dipped in October, as falling dairy, meat and vegetable oils prices more than offset a surge in sugar prices, according to the United Nations. 5 Nov 2018
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