The success of the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend is testament to the opportunity offered by digital commerce. But local entrepreneurs should not underestimate the threat of online fraud, which has the potential to ruin an unsuspecting business. 12 Dec 2018
According to Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, the African continent is an "extremely important" market for South African business, especially those that trade in value-added products. 12 Dec 2018
After working in the retail trade for 23 years, Neville Armitage has realised his dream of opening his own store. 11 Dec 2018
Two-thirds (66%) of retail store associates surveyed by Zebra Technologies Corporation believe that if they are equipped with tablets, they could provide better customer service and improve the shopping experience. And 55% of associates agree that their company is understaffed, with nearly one-half (49%) feel overworked. 11 Dec 2018
Economists, trade unions and civic organisations including Fair Play and Proudly SA have added their support to a new application by the SA Poultry Association for a steep increase in import tariffs that might lead to further action to block dumped imports of frozen chicken. 11 Dec 2018
The Shoprite Group's annual Supplier of the Year Awards recognises the company's top suppliers and the valuable contribution they make to the success of the Shoprite Group. Some 20,000 companies in 47 countries do business with the Group, which in the last year sold 7.6 billion items to 35 million customers in its 2,800 stores in throughout Africa. 10 Dec 2018
Bata South Africa has recently revealed its new brand signature. From Christmas onwards, the Bata logo will be joined with "Me & Comfortable With It". 10 Dec 2018
Coca-Cola has teamed up with four local fashion designers to create a quartet of signature collections influenced by South African experiences and the beverage brand's iconic design elements. The collection, called Coke Threds, is a design collaboration with local micro labels that aspires to connect with young consumers through fashion. 10 Dec 2018
Ready-to-eat chilled processed meats, such as polony and viennas, will soon return to shelves following the reopening of the Enterprise Foods factory in Polokwane, Limpopo. South Africa issued a recall of all processed meat products and ordered the closure of some processing plants, including two belonging to Tiger Brands, in March after the disease killed more than 200 people. 10 Dec 2018
A new e-commerce experience from Mastercard and Next Retail Concepts lets consumers browse and buy just like they are in a physical store - across any browser. 7 Dec 2018
With this year coming to a close, what must retailers do to prosper in 2019? 7 Dec 2018
Large flower artworks made from recycled plastic waste are the focal point of Woolworths' Christmas window displays in the retailer's top 15 stores. 7 Dec 2018
The cost of load shedding to the South African economy is becoming apparent as whole shopping malls close for hours at a time at the height of the December shopping season. 7 Dec 2018
There is currently a grand consensus of academics, policymakers and food campaign groups that "something must be done" to reduce food wastage. Malnutrition is real, but so too is the obesity crisis. But when everyone agrees, you can afford to be a little sceptical. Because food is about much more than just calories and nutrients. Food is also part of a wider cycle of products and services that we consume - and they also play a part in this story. 6 Dec 2018
Advances in telecommunication technology have transformed the tools used for marketing and consumerism and ultimately, the way that businesses operate. The Statista 2017 Report indicated that the number of smartphone users in the United States is estimated to have reached 224.3 million, with smartphone users worldwide exceeding 2 billion. Undoubtedly, we are running headlong into the end of the industrial era of consumption and into a consumer power-shift. 6 Dec 2018
Coca-Cola Africa has committed to investing $38million (more than half a billion rand) over three years to stimulate recycling industries across Southern and Eastern Africa, and also announced its new PET bottle made entirely out of previously used plastic. 6 Dec 2018
Four men were arrested when 200 workers demonstrated on Wednesday in front of the Dis-Chem store in Canal Walk, Cape Town. Workers are demanding better wages and working conditions and the recognition of their union. 6 Dec 2018
French luxury fashion brand Chanel has initiated a ban on the use of exotic animal skins in all future designs. The skins in question include crocodile, lizard, snake and stingray, as well as fur, of which Chanel uses little. 5 Dec 2018
Western children have more toys, games and possessions than ever before. And Australia has one of the highest rates of average spending per child on toys. Faced with a glut of children's toys at home, more and more parents are presenting gift cards in lieu of presents. 5 Dec 2018
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