Between 40% and 80% of purchases are impulse buys. Marketers often get blamed for this, but while marketing tactics may be cynical, manipulative, and even deceptive, shoppers are generally wise to their ways. 31 Dec 2018
Everli Baby creators, Nina and Sally Nortier.
The creation of sister-duo, Nina and Sally Nortier, Everli Baby is celebrating its first birthday in business this month. 28 Dec 2018
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An e-commerce lifestyle brand, Eila Chérie will officially launch on 9 January 2019. This forward-thinking, female-focused brand represents a community-based approach to entrepreneurship. 27 Dec 2018
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Showcasing a resurgence in the Côte d'Ivoire economy, the opening of the nation's most extensive shopping mall is transforming lives in the commercial capital Abidjan. 24 Dec 2018
With the arrival of a bottle of the new Martell VSOP Red Barrel expression, I was eager to find someone to join me in sampling its contents. You'd think that would be easy - after all, fine French cognac is regarded by many connoisseurs as luxury in a bottle - but my invitations were usually met with less than the desired amount of enthusiasm. 21 Dec 2018
SAB owner Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has entered into a partnership with Canadian cannabis producer Tilray that will see the companies focus on research into the cannabis-infused, non-alcoholic drinks market. 21 Dec 2018
Jimnojean is a new online retail destination founded by Keagan Carlin, focused on offering shoppers a curated selection of decor, art, beauty and lifestyle products. 20 Dec 2018
Turkish-based global fashion chain LC Waikiki has just opened its third South African store. The new branch, located at Cape Town's Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, follows store openings in Menlyn Park and Sandton City earlier this year. 20 Dec 2018
What did you have for dinner last night? Might you have made a different choice if you had a simple way to compare the environmental impacts of different foods? 20 Dec 2018
The market for reusable water bottles is expected to grow 3.1% year-on-year over 2017 to exceed $8,347 million by the end of 2018, as growing environmental concerns are driving consumers and end-use industrial sectors to switch to eco-friendly alternatives of single-use water bottles. 19 Dec 2018
Pernod Ricard, the owner of Beefeater gin, Absolut vodka and Jameson whiskey, is strengthening its partnership with African e-commerce player Jumia by buying an unspecified stake, thus becoming a strategic shareholder. 19 Dec 2018
NEWSWATCH: Luxury fashion label Prada has been lambasted for selling monkey-like figurines with overly large red lips in a style reminiscent of racist caricatures of black people. 19 Dec 2018
The global fashion sector has increased momentum to address climate change by launching the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. Under the auspices of UN Climate Change, premier fashion brands, retailers, supplier organisations, and others, including a major shipping company, have agreed to collectively address the climate impact of the fashion sector across its entire value chain. 19 Dec 2018
Consumers are ringing in the holiday season with a solid start to retail sales, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which looks at overall retail spending trends across all payment types. 18 Dec 2018
Simba® Chips and Worldreader have joined forces to help advance literacy in South Africa, starting with the donation of 100 e-readers to Welamlambo Primary School in Tembisa. 18 Dec 2018
Pizza Hut has continued its expansion across the African continent by opening its first restaurant in Nigeria, with two more expected by the end of the year. The first restaurant will open in Ikoyi, Lagos, with others in Lekki and Ikeja Mall to follow, also in Lagos. 18 Dec 2018
As Christmas approaches, Zimbabweans in South Africa are preparing to send groceries to families battling inflation at home. 18 Dec 2018
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2018 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Retail site over the past year below. 18 Dec 2018
London-based online luxury fashion marketplace Farfetch is acquiring Stadium Goods, a premier sneaker and streetwear marketplace, for $250 million. Stadium Goods' inventory will be fully integrated into and available on the Farfetch marketplace, across all geographies including the US. 14 Dec 2018
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