Eurolux (Pty) Ltd is proud to officially announce its recent acquisition of Radiant Lighting (Pty) Ltd. The merger came into effect on 1 January 2019 and sees the two brands running parallel to each other as separate entities under the umbrella of the Eurolux Group. 29 Mar 2019
Kensington Distillers and Vintners (KDV) - owners of the international brands Bannerman's Finest Scotch Whisky, Grace du Roi Fine Wine and Mazzatti Italian Beer - has acquired the 1960 Rootz brand to form Monument Distillers Nigeria Limited which will also represent a range of international brands in Nigeria. 29 Mar 2019
Hyaluronic acid (HA) may sound like something you don't want to put anywhere near your face when in actual fact it is naturally occurring in the human body. This magical substance works as a magnet for moisture, helping our cells retain as much water as possible so that our skin is, feels and appears hydrated, plump and healthy. 28 Mar 2019
Nestlé was awarded top honours at the fifth annual Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards, which recognise top-performing suppliers that have demonstrated an industry-leading commitment to sustainable supply chain management. 28 Mar 2019
Twenty years ago, there were in excess of 50,000 to 70,000 artisans employed throughout the mining, manufacturing, construction and local authorities' sectors in South Africa. Today the country has less than 3,000 artisans. The industry has realised this and the result is a massive demand for artisan training. 28 Mar 2019
Cappy 100% fruit juice blend needs you to take on the challenge of breaking a Guinness World Record. 28 Mar 2019
There are interesting shifts in African manufacturer and retailer business priorities and a growing appreciation for the fact that no one-size-fits-all and no total continent, country, city, consumer or channel approach is enough to ensure ongoing success in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is according to the latest reveals the latest Prospects Indicator (APi) Report released by Nielsen Africa. 28 Mar 2019
Danone has opened a new Nutricia production facility in the Netherlands, to meet growing, global demand for specialised infant formula. The official ceremony held this week marked the completion of a three-year journey to build a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, zero-waste plant. 28 Mar 2019
In a continent the size of Africa, comprising more than 50 countries, it can be very tempting to make sweeping generalisations about the adoption of digital technologies, and the transformation of the retail sector... 27 Mar 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently launched an online trading platform which will link registered small, medium and micro enterprises' (SMMEs) access to supply chain opportunities of large South African corporations that have an integrated global footprint. 27 Mar 2019
This year sustainability was a golden thread throughout Propak Africa 2019, with many exhibitors embracing good environmental practices, showing that the industry is aware of its responsibility in this regard. 27 Mar 2019
Bata Fashion Weekend 2019 is taking in place in Prague, the Czech Republic on 13-14 April. With a theme of "The Evolution of Style", the event will see catwalk shows, the finale of the Bata Young Designers' Challenge, an exhibition and museum, as well as creative and fun events to participate in. At the same time, Bata is celebrating its 125-year anniversary. Entry into the event is free, and it will also be streamed live across the world. 27 Mar 2019
Global fashion retailer H&M has announced plans for three new store openings in South Africa in 2019, and a greater focus on local partnerships in the sphere of design and social impact. 27 Mar 2019
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Bolt, the ride-hailing platform formerly known as Taxify, is planning to add food delivery to its service offering. South Africa is likely to be one of the first three countries worldwide in which the service will be offered, along with Estonia and Finland. 26 Mar 2019
South African footwear brand, Veldskoen, has caught the attention of American businessman Mark Cuban, best known for his appearances on Shark Tank and as the owner of basketball team Dallas Mavericks. 26 Mar 2019
A delegation from the Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing participated in the 2nd China International Specialty Coffee Expo from 12 to 17 March in Pu'er City, which is considered the 'coffee capital' of China. 26 Mar 2019
"We don't have enough resources to keep feeding this monster" - the stark words of warning about the new clothing industry from Maria Chenoweth, chief executive of Traid, a UK charity working to stop clothes being thrown away. 26 Mar 2019
NEWSWATCH - French luxury house Hermès, best known for its high-fashion handbags, has plans to expand its business into skincare and cosmetics in 2020, according to a report from Business of Fashion. 25 Mar 2019
The key to building and sustaining the trust of the online consumer is to focus your business entirely on them, says Platinum Seed's Bradley Elliott who spoke at the recent E-Commerce Africa Summit in Cape Town. 25 Mar 2019
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