The striking textile and knitwear designs conceived by South African golden boy Laduma Ngxokolo are not simply stylish collectables, they're vehicles of cultural preservation. Using his brand MaXhosa by Laduma and the Xhosa-inspired geometric patterns it's known for, Ngxokolo hopes to shatter the misconception that African luxury brands fall short of their international counterparts. 16 Apr 2019
The new Edgars Beauty store format, the transition to which began last year July, has officially launched to the public. Edgars has worked on creating a welcoming environment, where beauty fanatics can "transcend to 'beauty heaven' and ignite their senses through touch, feel and smell". 15 Apr 2019
Loxtonia Cider's Larry Whitfield and his daughter Ali prove that the apple certainly does not fall far from the tree. 15 Apr 2019
Heineken South Africa (Heineken) is proud to announce the appointment of Natalie Jantjies as digital transformation director and management team member, as well as Lauren Muller as marketing manager for Heineken®. 15 Apr 2019
South Africa is so close to London-born Naomi Campbell's heart that she considers it her second home. "When you think of South Africa you think of Nelson Mandela and that's the way it will always be," she says of her late friend (whom she affectionately calls "Grandad") and the first democratically elected president of the country. 15 Apr 2019
Pan-African e-commerce platform, Jumia, has become the first African startup to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The company raised $196-million in its initial public offering (IPO) at the world's largest stock exchange on Friday. 15 Apr 2019
South African YouTuber and influencer Mihlali Ndamase is jetting off to Prague, Czech Republic as a guest of Bata South Africa for the third annual Bata Fashion Weekend. 12 Apr 2019
NEW YORK, United States - Macy's new Instagram-friendly retail concept shop, Story, has launched in 36 stores across the United States. The narrative-driven space opened with 'Colour' as its inaugural theme, inviting customers to explore and experience colour through a rainbow of curated, giftable products and more than 300 colour-inspired events. 12 Apr 2019
The renowned hair and beauty salon Candi & Co is proud to present the 2019 Hair Trend Report, featuring celebrity guest editor Nadia Nakai. 12 Apr 2019
Although almost every available stall space is taken, traders say business has been dropping year after year. 12 Apr 2019
Global spending by retailers on artificial intelligence (AI) services will reach $12 billion by 2023, up from an estimated $3.6 billion in 2019, according to a new study Juniper Research. It's expected that more than 325,000 retailers will adopt AI technology over the period. 12 Apr 2019
DHL Express has launched Africa eShop, a new mobile and desktop platform enabling customers to shop directly from more than 200 US- and UK-based online retailers, with all shipments delivered by the logistics company, to the shopper's door. 11 Apr 2019
Tetra Pak has launched its connected packaging platform, which will transform milk and juice cartons into interactive information channels, full-scale data carriers and digital tools. 11 Apr 2019
The fifth annual Condé Nast International (CNI) Luxury Conference kicked off in Cape Town yesterday, bringing some of the biggest names in global luxury to African soil - from Gucci, Pucci and Tiffany & Co., to Estée Lauder Companies, Salvatore Ferragamo and Naomi Campbell herself. 11 Apr 2019
The doors have officially opened to a new 22,700m² food production facility belonging to In2food, in the OR Tambo Special Economic Zone in Johannesburg. Described as the largest and most diverse ultra-fresh food facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and the second largest C02 refrigeration facility in the world, the new Bonaero site will create 600 new jobs. 10 Apr 2019
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has launched its 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap as part of the company's Transform and Accelerate strategic plan. The roadmap sets out eight concrete 2030 targets supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It addresses both environmental topics, to preserve the terroirs its products come from, and social responsibility, in particular by accelerating the fight against alcohol misuse. 10 Apr 2019
Fashion retailer Cotton On Group opened its first store in Botswana recently. The store includes Group brands Cotton On (clothing for men and women), Rubi (shoes and accessories), Cotton On Body (active-wear, intimates and athleisure) and Cotton On Kids (clothing for children up to 10 years old). 10 Apr 2019
What a difference a decade makes! Ten years ago, the retail environments industry was almost desperate for help in understanding "all that green stuff." 9 Apr 2019
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