South Africa's largest private sector employer, the Shoprite Group, created 409 new jobs with the opening of 16 new stores across five provinces in South Africa during the second half of April 2019. 29 Apr 2019
Alcohol delivery app Quench has launched in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal with a new redesigned app. The business has been delivering cold alcoholic beverages in the Western Cape since 2016. 26 Apr 2019
New online marketplace Tholaafrica.com is making it easier to shop African artisanal wares, with its selection of bespoke fashion and décor crafted by local creatives and designers. 26 Apr 2019
Sportswear giants Adidas and Reebok and outdoor clothing brand Patagonia are leading the way on transparency amongst the world's 200 largest fashion brands and retailers by disclosing a wide range of human rights policies, commitments and outcomes, as well as who their suppliers are. 25 Apr 2019
Home appliance brand Defy, a subsidiary of Arcelik Global, has invested more than R1billion in upgrading three local production centres to serve as its strategic manufacturing hub. Fundamental to this endeavour is an investment of R130 million at the Jacobs factory located in Durban to produce 6kg, 7.5kg and 10kg top loader washing machines. 25 Apr 2019
Talk of a looming global recession continues to impact emerging markets. And, as South Africa continues its longest downward cycle in many decades, local business owners are actively looking for ways to shore up ahead of future uncertainty. 25 Apr 2019
H&M has launched a new transparency initiative that will see the retailer share details on for each garment it sells online. This information will include the country where it's produced, supplier names, factory names and addresses, the number of workers in each factory and the materials used to make a specific garment. 25 Apr 2019
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up some of our favourite food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently. 24 Apr 2019
Woolworths is planning to introduce three more 'plastic shopping bag free' stores in the country, after trialling the concept at the Steenberg branch in Cape Town. The additional plastic bag free stores will be in Maroun Square in Johannesburg, Moreleta Village in Pretoria and Delcairn Centre in Durban. 24 Apr 2019
The finalists of the second annual Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards have been announced. The awards recognise supplier development best practice in South Africa and acknowledge those successful programmes that are making a lasting impact on the SA economy. 24 Apr 2019
Mr Price Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 2 May 2019. 24 Apr 2019
Your own voice will likely become the most significant focus for food retailers and restaurants over the next little while. Voice searches are increasingly becoming the norm. A recent study suggests that more than 50% of all online searches will be voice-activated by 2020. 23 Apr 2019
The latest Symantec's Internet Security Threat Report lists formjacking as one of the most dangerous attacks in the history of cybercrime. About 4,800 websites get infected with formjacking software every month globally. 23 Apr 2019
Health food chain Kauai has launched a new app that lets customers order ahead, skip the queue and earn rewards. 23 Apr 2019
Clicks Group is planning a capital investment of R700 million over the next financial year, split across the store and pharmacy network, and group infrastructure to support the increased scale of the business. The group will accelerate its store expansion programme by opening 41 new stores in the financial year, well ahead of the targeted 25 to 30 stores. 23 Apr 2019
So which Easter tradition came first? The packaging or the egg? The answer is of course not that surprising (it's the egg). The tradition of giving people eggs at spring time has roots in ancient pagan festivals and exists in the history of a range of religions. 18 Apr 2019
As Easter approaches, all over the world orders ramp up for chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. But, have you ever thought about where chocolate comes from and its environmental impact? 18 Apr 2019
A mother and entrepreneur, Shannon McLaughlin is the founder of South African babywear brand Ubuntu Baba. If the company name rings a bell, it's because McLaughlin's small business made headlines for its successful 'David-vs-Goliath' battle with Woolworths. 18 Apr 2019
Hyprop Investments-owned Canal Walk Shopping Centre is set to undergo a multi-million-rand renovation, which will see a revamp of its food court and the inclusion of a new attraction, The Ratanga Family Entertainment Centre. According to the centre, the renovation is driven by global trends, an increased demand for food experiences and a focus on family entertainment. 18 Apr 2019
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