For decades, mass media communicated a highly constructed image of beauty to its audiences. The result became quite remarkable - in that our popular culture demanded a standardisation of the human body and human beauty. 30 Apr 2019
The proposed merger of supermarkets Sainsbury's and Asda is now off the table as the regulator has ruled against it, saying it would lead to higher prices for consumers. 30 Apr 2019
Retail displays and visual merchandising are essential in driving attention and conversion in brick-and-mortar retail. One of the main reasons why people decide to shop in store is to see merchandise in person, and this is all the more reason to design winning retail displays. 29 Apr 2019
South Africa's Newlands Spring Brewing Company and Elysian Brewing Company in the United States have collaborated on the launch of a limited edition special brew called 10,000 Miles Fresh Hop Ale. The name is said to represent provenance and the distance between the two breweries. 29 Apr 2019
Immaculately-dressed, globe-trotting and adorably doll-like, Noonoouri has made an enviable splash in the world of high fashion - but she only exists on the web. 29 Apr 2019
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
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"- Nelson Mandela. 25 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
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