The Nigerian consumer landscape is set for a multitude of shifts. By 2025, 55% of Nigerians will live in cities or towns as a result of 50% growth in population in urban areas, which represents the fastest urban growth rate globally, ahead of China and India. 1 Aug 2019
The awards winners for the inaugural Old Mutual Trophy Spirits Show were announced at a ceremony held in Sandton on 31 July. The show identifies the top spirits and liqueurs available in the South African market and makes this information available to the country's consumers. 1 Aug 2019
The South African Breweries (SAB) sources nearly all of its raw materials - used in the brewing process - from local South African suppliers. 31 Jul 2019
With a growing young population coupled with rapid urbanisation and fast-growing consumer expenditure, Africa offers attractive opportunities for entities wishing to expand into new frontier markets. 31 Jul 2019
FreshStop, South Africa's largest convenience store retailer, has launched a rewards app that lets customers earn cashback whenever they shop at one of its stores around the country. 31 Jul 2019
"The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation."
Nelson Mandela 30 Jul 2019
The Shoprite Group has launched K'nect stores across South Africa, which are dedicated to providing access to services like global money transfers, cellphone purchases, bill payments, tickets and insurance. 30 Jul 2019
Italian underwear, clothing and swimwear brand, Yamamay, has opened the doors to its first store in South Africa. Located at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria, the flagship store stocks the international brand's trendy range of underwear, corsetry, swimwear, nightwear, clothing and accessories. 30 Jul 2019
Zimbabweans living in South Africa may now send goods and groceries back home as Hello Paisa launched its Malaicha.com collection and delivery service app. 30 Jul 2019
Unilever recently held its first Beauty with Purpose Showcase on the African continent in Durban, South Africa. The event featured key industry partners and collaborators who demonstrated how purpose is driven through beauty and personal care brands. It also featured interactive sessions, in which attendees could learn first-hand about Unilever product innovations and its core purpose. 29 Jul 2019
Ketogenic, flexitarian, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, and so many more. The number and variety of specialised diets consumers are adopting continue to increase every year. Some of these diets are simply fads, while others become trends. Veganism has become a lifestyle choice for many, and, as a result, it is a concept the food industry, and specifically, fast food players, can no longer afford to ignore. 29 Jul 2019
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In South Africa's fashion retail sector, Pep Stores and Truworths score the highest in terms of customer satisfaction, according to the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SA-csi) for Clothing Stores, conducted by Consulta. The index ranks the country's largest clothing retailers based on scientific insights into the overall level of satisfaction of customers. 29 Jul 2019
According to a new report, retail in the Cape Town CBD is flourishing in spite of the tight economy with the Central City's 2018 retail occupancy rate remaining steady at 93% - the same as that in 2017. 29 Jul 2019
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard, through its affiliate Pernod Ricard South Africa, is acquiring a majority stake in South African craft spirit brand Inverroche. 26 Jul 2019
Pond's has launched an AI-powered skin diagnostic chatbot designed to "help consumers combat skincare concerns" across four main areas - uneven skin tone, spots, pimples and wrinkles. The Skin Advisor Live bot, named 'SAL', uses a combination of advanced AI and skin diagnosis technology. 26 Jul 2019
Africa is a continent full of resources and opportunities. With the economic landscape in southern Africa showing great promise, new industries are emerging, existing ones growing stronger and entrepreneurship flourishing. What does this mean to the produce industry? How can the supply chain take advantage of the benefits associated with such growth? 26 Jul 2019
South African entrants Maq and Playboy Deodorants are among the top 10 winning brands in the 2019 Nielsen Design Impact Awards which recognise successful package redesigns in the global consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. 26 Jul 2019
Businesses have become obsessed with their growth curve, regardless of the metric, number of users, customers and followers growth. Strategies are dominated by tactics that will generate the most leads. 25 Jul 2019
J&M Famous Biltong recently underwent a rebranding - introducing a new logo and packaging. Customers can also expect to see new points of sale, in-store design, website, branded cars, uniforms and catalogues. 25 Jul 2019
Lego's Ideas Treehouse, which contains the highest number of sustainable bricks ever included in a Lego set, will soon be available on South African shelves. 25 Jul 2019
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