The inaugural Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa has been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. New dates will be announced in due course. 24 Dec 2019
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The end of the year is often relished as a time for slowing down: for replaying memories, watching snowflakes dance in the glow of streetlights and lingering just a little longer around the dinner table. At the same time, it's a period of rushing: deadlines, parties, travel and perhaps a foray to the shopping mall, a department store or a busy high street. 23 Dec 2019
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South African consumer spending shows an uptick ahead of the festive season according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which looks at overall retail spending trends across all payment types including cash and cheques. 23 Dec 2019
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More and more consumers are looking to 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) payment options when making purchases. 23 Dec 2019
As Christmas shopping ramps up, you may be getting a lot of emails offering you attractive discounts for a short period only. You may see flash sales or special deals that exhort you to "buy now" to avoid missing out. 20 Dec 2019
The customer is no longer just 'king'; they have become all-knowing, all-powerful 'super beings' driving innovation, and retailers need to listen up to stay ahead and maintain their relevancy. 20 Dec 2019
Brazilian cosmetics group Natura &Co has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its acquisition of Avon Products, paving the way for the closing of the transaction expected on January 3, 2020. 20 Dec 2019
Parents of young children will remember the Hatchimal frenzy of 2016, when a cute chick that hatches by itself took the toy market by storm during the holiday season. 19 Dec 2019
Kauai has extended its brand onto retail shelves with the launch of its frozen product range in partnership with Pick n Pay. 19 Dec 2019
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Everybody wants sustainable products, and retailers are putting pressure on manufacturers to deliver goods that satisfy consumers' new preference for green and clean options. 19 Dec 2019
Snacking has garnered a reputation in the last few years, with chips, sweets and chocolates being the 'bad boys' that tempt you to cheat on your diet. But the truth is it doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure that you need to hide. In fact, snacking plays an important role in your diet and comes with a multitude of health benefits. 18 Dec 2019
International intellectual property law firm Spoor & Fisher has warned consumers about the risk of potentially purchasing counterfeit goods when shopping online, asking that consumers proceed to checkout with caution. 18 Dec 2019
Pick n Pay has asked 20 of its biggest suppliers to join the company in a new global food waste initiative. The project is backed by 10 of the world's largest food retailers and manufacturers, and will focus on in-store and supply chain food loss and waste. 18 Dec 2019
Innovation, and an increasingly creative response to pressing social, health and environmental issues are driving major consumer trends in South Africa's alcohol beverage sector. 17 Dec 2019
FNB is expanding its support for QR code payment channels in South Africa. The bank says this follows positive responses from merchants and consumers to its integrated app-based QR code payments solution. 17 Dec 2019
South African company Denny Mushrooms recently introduced the market to its 100% compostable punnets, which are available at selected Spars around the country. The compostable punnets are made from Bagasse, which is a natural by-product of sugarcane refinement. It is the fibre that remains after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice. 17 Dec 2019
The Decathlon Group has opened its fourth store in South Africa at the East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. The French sporting goods retailer currently has three other Decathlon stores in the province, with plans to expand planning into the rest of South Africa. 17 Dec 2019
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2019 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Retail site over the past year below. 17 Dec 2019
Bold, unconventional and rooted in SePulana culture, the work of young South African fashion designer Katekani Moreku has caught the eye of the local fashion community. 13 Dec 2019
It is no secret that the manufacturing sector is critically important for both developed and emerging economies. From producing necessities like food for a nation to creating much-needed jobs, the sector is a source of innovation, productivity and global trade. 13 Dec 2019
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