Consumer goods giant P&G - the owner of brands including Gillette, Olay, Oral-B and Pampers - has shared its plans acquire Billie Inc., a growing female body care company. 13 Jan 2020
More than 14,000 South Africans have officially signed up to partake in this year's Veganuary campaign, joining 350,000 other people across more than 150 countries pledging to try veganism for the month of January. 10 Jan 2020
All eyes are on Africa as we enter a new decade and prepare to navigate the year ahead. With strong economic growth, increased affluence and a growing population that is forecast to double by 2050, the continent holds strong potential for luxury brands. 10 Jan 2020
Coffee has fuelled people's mornings for hundreds of years, and like other fuels, it comes with its own unique environmental issues. As one of the largest agricultural commodities in the world, the consumption of coffee has a huge impact on both those who produce it, and the environment in which it is produced. 9 Jan 2020
Online store Planet54 recently launched the E-Retailer Entrepreneurship Programme - designed to ease entrepreneurs' entrance into the e-commerce market. The programme offers bulk buyers incentive discounts and business support. 9 Jan 2020
As a retailer, it is imperative to stay ahead of the game and identify new trends in order to remain competitive. One such trend that has been essential to the success of many retailers, is 'knowing your customer'. 9 Jan 2020
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 14% of the world's population and by 2030, the region's population will surpass that of China. The way consumers shop in the region is ever-changing and evolving, with a mix of modern and ancient, formal and informal. 8 Jan 2020
South African fashion and gifting retailer Big Blue has come under fire for selling a t-shirt printed with the words "Water Polo Teacher's Pet". 8 Jan 2020
Now for the good news. There's a huge opportunity for growth in online retail, but the path to profits is through dramatically improving customer experience. 8 Jan 2020
Massimo Piombini has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Diesel Group. He will join the Italian-based company in February 2020 and report to Ubaldo Minelli, the CEO of Diesel's parent company to OTB. 7 Jan 2020
Retail loyalty is constantly evolving, as customers demand more personalised value and the 'experience economy' gathers momentum. The current battle is around offering seamless experiences that deliver relevant value through mobile and card-based loyalty programmes. 7 Jan 2020
Romanian-born Angela Cretu has been named Avon's CEO, succeeding Jan Zijderveld. The appointment follows the recent landmark transaction between Avon and Natura &Co to create the world's fourth-largest pure-play beauty company. 6 Jan 2020
LG Electronics (LG) is tapping into the booming indoor gardening movement with the launch of its first home gardening appliance, set to be unveiled at CES 2020 in Las Vegas this week. The built-in column-type gardening appliance employs advanced light, temperature and water control, convenient all-in-one seed packages and a growth-monitoring app to help users cultivate greens inside their own homes. 6 Jan 2020
Not a week goes by without spotting more headlines about online shopping and the global shift to mobile connectivity. But despite this constant attention on digital marketing, retailers across Africa have a unique perspective, knowing they will largely rely on in-store experiences to drive sales far into the next decade. 6 Jan 2020
Africa's consumer landscape is fragmented and polarised, characterised by the double-edged demand of a diverse base of consumers. 6 Jan 2020
Tiger Brands has launched its enterprise supplier development fund to support smallholder farmers, processors and distributors in the food-processing value chain. 3 Jan 2020
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Coca-Cola has denied that it's getting into the cannabis business after a video posted to YouTube showing an alleged prototype of this product 2 Jan 2020
Matt Putman, CEO of iKhokha.
Small business owners across South Africa have been empowered to start selling these products digitally, a service that was only available to larger retailers until recently. Those that have adopted, are seeing a sharp increase in foot traffic and sales. 27 Dec 2019
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