KFC has collaborated with footwear brand Crocs to introduce clogs inspired by the fast-food brand's iconic bucket of chicken. 17 Feb 2020
Food and beverage giant Danone is launching a digitally-enabled service that allows greater transparency on the farm-to-fork journey of the company's baby formula, enabling consumers and retailers to verify the quality and authenticity of the products. 17 Feb 2020
Hollywood legend Jane Fonda hit the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony stage this week in a beaded red dress by Elie Saab - a gown she had previously worn at Cannes in 2014. 14 Feb 2020
Forty-five talented South African designers will have their products feature at the NEXT20 Trade Exhibition, taking place from 27 February to 1 March 2020 at the V&A Waterfront's Workshop17. 14 Feb 2020
South Africa's 'love economy' continues to grow, with Valentine's Day spend up 11% and the overall number of transactions increasing by 36% over the past three years. 14 Feb 2020
Adidas has surged ahead to become a global leader in sourcing sustainable cotton. From 6th place in the last ranking, the apparel company now sources 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources and leads the Cotton Ranking 2020 with the most established brand for sustainable cotton. Ikea and H&M Group came in second and third place respectively. 13 Feb 2020
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South Africa's retail trade sales dropped by 0,4% year-on-year in December 2019, according to Statistics South Africa. 13 Feb 2020
Kangaroo skins are exported for use in football boots, motorcycle suits, fashion footwear and haute couture. Carles Rabada/Unsplash, CC BY
SYDNEY, Australia - The Versace fashion house recently announced it had stopped using kangaroo skins in its fashion collections after coming under pressure from animal rights group LAV. 13 Feb 2020
South African fintech and customer engagement business, 2Engage, is pursuing international growth opportunities. Boosted by its relationship with Mergence Group, which acquired a 26% stake in 2Engage in November 2019, the company has plans to aggressively grow its footprint and consumer rewards programmes in Africa and beyond. 12 Feb 2020
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With 2019 well and truly behind us, the new year brings with it several challenges for small business owners. A decrease in sales and the country's depressed economy may force several SMEs - which fail to get to the right funding - to close down. 12 Feb 2020
Ocean Basket's new Haasendal Gables restaurant, located in Kuils River, Cape Town, is an example of the seafood restaurant chain's new smaller store format. 11 Feb 2020
The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) last week completed their consultative roadshow in Port Elizabeth, after meeting furniture manufacturers across South Africa in preparation for its Furniture Industry Master Plan (FIMP). 11 Feb 2020
Popular online retailer Faithful to Nature has opened the doors to its first brick and mortar store, filled with top-performing ethical and eco-friendly products across the company's main categories: health, body and beauty, food, household cleaning and waste-free lifestyle essentials. 11 Feb 2020
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up our pick of food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently. 10 Feb 2020
The pet care industry continues to grow at a rapid rate fuelled by a rise in pet parenting across the globe. 10 Feb 2020
Increasingly, customers are engaging with brands remotely - this is the age of online shopping and deliveries, with apps and online services making it increasingly easy for customers to buy and consume without leaving their homes. 10 Feb 2020
Pick n Pay has reiterated its pledge that all Pick n Pay branded product packaging will be 100% recyclable or reusable by 2025, and by 2023, all these products will feature the new on-pack recycling label to help customers understand how best to recycle their packaging. 7 Feb 2020
Oil Science has expanded its business operations with the opening of a new store in Century City, Cape Town. 7 Feb 2020
As women started counting steps and walking to work wearing running shoes and fitness trackers, there was one work-related item that had to change: the briefcase. It's not suited to walking fast and gets in the way of drinking coffee en route to the office. Enter the working women's backpack. It's a trend. 6 Feb 2020
As tough economic times get tougher, the retail industry will need to think carefully about how to reduce their risk in order to protect their shoppers, stock and their bottom line. 6 Feb 2020
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