Dettol has donated 400 hand wash stations and a million bars of soap to be used at public health facilities around the country. South Africa's leading and trusted hygiene and handwashing brand recognises that these items are crucial in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, officially received the donation. Dettol has already begun the deployment of the stations and soap directly to public health clinics countrywide. 8 Sep 2020
Burger King® South Africa has taken to social media to ask South Africans to rally behind them on their quest for South African citizenship. In a tweet to the Department of Home Affairs, the brand asked "how many RTs to become a citizen?" using the popular "how many RTs for" trade exchange method. Burger King® South Africa is so serious about cementing their place in this beautiful country, that they'll be embarking on a campaign to further entrench their footprint in SA. 8 Sep 2020
Has the time finally dawned on us? Is the long-imagined retail apocalypse on our doorstep? If you have entered a shopping mall recently, you might begin to think so. Perspex barriers, mask-clad customers and social distancing demarcations have become the norm while the evident fall in foot traffic has retailers across the country fearing for the worst. 8 Sep 2020
Plant-based has been a growing food trend for some years now, and with greater consumer interest has come better product innovation. But we've also seen increased sophistication in consumer tastes, and much higher expectations in terms of quality of taste and texture, especially in the plant protein space. 7 Sep 2020
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received information from Pioneer Foods on its intention to recall a batch of Liqui fruit Red Grape Still 330ml cans. 7 Sep 2020
Health and beauty retailer Clicks is facing significant public backlash after a TRESemmé marketing campaign that appeared on the Clicks website was accused of promoting racist stereotypes about hair. 7 Sep 2020
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With Covid-19 lockdown measures around the world easing, just under three-quarters of global consumers (71%) report feeling comfortable returning to physical stores since local lockdowns have eased, according to research published by Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company focused on elevating the customer experience. 4 Sep 2020
Spar Group has appointed Brett Botten, the current managing director of Spar South Rand, as the new group CEO. Botten will succeed Graham O'Connor, who retires after the group's 2021 annual general meeting. O' Connor will then become non-executive chairman following the retirement of Mike Hankinson. 4 Sep 2020
One thing the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us is that relying solely on insight driven by historical behaviour is no longer viable. The pandemic threw the entire world into turmoil, disrupting what used to be normal across all industries and sectors. 4 Sep 2020
Following successful launches in Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northern Gauteng, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is continuing the roll-out of its 2L returnable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle into more regions across South Africa. 3 Sep 2020
Many people believe that the Covid-19 situation in South Africa is different to that of other parts of the world. Initially, we saw a slow increase in the number of confirmed cases after the government lockdown of the country, which was soon after the first cases were diagnosed in South Africa. 3 Sep 2020
Twyg, a local not-for-profit organisation and online publication, is calling on fashion designers who implement sustainable and circular approaches, and who foster ethical practices, to enter its second annual Sustainable Fashion Awards. 3 Sep 2020
As technology accelerates the customer online order experience, the final leg, or 'last mile' expectation of efficient and scheduled on-time delivery has become one of the defining measures of customer service. This in turn has triggered enormous study and investment into contactless delivery, which will considerably alter the competitive landscape of retailers and food/meal-kit outlets. 2 Sep 2020
Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland has set a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030, in en effort to address the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry. 2 Sep 2020
Despite the devastating economic impacts of Covid-19, the franchising sector could remain a viable business investment for aspiring entrepreneurs if they're smart about the brand they buy into and are prepared for the comittment required from a franchisee. 2 Sep 2020
The V&A Waterfront will reopen the doors to the Watershed this week after it was closed
in April due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. The vibrant space is home to 150 tenants who represent over 365 local brands and small businesses, and with an impressive 3.6 million visitors a year, it has become an attraction in its own right. 2 Sep 2020
Many people re-discovered their enthusiasm for local production during the disruptive, bewildering early days of the pandemic. The result is 'localisation', an emerging global trend that could revitalise local factories. 1 Sep 2020
Pick n Pay Clothing, in association with Atelier Gavin Rajah, has launched a new mentorship project for emerging local fashion designers. The Futurewear project will be a dedicated platform to find and build local fashion talent by allowing them the opportunity to launch their business with an exclusive collection in collaboration with PnP Clothing. 1 Sep 2020
Covid-19 has prompted widespread discussion of the resilience of food systems and how efficiency and competitiveness have been previously understood. 1 Sep 2020
In a trading update for the 24 weeks from 1 March to 15 August, listed pharmacy retail group Dis-Chem said online sales grew 344%. The company said that the quick deployment of additional hubs together with an investment in its e-commerce platform enabled it to meet the increased online demand during the lockdown period "as best as possible". 31 Aug 2020
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