In an ongoing effort to be inclusive of all women in South Africa, Ackermans has extended its sizing across all women's product lines to offer up to size 50, making it one of the first value retailers in the country to do so. 14 Sep 2020
While 'conversational commerce' is not a new concept, the phenomenon is gaining momentum, driving innovation and customer experience in an ever-changing e-commerce landscape. 14 Sep 2020
Wijn, a boutique wine bar and online store based in Paarl, has launched the Wijn Tastemakers Series on YouTube, which puts professionals in South Africa's wine industry in the spotlight. 14 Sep 2020
Walmart is partnering with medical supply drone delivery company Zipline to launch a drone delivery operation in the U.S. Initially, the service will make on-demand deliveries of select health and wellness products, with the potential to expand to general merchandise. 14 Sep 2020
Following the meeting between the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Unilever South Africa on Thursday, the multinational consumer goods company is removing TRESemmé products from local retail shelves for 10 days and is setting up a new diversity committee to oversee future advertising materials. 11 Sep 2020
Local black-owned beverage company, MoFaya, has expanded its energy drinks brand by adding a range of soft drinks. The company was founded five years ago by DJ Sbu (Sibusiso Leope) and two business partners, with the aim to create a "strong, authentically African-inspired non-alcoholic beverage brand". 11 Sep 2020
The Clicks Group, owners of Clicks stores and United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD), has committed to increase spending on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and support local beauty and haircare brands, and other products. 11 Sep 2020
The South African alcohol industry is assisting the government's efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic by donating personal protective equipment (PPE) worth almost R20m over two months. 11 Sep 2020
Desigual, an internationally recognised fashion brand founded in Barcelona in 1984, has expanded its presence to South Africa with its first local store opening in Sandton City Shopping Centre. 10 Sep 2020
On Saturday, 5 September, Pioneer Foods issued a national recall of a single batch of 330ml cans of Liqui Fruit red grape juice, based on the likelihood that the substance found in the juice by three consumers were shards of glass. The company has now confirmed that what was previously visually identified as glass is in fact crystals of a naturally occurring substance in products of grapes called potassium bitartrate. 10 Sep 2020
In a recent Master's study completed in the UJ Department of Marketing Management that focuses on South African fuel loyalty programmes, it is suggested that the average South African consumer sees loyalty programmes as valuable and as an economic benefit, and are generally committed to such programmes. 10 Sep 2020
Some of South Africa's largest retailers have followed Clicks in removing all TRESemmé products from shelves. 10 Sep 2020
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up our pick of food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently. 9 Sep 2020
Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht
Shoprite Holdings plans to dispose of its Kenyan operations, and close its remaining two stores in the East African country by year-end. 9 Sep 2020
And reds and yellows and all the other colours of the rainbow found in nutrient-rich veggies and fruit, too, of course! Last year, researchers from the University of Leeds* in the UK found that consuming more fruit and vegetables improves your mental wellbeing. Their findings indicate that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have an equivalent effect on mental well-being to about eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. 9 Sep 2020
Cash Crusaders has introduced an online click and collect service, marking the first step in the roll-out of its e-commerce platform in South Africa. 9 Sep 2020
Screengrab from the Clicks website.
Clicks will delist and remove all TRESemmé products from shelves with immediate effect and fill the gap by expanding its range of locally-sourced haircare brands. The move follows a racially offensive advert that appeared on the Clicks website, which caused public outrage and protests by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). 8 Sep 2020
For years now, South Africa's local fashion industry has been steadily trudging along. Many production and economic challenges face both local brands and designers, but the closest to their bottom line are inexpensive imports. 8 Sep 2020
For months now, South Africans have been unable to host their loved ones for what is easily the nation's favourite pastime - braaing. What made matters worse, was that Mzansi was unable to enjoy its favourite beer for a number of weeks. And so, Castle Lager is proud to introduce #CastleBraaiSeason as they take back summer and reignite the braai culture. 8 Sep 2020
Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has called on Clicks to commit to tangible corrective action by actively promoting black hair products that are manufactured by black women- and youth-owned small businesses. 8 Sep 2020
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