Hyde Park Corner is now home to a 'dreamhouse' of South African design thanks to local co-operative Always Welcome. The inspiring retail space will feature an evolving selection of furniture, homeware and lifestyle objects created by some of the country's most talented designers. 30 Oct 2020
Food producer Tiger Brands has concluded the sale of its value-added meat processing businesses to Silver Blade Abattoir, a wholly-owned subsidiary of poultry group Country Bird. 30 Oct 2020
AllFashion Sourcing, Messe Frankfurt South Africa's annual trade show for the apparel, textile, footwear and leather industry, will this year be hosted on a virtual platform from 3-5 November 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 29 Oct 2020
"Africa has shaken off its history of replicating international fashion trends, Africans are clearly defining what is African. Fashion is bringing about a new season of freedom and exploration into African narratives. Whether it is the music, art or the broader world of African design." 29 Oct 2020
Stiles will incorporate Italcotto effective, 1 November 2020 into its business operations. 29 Oct 2020
Pick n Pay's Smart Shoppers can now have their till receipts sent directly to their email instead of receiving a printed receipt. These will also be loaded onto the customer's PnP mobile app profile for 90 days so that they are saved in one place for easy access and review. 29 Oct 2020
Food manufacturer Nestlé has launched its RE sustainability initiative in South Africa aimed at reinforcing all its sustainability initiatives, strategies and resources to help mitigate sustainability challenges and strengthen its contribution to a waste-free future. 29 Oct 2020
Twyg has announced the finalists of its Sustainable Fashion Awards for 2020. The annual awards celebrate South African designers leading sustainable, ethical, circular and regenerative practices in the fashion industry. 29 Oct 2020
The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (Safcei) has joined a global cage-free campaign launched against Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the owner of fast food brands Burger King and Popeyes. 28 Oct 2020
The term 'fast fashion' describes trendy clothing designed to be made and sold cheaply at breakneck speed, so shoppers can snap them up while they are still at the height of their popularity, and discard them after a few wears. 28 Oct 2020
In line with their evolutionary culture, the trend-setting Rocket Creative team are delighted to share their latest product development news. Following a strategic directive to bring their CNC and CO2 laser cutting in-house, these on-demand resources have allowed the team to design and prototype several innovative design projects. 28 Oct 2020
Takealot.com plans to extend its annual Blue Dot Sale from five days to the entire month of November. In the lead up to the Blue Dot Sale, which kicks off at one-minute past midnight on Black Friday, 27 November, the online retailer is offering three extra weeks of Blue Dot Countdown deals. 28 Oct 2020
Thabisa Mjo of Johannesburg-based product design studio, Mash T. Design Studio, has become the first South African designer to have her work form part of the permanent collection at the renowned Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) in Paris, France. 27 Oct 2020
Trade routes have been significantly disrupted this year in efforts to contain Covid-19. The effects of this are already showing: global growth is set to contract by 4.9% and growth in sub-Saharan Africa will contract by 3.2%. 27 Oct 2020
A new Furniture Design Qualification was announced by Gugu Motlanthe during the 2nd Annual Furniture Sector Forum that recently took place online. The qualification was registered with the South African Quality Assurance Framework (SAQA) in May this year. 26 Oct 2020
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UK-based drinks agency and importer Boutique Bar Brands (BBB) has partnered with Inverroche to distribute the South African gin brand across the UK. 26 Oct 2020
Celebrating its 21st year as South Africa's premier platinum jewellery and manufacturing competition, PlatAfrica has announced the 20 finalists for this year's competition, which for the first time focused exclusively on men's jewellery. 26 Oct 2020
In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and play its part in fighting climate change, consumer goods giant Unilever is investing in technology to help it to transition away from fossil fuel-derived chemicals in its homecare products by 2030. 23 Oct 2020
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on both consumers and retailers is evident. Retailers are under pressure to reimagine and transform their businesses, build out e-commerce solutions and expand their online offerings. Consumers, having already navigated a difficult year, and still uncertain about what the future holds, are likely to spend more conservatively over the next quarter. 23 Oct 2020
Spencer Fondaumiere and Tinashe Nyamdoka, two respected South African sommeliers, have launched a digital platform called Somm on Call that gives the broader public access to the pair's in-depth wine knowledge and product recommendations. 23 Oct 2020
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