With the spotlight on World Water Day this March, Levi Strauss & Co is drawing attention to the environmental challenge of water pollution and how the company is actively trying to be part of the solution. 29 Mar 2021
Lactalis South Africa's 10-months Mature Gouda, made especially for Woolworths, was once again crowned the South African Dairy Product of the Year at the South African Dairy Awards, held on 26 March 2021 at Cavalli Estate near Stellenbosch. 29 Mar 2021
British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) has opened the doors to the first Vuse Inspiration Store in South Africa, located at Canal Walk shopping centre. 29 Mar 2021
For the first time ever, leading value retailer Ackermans is offering its wide range of cellular and tech products, which ranges from high-end to more affordable products, online via its new online shop. 29 Mar 2021
Jameson Irish Whiskey has announced the unexpected launch of a skincare range called Beatha. 27 Mar 2021
The South African alcohol industry has made recommendations to the government through Nedlac on alternative measures to deal with short-term pressure on hospitals during the next Covid-19 surge and increased risk of infections around the Easter weekend. 26 Mar 2021
The Easter weekend and upcoming school and public holidays are an important trading season for retailers, but they also often see crimes against retail businesses soar as criminals target commodities like premium liquor brands, cigarettes, jewellery and electronics. 26 Mar 2021
Personal care brand Playgirl has announced a move into makeup with a new line of colour cosmetics under the Playgirl Beauty label. 26 Mar 2021
Private equity firm Trinitas Equity Partners, together with its partners, has acquired the South African beauty company, Avroy Shlain. According to a statement issued by Trinitas Equity Partners, the competitive seven-month process culminated in a deal that includes a significant management shareholding and two local family offices. Debt facilities have been provided by Investec Private Capital. 25 Mar 2021
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Roy Bagattini, CEO of Woolworths Holdings, joined CEOs from 15 other corporations in signing the UN Global Compact World Water Day pledge on 22 March. Bagattini was the only signatory representing a South African organisation. 25 Mar 2021
Pan-African alternative investment firm, Exeo Capital, has announced an investment into Maia Group through the firm's food and agribusiness fund, Agri-Vie Fund II. 25 Mar 2021
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By 2025, e-commerce will expand by an additional $1.4tn, and account for half the growth in the global retail sector, according to global market research company Euromonitor International. 25 Mar 2021
David Donde, the visionary behind Truth Coffee, has broadened his horizons and launched a chocolate company with long-standing Truth COO Ken Walton. Not to be mistaken for a side hustle, the co-founders are already eyeing expansion abroad in the US and UK. 24 Mar 2021
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South African retailer confidence has declined by 13 points in the first quarter of 2021, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and related trade restrictions. This is according to the results of the latest retail trade survey, completed by senior executives in the industry and conducted by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). 24 Mar 2021
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Daily deals online retailer OneDayOnly has launched a dedicated Shop Local Shop day on Friday, 26 March 2021, a gesture of support for proudly South African suppliers and manufacturers after what's been a tough year for most. 24 Mar 2021
In line with its goal to become a "one-stop-shop", the Shoprite Group has launched a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called k'nect mobile, offering customers flat call and data rates, and 100MB free data for 3 months. 23 Mar 2021
The Next21 virtual trade exhibition will see 23 small South African craft and design brands have their creations showcased to a global audience of importers, retailers and decorators, as well as design-loving members of the public. 23 Mar 2021
A study evaluating the consumer experience of online shoppers has highlighted the challenges that continue to face online retailers including ensuring sufficient stock, transaction and delivery issues and unclear refund practices. 23 Mar 2021
Danone's chief executive and chairman, Emmanuel Faber, is to step down after activist shareholders called for his removal. In particular Artisan Partners and Bluebell Capital Partners, which together own less than 6% of the Paris-based food giant, explicitly requested the board find a replacement. 23 Mar 2021
Retail giants like Amazon are blurring the boundaries of consumption. But thanks to platforms that link online consumption to local interests, the desire to buy local, a trend fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, is now giving rise to a new phenomenon known as "digital localism." 19 Mar 2021
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