US retail giant Target has committed to spending more than $2bn with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025. 8 Apr 2021
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Price is a section of business strategy that has a direct financial bearing on any business. Although other elements influence consumer choice, price is the ultimate factor facing consumers when choosing a product. Price is, therefore, the final barrier or motivation to purchase. 8 Apr 2021
Five and a half years since launching in South Africa, Krispy Kreme has established 23 standalone stores in prime locations around the country, with its freshly-made prepackaged doughnuts available at over 300 major retailers across the country, including Pick n Pay supermarkets and Engen forecourts. 7 Apr 2021
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A married couple from KwaZulu-Natal, both of whom are pensioners, have continued a family farming tradition with their inherited farm in La Mercy, and have been regular suppliers of high-quality produce to the Shoprite Group for more than three decades. 7 Apr 2021
After a month of public testing in March, the new South African online marketplace Everyshop has officially launched, offering delivery across South Africa. 6 Apr 2021
Easter is the biggest chocolate-buying time of the year. But who's really paying for the cost of that chocolate? 6 Apr 2021
At the end of March, whiskey brand Jameson made a surprise announcement that it was expanding into beauty with the launch of its first skincare line, Beatha. With TV host and model Ayanda Thabethe as Beatha brand ambassador, the news made headlines and had consumers across social media platforms debating Jameson's unexpected business pivot. 6 Apr 2021
Mr Price Group's acquisition of Durban-based retailer Power Fashion, announced in November 2020, has received the green light from South African and eSwatini competition authorities, and the deal comes into effect on 1 April. This marks Mr Price's first acquisition since the late 1990s. 1 Apr 2021
Cape Town-based Lukhanyo Mdingi is among the 20 fashion designers from around the globe selected as semi-finalists for the 2021 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The global competition is now in its eighth year, having been launched by luxury fashion conglomerate LVMH in 2013 to support and honour young design talent. 1 Apr 2021
With a broad range of skills under his belt, Adam Deane sits comfortably in the coveted 'unicorn' category of employees. He's the national brand manager for fast-casual restaurant chain RocoMamas, and working in a small but nimble team, Deane is intimately involved with various aspects of brand development and activity, including design, copywriting, marketing, strategy and in-store experience. 1 Apr 2021
Sandton City Shopping Centre has teamed up with celebrated South African designers and several of the mall's tenants for a sustainable fashion exhibition. 31 Mar 2021
The past year has been challenging for manufacturers. Not only did the initial lockdowns in South Africa and around the world cause local output to drop by nearly 50%, they also faced a squeeze from retailers looking to provide the best possible value to their customers. 31 Mar 2021
Vans, the action sports footwear and apparel brand, has launch an online store in South Africa, available to local shoppers at www.vans.co.za. 31 Mar 2021
In his address last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the country will remain on Alert Level 1, with regulations unchanged with the exception of the sale of alcohol. There will be a four-day ban on the sale of alcohol for off-premise consumption over the upcoming Easter weekend - from Friday, 2 April until Monday, 5 April. 31 Mar 2021
Checkers has introduced a new premium food range, called Forage & Feast, incorporating products traditionally found at speciality delis and food emporiums. 30 Mar 2021
South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) claims that it received confirmation at the industry meeting with the officials of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) on 29 March that the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is intending on banning all sales of alcohol for 11 days, starting Easter weekend. 30 Mar 2021
Accenture has acquired REPL Group (REPL), a technology consultancy specialising in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences. REPL is based in the UK, but has offices in multiple countries, including South Africa. 30 Mar 2021
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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel says South Africa must rebuild its manufacturing strength to be able to fully benefit from the opportunities in the BRICS markets. 30 Mar 2021
Pine Kazi, a women-led shoe design house based in Kenya, is the winner of Fashionomics Africa's sustainable fashion competition. The fashion company, which converts pineapple leaf and recycled rubber into fashionable footwear, wins a $2,000 cash prize, access to media exposure opportunities, and mentorship and networking opportunities from competition collaborators.
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