Despite Johannesburg being known as the concrete jungle of Africa, the city is encouraging greener living for its citizens with a number of initiatives and environmental projects. The proudly South African Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky, and twice awarded as the World's Best Grain Whisky, has joined the movement by creating the Bain's Urban Forest in the heart of Johannesburg at the Modderfontein Nature Reserve. 28 Jun 2021
As a global leader in advanced electronics, LG has recognised the importance of technology in education; a cause that's particularly relevant during Youth Month. 28 Jun 2021
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers expect transparency and accountability from the grocery chains and food-service establishments they patronise. Perhaps now more than ever, consumers are concerned about the safety of the places they go, the things they touch, and the food they eat. 28 Jun 2021
South Africa has moved to Adjusted Alert Level 4 in an attempt to stem the third wave of Covid-19 infections in the country. Included among the new Level 4 restrictions announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday night was a 14-day blanket ban on alcohol sales that prohibits both on-site and off-site sales. 28 Jun 2021
The Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa) has announced the launch of its Franchising for Africa conference, set to take place virtually on 25 and 26 August 2021. 25 Jun 2021
It's safe to say that life as we know it has changed for good. Remote working has become the norm, with many spending more time at home than ever before. The result? Blurred lines about when a workday begins and ends, appliances working double time, and extra at-home energy use since you're likely indoors all day. 25 Jun 2021
The creativity of fashion designers is a valuable resource that must be nurtured if African countries are to grow their fashion industries into competitive global players. This was the impassioned message from Lucilla Booyzen, CEO of SA Fashion Week, during a recent Fashionomics Africa webinar titled Textile and Fashion Value Chains: Opportunities for the Private Sector in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. 25 Jun 2021
Steinhoff said its half-year core earnings rose by 7%, as demand for value lines and a focus on home furnishings offset the impact of pandemic restrictions. 25 Jun 2021
The Lego Group has unveiled a new prototype Lego brick made from recycled plastic. The prototype uses PET plastic from discarded bottles and is the first brick made from a recycled material to meet the company's quality and safety requirements. 24 Jun 2021
Technology advancements, particularly those in the user interface area, have made the chat channel far more user-friendly and accessible to customers. This is helping drive growth in the channel, giving companies a confidence boost when it comes to supporting it as part of their omnichannel strategy and even setting it on a path to disrupt e-commerce. 24 Jun 2021
South African suppliers who fail to transition towards net-zero products and services alongside their multinational (MNC) counterparts stand to lose billions of rands in export revenue, according to a new study by financial services provider Standard Chartered. 24 Jun 2021
With winter here, everyone's looking for ways to stay warm! But we're also all trying to save on electricity costs and live more sustainable lives. Luckily, innovative technology is continuously being developed and the solution to help us meet all of these competing needs might just lie with new-age air conditioners. 24 Jun 2021
The share price of UK supermarket group Morrisons has jumped by over 30% after a US private equity firm made an offer to buy it for £5.5bn. The bid by Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, which is being advised by former Tesco chief executive Terry Leahy, was rejected as Morrisons believes the business is worth more. But there is speculation that it may prompt others to bid - including Amazon. 24 Jun 2021
Luxury beauty destination, Arc, has opened the doors to its first store in South Africa. Located in Sandton City, Johannesburg, the 500m2 flagship houses top local and global brands in luxury makeup, skincare and fragrance, including Chanel, Dior, La Mer and Guerlain. 23 Jun 2021
South African luxury fashion reseller Luxity has opened two new high-end boutique stores at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton and Menlyn Maine shopping precinct in Pretoria. 23 Jun 2021
As with every other aspect of life, the pandemic has changed how and when we shop, as well as where and what we buy. Consumers have gone digital and tried out new delivery modes, as well as switched brands and relentlessly shopped for value. There's talk of the 'homebody economy' firing up DIY, hardware and gardening sales; and the 'nesting economy' that's emerged from our focus on our home-bound creature comforts. When it comes to this radical disruption of our shopping habits, it's hard to get a handle on what's really happening with South African consumers, and where we're heading. 23 Jun 2021
Discarded single-use plastic shopping bags (SUPBs) are a growing environmental menace. Dubbed the 'white flower' in South Africa, the negative effects of SUPBs include reducing the aesthetic value of landscapes, clogging waterways, depleting petroleum reserves through their production, and endangering marine life through entanglement and ingestion. 23 Jun 2021
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The latest retail trade sales figures released by Stats SA reflect a massive increase of 95.8% from a year earlier. While this is largely attributed to last year's strict lockdown measures which affected non-essential retailers, this is the strongest increase in retail activity on record, and therefore the optimal time for retail businesses to capitalise and unlock real value from their working capital to sustain or grow their businesses. 23 Jun 2021
Ok, so we are more than a year on from the original 'family meeting' and a lot has changed. From where we live, where or rather if we go on holiday, how we socialise and how we shop. 22 Jun 2021
The informal market in South Africa is valued at R164bn per year, according to Trade Intelligence. This sector, which accounts for 30%-40% of total food spend in the country each year and is visited by 77% of the population, represents a significant opportunity for businesses that have not successfully connected their distribution to as many as 155,000 spazas, superettes, hawkers and informal traders. 22 Jun 2021
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