Digital marketers have found themselves having to keep up with the latest market trends and, as we know, these are constantly evolving. The reason for this is simple; today's digital age has accelerated change, and brought with it so many new and exciting ways to do business, especially in the world of marketing. 26 Aug 2021
Turkish multinational consumer durables and electronics manufacturer Arçelik is expanding its portfolio in southern Africa by adding the Beko brand to its local portfolio. Beko is a freestanding home appliances brand in Europe in the white goods sector and the number one large home appliances brand in the UK. 26 Aug 2021
Source: Reuters/Rogan Ward
Woolworths Holdings resumed dividend payouts on Thursday after its annual profit surged 212.5%, as the South African retailer continued to see signs of recovery from the Covid-19 fallout and benefited from Australian property sales. 26 Aug 2021
South Africa's e-commerce market has grown substantially since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but its potential to double by a further 100% to 5,6% of the total retail market is possible if e-tailers fix issues with their online CX, according to findings from the third annual South African Digital Customer Experience Report. CX refers to among other things, etailers' trustworthiness, ease-of-use, security, delivery and after-sales support. 26 Aug 2021
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Pharmacy retailing chain Dis-Chem said on Tuesday its revenue was up 16.3% to R13bn in the 22 weeks to 6 Aug, compared with a year before. 25 Aug 2021
Plant-based meat alternative brand Future Farm is now available on South African shelves. Originally started in Brazil, Future Farm has become a global player in the booming plant-based meat industry, and its products are now available in Checkers stores nationwide. 25 Aug 2021
International home appliances maker Electrolux expects strong demand to continue as a result of the stay-at-home trend prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 25 Aug 2021
The topic of sustainability has been doing the rounds for quite some time now. And with a heightened focus on climate change and environmental protection, more businesses are looking for ways to utilise their resources more efficiently while delivering high-quality, eco-friendly products and services. In the same breath, individuals are making more conscious decisions regarding the brands they invest in, turning their attention (and wallets) to those that align with a bigger purpose than simply making profits. 25 Aug 2021
Tay Zombulovich and Lynton Peters, OneCart cofounders
In line with its strategy to invest in and accelerate its e-commerce presence, Makro and Game owner Massmart has entered into negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in OneCart, an on-demand grocery retail marketplace and logistics platform. 25 Aug 2021
Peri-peri chicken fans were disappointed and frustrated when Nando's announced the temporary closure of nearly 50 restaurants. 24 Aug 2021
"The grit you learn in sport you keep for life" 24 Aug 2021
Pretoria-based sisters Morongwe (Mo) Mokone and Michelle Mokone lead the all-woman team behind Mo's Crib, a South African home decor business creating stylish products from recycled materials, and creating employment for women by equipping them with artisanal skills. 24 Aug 2021
Adidas has launched a Women's Store in Cape Town, marketing the concept as a "fully-inclusive and highly-considered" premium shopping experience for women. 24 Aug 2021
South Africa's largest grocery retailer Shoprite Holdings said on Monday it is withdrawing from Uganda and Madagascar, adding to its growing list of African departures. 23 Aug 2021
Chief executive officer of Woolworths South Africa, Zyda Rylands, is stepping down from the role, effective from 30 September 2021. Woolworths will not retain the Woolworths South Africa CEO position as the retailer seeks to streamline its operating model. 23 Aug 2021
South Africa's favourite brandy has its finger on the pulse of consumer lifestyle trends - that's the motivation behind the new Klipdrift & Cola Zero Sugar 23 Aug 2021
Mr Price Group said that sales and other income in the 18 weeks ended 7 Aug rose 48.8% to R8,6bn, supported by the recent acquisitions of Power Fashion and upmarket homeware business Yuppiechef. 23 Aug 2021
Source: Massmart
Massmart is selling its non-core food assets - including Cambridge Food, Rhino and Massfresh - to its rival Shoprite Holdings for R1,36bn to focus on businesses with high returns, the South African retailer controlled by Walmart said on Friday. 23 Aug 2021
It's been a very cold winter for much of the country with many families struggling to stay warm. Items like blankets, shoes and warm clothes are not easily affordable and so often a lay-by is the best option because it only requires a small deposit and can be cancelled at any time without penalties. 20 Aug 2021
OrderIn has relaunched as a B2B delivery-as-a-service platform. This move is meant to give retailers across various industries the power to move online and deliver goods without the costs of building and owning all the infrastructure needed to do so. 20 Aug 2021
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