Home appliances maker Electrolux South Africa has embarked on its journey to exit the national electricity grid and move to renewable solar energy, cutting the organisation's carbon footprint at its local Kwikot water heater (geyser) manufacturing plant by 40%. 12 Oct 2021
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Sportswear retailer, The Cross Trainer, has stated its commitment to grow its store footprint in new areas in the country, stimulate job creation, and increase the number of collaborations with local designers. This is despite the retail chain having suffered significant losses during the civil unrest and looting that gripped South Africa in July. 12 Oct 2021
Birkenstock, the German lifestyle brand best known for its footwear, is strengthening its retail presence in South Africa with the launch of a new concept store in Sandton City. 12 Oct 2021
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What are the building blocks of a successful e-commerce business? A panel discussion held during the recent Ecom Africa 2021 virtual conference sought to unpack this question, which has come into sharp focus during the Covid-19 pandemic as consumers have adjusted their shopping behaviour and embraced online channels. 11 Oct 2021
For the first time, Game will be extending its Price Beat Promise to deals included in its month-long Black Friday promotion in November. 11 Oct 2021
Woolworths is the latest food company to announce a recall of certain batches of apple juice. The product recall applies to Woolworths branded 100% Apple Juice 200ml cartons (single boxes and six packs) with the best before date of 23, 28 and 29 March 2022. 11 Oct 2021
Japan's famed Wagyu beef, a delicacy that can cost more than $200 a pound at some top restaurants, could become much more affordable in the form of a lab-grown replica. 8 Oct 2021
In its drive to be a "leading omnichannel retailer", Woolworths is accelerating investment in tech talent to fast-track the connection and integration of its online, mobile and app channels to offer a best-in-class customer experience. 8 Oct 2021
Pioneer Foods is recalling certain 100% apple juice products, sold under its LiquiFruit brand in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, and the Ceres brand in other jurisdictions. No Ceres products sold in South Africa are affected by the recall. 8 Oct 2021
TFG launched its newest Prestige Clothing factory in Johannesburg this week, this time specially designed for a hearing-impaired workforce. The opening is the latest development in the fashion and lifestyle retailer's drive to grow local manufacturing and create jobs within the sector. 7 Oct 2021
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This summer, all the cotton fibre used in Woolworths' private label clothing and home ranges is 100% responsibly sourced, either via Better Cotton or certified organic cotton. The announcement but the retailer was shared ahead of World Cotton Day, observed today, 7 October. 7 Oct 2021
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Massmart has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling 87.5% stake in South African grocery retail and delivery startup OneCart. Massmart announced its plan to acquire OneCart in August, stating that the deal supports its strategy to invest in and accelerate its e-commerce presence. 7 Oct 2021
Following the implementation of the fourth total ban on alcohol sales in June declared by the government, the South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) requested that the South African Revenue Service (Sars) provide extended payment terms on the excise duties of about R2,5bn due to Sars for the month of June. 6 Oct 2021
With social distancing, lockdown, and mask-wearing times approaching the two-year mark, it came to Savanna Premium Cider's attention that while people have been growing their sweatpants and slipper collection, they have also let their umjolo 'dating' game slide. Umjolo is facing a serious pandemic with no way to 'jola' (get to know each other) properly. We have to wear our masks to stay safe and respect the curfew which could limit those kissing moments and the sharing of love - face-to-face. 6 Oct 2021
Since 1955, Sodastream has been bringing the ability to make carbonated drinks from the comfort of your own home to the forefront. 6 Oct 2021
On 1 October, during Paris Fashion Week, Luxury Connect Africa held its annual African Luxury Heritage Awards, which recognises the outstanding contribution of African luxury brands and designers to the creative and business spheres of the African luxury economy. 6 Oct 2021
South African company Pura Beverages, known for its 'better-for-you' soft drinks, has launched a new range that's lower in sugar, designed specifically for kids. 5 Oct 2021
The fact that online shopping is booming is evident in the growth reported in 2020. Compounded by the impact of Covid-19, e-commerce sales in SA increased by 66% to R30bn - more than double the value of 2018 sales, and 50% higher than forecasts which predicted a R20bn industry by 2020. 5 Oct 2021
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The retail industry has been in a transitional stage since before the onset of the pandemic. If anything, the pandemic has accelerated retailers' adoption of digitalisation. 5 Oct 2021
Beloved TV family, the Simpsons, and their neighbouring residents in the fictional town of Springfield made their Paris Fashion Week debut this weekend as a result of a standout collaboration with luxury fashion house Balenciaga. 5 Oct 2021
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