South African food producer and fashion retailer AVI Ltd said on Wednesday it is in talks with Oreo cookie maker Mondelez International regarding a potential sale of its snacks and biscuits business. 25 Nov 2021
With the festive season fast approaching, South Africans and consumers worldwide may find fewer gift options available on store shelves due to product shortages and delays resulting from the pandemic-related closure of ports and factories. 25 Nov 2021
With Black Friday firmly entrenched on the South African retail promotional calendar, participating brands are hoping for a much-desired revenue boost, with many having needed to eke out growth in a year of unrest and an ongoing pandemic. 25 Nov 2021
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Pick n Pay has introduced a WhatsApp communication channel to offer its 9 million Smart Shopper members instant and easy customer support. 24 Nov 2021
Hisense Mobile today announced the release of a new 5G Smartphone. The H50s 5G is the first device of the Infinity H series to offer 5G connectivity and provides a new way for users to streamline their mobile experience. 24 Nov 2021
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South African retailers are bracing for Black Friday - one of the biggest shopping days of the year - when about 47% of South African adults (an estimated 18.5 million people) are expected to make purchases on 26 November, according to forecasts published by Finder.com. 24 Nov 2021
Checkers is opening its first standalone Little Me store in Drakenstein, Western Cape, which will stock a range of popular baby brands, including maternity wear exclusively designed and manufactured by local supplier, Cherry Melon. 23 Nov 2021
As more businesses move to adopt new technologies in line with the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and digitalisation, one would be forgiven for thinking that all key players in the industry are quick to adapt. 23 Nov 2021
Consumers are spending differently this Black Friday. While retailers are expecting a bumper weekend of sales during the annual shopping holiday, many have launched month-long sales campaigns to give consumers early access to their promotions. This has been dubbed 'Black November'. 23 Nov 2021
In Covid-19 infection terms, South Africa finds itself in a better place with being in Level 1 of lockdown than it did this time last year. According to Professor Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research for FNB Business, this means that many consumers will look at the Black Friday sales as an opportunity to enjoy reasonable savings and discounts on a variety of products. 23 Nov 2021
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Spiralling shipping costs and Covid-19 supply chain disruptions are accelerating a shift by South African retailers to end their heavy reliance on Asia and move to source products locally. 22 Nov 2021
SA Fashion Week is on the lookout for talented up-and-coming womenswear designers to enter its New Talent Search for 2022. This year's theme is 'Show Us Your Print' and briefs creators to change how we view fabric design within fashion design. 22 Nov 2021
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New global research released by Zebra Technologies Corporation reveals a large trust gap between shoppers and retailers. More than half of decision-makers surveyed (55%) believe they are completely trusted to fulfill online orders as promised, but only 38% of shoppers indicate complete trust in retailers. 22 Nov 2021
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South Africa's largest food producer Tiger Brands is close to clinching a deal with a business that is closely aligned to its health and nutrition strategy, it said on Friday, as it reported a decline of 6% in annual earnings. 22 Nov 2021
Thousands of workers, disgruntled over low wages and changes to terms and conditions of employment, went on strike on Friday at companies owned by Massmart in South Africa, the South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) said. 19 Nov 2021
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The winners of the fourth annual Absa Business Day Development Awards have been announced, with Tiger Brands claiming the coveted title of Overall Winner. 19 Nov 2021
The pandemic has forced consumers to adopt new technologies, and this has taken them out of their comfort zone. Consumers who never engaged online are now ordering their prescriptions and groceries online, and using payment methods they might not have thought safe before. 19 Nov 2021
Sportswear retailer The Cross Trainer has opened the doors to its first flagship store, located at the V&A Waterfront shopping mall in Cape Town. 19 Nov 2021
South African retailers are expected to ring up around R11.3bn in additional sales over the period of November as consumers splash out on Black Friday deals, with general dealers expected to capture a 55% (R6.2bn) share of the value. 18 Nov 2021
Zara has opened the doors to its newly revamped store at the V&A Waterfront shopping centre in Cape Town. 18 Nov 2021
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