How plant-based friendly are South Africa's top fast food franchises? Plant-based advocacy organisation ProVeg South Africa assessed the big players and ranked them accordingly in a new report. 5 Apr 2022
Little did Neal Stephenson (author of Snow Crash, 1992) and the inventor of the term 'metaverse' know that this word would be foundational in building billion-dollar industries 30 years later. There's a lot of excitement around the metaverse, with many retailers already creating a digital presence for tech-savvy consumers. 5 Apr 2022
The Shoprite Group has opened the doors to its first new format Checkers Foods supermarket in the Western Cape, located in the historic town of Franschhoek. The new foods-focused format was developed to cater to growing demand from customers for Checkers stores in their neighbourhoods. 4 Apr 2022
The annual custom of April Fool's Day sees the setting aside of one day each year, 1 April, for people to play harmless pranks on each other. Over the years, brands have made a point to partake in the fun with attempts to dupe the public into falling for fake product launches and bogus business developments, all in the name of a little light-hearted marketing and (hopefully) customer engagement. 4 Apr 2022
Steps Clubfoot Care is a non-profit organisation that focuses on facilitating access to clubfoot treatment for South African children. They are also a My School beneficiary, the loyalty programme that South Africans know about through the Woolworths brand. Whilst many of us "swipe" for purchases with a link to our favoured charities, it is little known how valuable that swipe can be. 4 Apr 2022
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The value of cross-border e-commerce will exceed $2.1tn in 2023, up from $1.9tn in 2022, accounting for 38% of all e-commerce transactions globally by value, according to a new study from Juniper Research. 4 Apr 2022
Jewellery company Pandora and luxury group Richemont are both leaving the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), a London-based trade association that sets sustainability standards for the jewellery and watch industry, due to the organisation's ongoing ties with Russian businesses. 1 Apr 2022
Following the discovery of plastic bag-tax fraudsters who allegedly pocketed millions of rands in "plastic-bag tax'', Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry, has distanced itself from the Durban-based plastic bag manufacturer accused of the crime. 1 Apr 2022
The Fashion Forum Group announced the winners of its inaugural Fashion Industry Awards South Africa, presented in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, during a ceremony held at Sanctuary Mandela in Johannesburg on 25 March. 1 Apr 2022
The packaging and printing industries are bending over backwards in a bid to stay flexible to keep up with the demand for seasonal campaigns. Combined with the flood of post-pandemic new product launches, it means it is go-time for the printing and packaging industry across the world. 1 Apr 2022
Grammy-award-winning singer Lizzo has entered the fashion business with the launch of a size-inclusive shapewear brand in partnership with parent company Fabletics, Inc. 1 Apr 2022
When it comes to delivering winning customer experience to today's consumers, brands need to streamline their focus and deliver on their promise of seamless CX in a channel-less world. What is the impact of a broken brand promise? What are the seven steps to create an emotionally engaging digital experience whether your store is online, offline or both... 31 Mar 2022
Stolichnaya Vodka has announced a global rebranding to Stoli Vodka, which will roll out in South Africa in 2023. 31 Mar 2022
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Fashion brand G-Star Raw has partnered with NFT marketplace Rarible to launch its first denim art NFTs. The brand's mascot, G-NO the rhino, has received a digital upgrade into an NFT avatar made entirely of digital denim. 31 Mar 2022
Fans of the popular Legends Barbershop franchise can now purchase the company's retail products in Dis-Chem stores nationwide. 30 Mar 2022
The last two years have been particularly challenging for the South African economy. Lockdowns imposed to limit and alleviate pressure on healthcare facilities and healthcare workers had the unintended consequence of causing economic turmoil. 30 Mar 2022
Buying into the trend towards healthy eating, Famous Brands, the owner of Steers, Wimpy and Debonairs, has acquired a 51% stake in local restaurant brand Lexi's Healthy Eatery, effective 1 April 2022. 30 Mar 2022
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Ekurhuleni Municipality has approved the connection of a large solar PV plant and battery system at PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) Gauteng distribution centre, as the food and beverage company looks to secure energy supply and reduce carbon emissions. 30 Mar 2022
From grow lights and commercial irrigation systems, to beauty products, smoking paraphernalia and CBD-infused pet treats, the exhibition space at The Cannabis Expo in Cape Town this past weekend provided a glimpse of the vast array of business opportunities emerging as legislation and policies around cannabis ease in South Africa. 29 Mar 2022
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