Conceived in 2014, The Alternative Power Beverage Company was established with its sights set on producing energy drinks and sodas to satisfy the unique demands of a varied market. The company has cultivated a distinctive product range that is uncompromising on quality ingredients, unbeatable flavour, and undeniable style. 28 Jul 2022
The energising power of design is the mantra of the 2022 edition of Decorex Joburg, hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre from 28-31 July 2022. 28 Jul 2022
The stranglehold of the current 13-year inflation high on consumer purchase patterns is clearly shown in the newly released NielsenIQ South Africa State of the Retail Nation report which shows that 12 out of the top 40 grocery products are showing double-digit inflation. 27 Jul 2022
In just one year the Shoprite Group has grown its Petshop Science brand to include 22 physical stores in South Africa, and now it has expanded the concept online with a dedicated e-commerce store. 27 Jul 2022
TFG has quietly taken the covers off its latest online retail destination, Bash.com, which the Foschini and Markham owner describes as "South Africa's largest omnichannel fashion and lifestyle shopping platform". 27 Jul 2022
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Supermarket retailer Pick n Pay pledged to continue to bear down on prices to help cash-strapped shoppers, as it reported a 10.7% sales rise in the 18 weeks to 3 July. 26 Jul 2022
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
South Africa's biggest grocer Shoprite Holdings has reported a 9.6% increase in annual sales as cash-strapped shoppers looked for value at its discount stores. 26 Jul 2022
General dealers have emerged as the most resilient sector in South African retail, growing sales 14.6% in real terms from January to May 2022 and winning a greater share of the cash-strapped consumer's wallet. Their strong performance in a struggling retail sector can be largely attributed to consumers' spending more of their incomes on necessities and choosing entry-level and in-house brands over premium brands. 26 Jul 2022
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Fashion and grocery retailer Woolworths Holdings said on Tuesday, 26 July, that annual turnover rose by 1.4%, helped by an improved second half of the year as lockdown restrictions eased, especially in Australia and New Zealand. 26 Jul 2022
The South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) is calling for stronger law enforcement to curb the rising prevalence of illicit trade in the alcohol industry. 25 Jul 2022
The Cotton On Group has unveiled its new R300m custom-built head office and distribution centre (DC), located at the Waterfall Logistics Precinct in Johannesburg. The new DC will fulfill retail, online and wholesale orders across the group's six brands, including Cotton On, Factorie and Typo. 25 Jul 2022
"You can't put it in simple words. You tend to become a little bit more poetic when you speak about the friendship, the camaraderie, and brotherly love - that nothing can come between us." These are the opening words spoken by Biking Bandit, Titi Mashele in Klipdrift's latest Friends with Purpose doccie series. The newest Friends with Purpose installment tells the story of a powerful friendship between three friends that has grown from a shared love of cycling into a movement, as the Biking Bandits take the joy of bike riding to the streets of Soweto. 25 Jul 2022
Faithful to Nature has introduced three-wheeler electric cargo vans to its express delivery offering in Cape Town, as it journeys towards its goal of becoming a carbon-neutral company. 22 Jul 2022
Durban-based Impresa Capital has acquired Gumtree South Africa, the popular online classified advertisement and community website, from Norwegian company Adevinta for an undisclosed sum. 22 Jul 2022
Nigerian bread makers suspended production from Wednesday, 21 July, to protest against soaring prices of ingredients such as flour and sugar, bakers associations said. 21 Jul 2022
KFC South Africa has opened the doors to a modern new restaurant concept in Pinelands, Cape Town, that's designed to make customer service quicker, easier and more seamless. 21 Jul 2022
Massmart retailer Makro has launched its first native stand-alone shopping app, allowing customers to make purchases of general merchandise, liquor and pantry items. 21 Jul 2022
Fashion is a catalyst to tell deeper, richer, expanded stories from across the African continent. We hope visitors will be inspired and assumptions will be challenged.
- Christine Checinska, curator 20 Jul 2022
Famous Brands, the owner of Steers, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean, has partnered with the Youth Employment Service (Yes) to provide South African youth with access to job opportunities and training within the company. 20 Jul 2022
Swedish retail giant H&M Group has initiated a process of winding down operations in Russia, after pausing all sales in the country in March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 19 Jul 2022
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