South African Breweries (SAB) spritzer brand Brutal Fruit has been recognised as one South Africa's top 30 most valued brands in the latest Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands report. 5 Aug 2022
Meta is shutting down the Facebook Live Shopping feature from 1 October to focus more on Reels. 5 Aug 2022
Retail has always been about understanding the customer, but now it's nothing short of imperative, according to international retail guru Ron Thurston, who believes that we are in "an important stage in the history of understanding customer expectations and customer relevancy." 4 Aug 2022
Fashion retailer H&M has launched a new activewear brand, called H&M Move, with a vision to "democratise sportswear". 4 Aug 2022
A recent Africa-China export matchmaking session saw African coffee producers from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, and South African wineries exhibit their brands to over 50 pre-selected Chinese importers gathered at the Hunan International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Changsha, China. 3 Aug 2022
The results of this year's Trophy Spirits Show, now sponsored by Investec, have been announced. Launched in 2019, the liquor competition is open to all producers and importers of spirits and liqueurs. 3 Aug 2022
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Local sweets manufacturer Richester Foods has launched South Africa's first locally manufactured chewing gum, Mintex, with an aim to challenge the position of multinational gum giants. 3 Aug 2022
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Massmart shares fell 6.34% after the South African retailer flagged a wider loss of up to R921.5m in the first half as surging prices for food and fuel prompted customers to cut back on discretionary purchases. 2 Aug 2022
Black Friday shopping mania has been with Mzansi for over 10 years now. SA online retail giant Takealot launched its first Black Friday sale in 2011, generating a turnover of R1 million. Seven years later, before the pandemic hit, their turnover was almost 200 times that. 2 Aug 2022
Adidas has launched the first of two ranges developed in collaboration with celebrated South African luxury designer, Thebe Magugu. The first Adidas x Thebe Magugu drop is inspired by African heritage, community and kinship and has been designed with inclusivity in mind. 2 Aug 2022
Fitness and wellness entrepreneur Lisa Raleigh has expanded her online platform lisaraleigh.com into physical retail with the launch of her first brick-and-mortar store in Johannesburg's Nicolway Shopping Centre. The store is home to Raleigh's brands Bounti, Body Kind and Lr. 1 Aug 2022
Retailers have faced unprecedented challenges over the past couple of years. The pandemic has accelerated the growth of online retail sales by two to five times the pre-Covid rate, forcing many retailers to rapidly expand or strengthen their online presence. This shift in buying behavior is irreversible. 1 Aug 2022
For its Women's Month Colab Collection this year, Mr Price Home has partnered with three local female entrepreneurs who will have their unique designs featured in a limited-edition range of homeware products. 1 Aug 2022
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Fashion and lifestyle retailer TFG reported a 16.3% rise in first-quarter turnover on Thursday, 28 July, as consumers coming out of the Covid-19 lockdowns splashed out on items to rejuvenate their wardrobes and homes. 29 Jul 2022
The story of Delivery Ka Speed begins one ordinary night in Hammanskraal, when Godiragetse Mogajane just wasn't much in the mood for cooking. Craving something hot, fast, and flavourful, he did what millions of South Africans do every day, and picked up his smartphone to order take-out. 29 Jul 2022
After a few years of slumping sales, Massmart-owned retailer Game has faith that the results of its comprehensive turnaround plan will heighten the brand's appeal among shoppers and deliver a healthier balanced sheet for the group. 29 Jul 2022
The global pandemic has changed consumer buying behaviour and expectations, and fashion isn't exempt. Today, consumers are slowing down and taking stock of their lives and their changing needs are reflected in their changing purchasing patterns. 29 Jul 2022
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Pep and Ackermans owner Pepkor Holdings said on Thursday, 29 July that sales growth had slowed to 5.1% in the third quarter, due to the non-payment of Covid-19 social grants to consumers and flooding of a major distribution unit in KwaZulu-Natal. 29 Jul 2022
The customer of today has a number of concerns. Trust, values, and integrity issues are of the utmost significance in a world that is always evolving. But how does this affect the way they interact with your company? 28 Jul 2022
Pick n Pay has expanded its private label offering with a more premium range dubbed Crafted Collection. Promising "a premium taste intertwined with affordability", the Crafted Collection has been designed to drive innovation and differentiation within the newly revamped middle- to top-end Pick n Pay stores. 28 Jul 2022
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