As a certified Visa Ready partner, Ecentric Payment Systems is helping power the Visa Acceptance journey as a Visa Ready Third-Party Agent. 19 Aug 2022
Known for their continued commitment to empowering South Africans to lead better lives through technology and innovation, LG Electronics has donated seven fridges to the Johannesburg Children's Home. This generous donation forms part of their corporate citizenship programme, which is driven by partnerships between local community citizens and dedicated NGOs. 19 Aug 2022
Image supplied. Belinda Clur, managing director of Clur International, says we are living through a renaissance
Despite the harsh economic and social climate, the longer-term trend in trading densities (sales per square metre) in more than 100 shopping centres in South Africa and Namibia shows a clear improvement since the 2020/21 Covid-induced downturn in performance. 19 Aug 2022
The loss of momentum in monthly retail volume sales is consistent with mounting pressure on consumer discretionary incomes, due to rising interest rates and a higher cost of living. 18 Aug 2022
Image supplied. Food inflation remains a thorn in the side of consumers
The latest NielsenIQ State of the Retail Nation Report reports annual consumer packaged goods sales of R527bn - an 11% increase for the last 12 months versus the previous 12 months and monthly sales (4-weeks ending 8 July 2022) of R54bn - an 11% increase versus the same period in 2021. 18 Aug 2022
A multi-million-rand investment with the goal to have 65% of Tiger Brands' electricity requirements at a manufacturing level across South Africa sourced from sustainable energy solutions by 2030 has kicked off. 17 Aug 2022
US-based Authentic Brands Group, the owner of brands including Reebok and Forever 21, has acquired British fashion chain Ted Baker in a deal valued at £211m ($254.26m). 16 Aug 2022
Local designer Thandie Dowery credits her mother as the driving force that inspired her to launch her successful jewellery brand Nomi Handmade in 2015. 16 Aug 2022
Richemont chairman Johann Rupert. Source: Richemont
The Richemont board has defended its decision to reject the proposals put forward by an activist shareholder, with chairman Johann Rupert saying the board 'will not be blackmailed'. 16 Aug 2022
Pick n Pay has introduced a new supermarket brand, dubbed Pick n Pay QualiSave, to the South African market. The brand has launched with the tagline 'Where lower prices look better' and Pick n Pay revealed that around 40% of company-owned supermarkets will be converted into Pick n Pay QualiSave stores. 15 Aug 2022
In a country where it's cheaper to take a flight to Cape Town than to fill up your petrol tank, Savanna Premium Cider, the most loved cider in the land and the biggest supporter of the local comedy scene, has decided to take comedy to the people instead. So, Savanna's going on tour, a Savanna Comedy Bar Tour, and instead of a barrel full of laughs, it's a bus, full of SA's best comedians, dropping into cities, towns and some really unexpected places all over the country to bring some much deserved laughs because we can all really do with some right now. After all, comedy is a basic human right. It's time to #StandUpForYourComedy. 15 Aug 2022
Michael Borcherds will succeed Mike Metz as CEO of Restonic, the largest fully integrated sleep business in South Africa. 15 Aug 2022
Talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder will be discontinued globally in 2023, as Johnson & Johnson transitions its baby powder portfolio to cornstarch. 15 Aug 2022
In recent years the global secondhand apparel market for clothing and shoes has grown exponentially. In 2002 used clothing exports were worth $1.4bn. Despite a slowdown during the Covid-19 pandemic exports were close to $4bn in 2020. 12 Aug 2022
The food delivery industry has become a lucrative opportunity for major companies in the past decade so it's not surprising that major international brands such as Uber, Tencent, and Alibaba have invested in the food delivery industry in recent years. 12 Aug 2022
Despite a boom in e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic, shopping malls in SA remain one of the consumers' main shopping choices. This is according to the CEO of Capital Connect Steven Heilbron. 11 Aug 2022
Food Lover's Market is serious about energy efficiency, investing in solar projects in many of its Distribution Centres (DCs). 11 Aug 2022
Coca-Cola (brand value up 7% to $35.4bnn) is the world's most valuable brand in the non-alcoholic drinks sector, according to the Brand Finance Non-Alcoholic Drinks 25 ranking from brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. 11 Aug 2022
Image supplied: Rhino Tears wines have raised just short of R3m in donations to be used in anti-poaching efforts
Rhino Tears wines have raised just short of R3m in donations to be used in anti-poaching efforts since its launch in 2015. 10 Aug 2022
To remain relevant in a high-tech world, your team needs the right business technology. Here's how the modern workplace gets work done through tech, and why you can't be left lagging. 10 Aug 2022
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