South Africa may experience a potentially severe shortage of French fries in coming months, as new import duties on European producers block supply to the local market. 24 Aug 2022
Makro celebrates another spectacular milestone in retail excellence, convenience, and savings. The retailer, which is part of the Massmart Group, has been with the South African shopper for 51 years and plans to celebrate with great birthday giveaways worth R3m. 24 Aug 2022
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Pandora, the world's largest jewellery brand, announced today that it is launching lab-created diamond jewellery in the U.S. and Canada. The introduction marks a milestone for the world's largest diamond market, where more consumers will now be able to buy diamond jewellery. 24 Aug 2022
Brendon Williamson has been appointed as the new managing director of PayFast and PayGate, both subsidiaries of Network International-owned DPO Group in South Africa. 23 Aug 2022
Kasper Rorsted, CEO of sportswear giant Adidas, will step down from the position during the course of 2023. 23 Aug 2022
In January this year, fresh produce retailer Food Lover's Market broke ground on its R100m investment in Bothasig, Cape Town, marking the start of construction at the new 3,000m2 standalone store that's pegged to uplift a critical link road site. 23 Aug 2022
The newly-released fourth edition of the South African Digital Customer Experience Report, reveals how far South African consumers have come with regard to how they interact and shop online (and offline) with brands. Conversely, it is evident that brands and businesses have made great customer experience leaps to keep up with the growing demand from these savvier consumers. 23 Aug 2022
South African handmade ceramics studio, Mervyn Gers Ceramics, has expanded its export footprint to include Australia and New Zealand. To do this, the local company has been working closely with Australian distributor, iKhaya Collections, based in Sydney. 22 Aug 2022
Both globally and locally, pet care industry players are increasingly releasing novel, innovative products and technology to meet specific pet care needs. Moreover, it is providing innovative 'treats' for consumers to spoil their pets, by catering to the ongoing pet humanisation trend of treating pets as members of the family. 22 Aug 2022
In recognition of Women's month, a Liquor Industry Symposium for Women working in KwaZulu-Natal's micro-manufacturing sector was held recently with the aim to promote the development of a responsible, inclusive and sustainable liquor industry by facilitating new and diversified entrants into the sector. 22 Aug 2022
South Africa's plant-based food sector is celebrating a temporary victory after urgent legal efforts on behalf of the industry at the Johannesburg High Court on Saturday, 20 August proved successful in halting product seizures. 22 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
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