As the marketing and events manager for South African distributor Homemation, Kara Gouveia gets a thrill being surrounded by high-tech audio-visual and home automation equipment. 26 Aug 2022
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Value fashion and homeware retailer Mr Price is testing standalone baby stores, in a push to gain a share of the growing and highly competitive baby care products market, starting with a store it launched this week. 26 Aug 2022
Online shopping accounts for the majority of consumer complaints received by South Africa's Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO), according to its latest annual report. 25 Aug 2022
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South African drinks maker Distell, set to be taken over by Dutch beverage company Heineken, has reported that its full-year profit rose by 36.7%, as consumers bought more wine, ciders and spirits despite cost of living pressures. 25 Aug 2022
South African consumers may be facing opportunistic price increases of sunflower oil as processor prices have increased by far more than sunflower seed prices this year, according to the latest Essential Food Pricing Monitoring Report released by the Competition Commission. 25 Aug 2022
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Natalie Wills thrives in the world of retail, inspired by the industry's opportunities for human connection and brand impact. 24 Aug 2022
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
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