Makro Riversands in Johannesburg has opened the doors to its Johnnie Walker Reserve Room in partnership with premium spirits company Diageo. 9 Dec 2022
About 80 Shoprite truck drivers protested outside its distribution centre in Brackenfell, Cape Town on Thursday. 9 Dec 2022
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South African beverage company Bos Brands has secured additional growth equity from an investment consortium to fund the expansion of the Bos Ice Tea brand into the UK from its established base in Europe. 9 Dec 2022
South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the fourth quarter, a survey released on Thursday, 8 December showed, although consumer sentiment remained "depressed" largely due to soaring inflation and large interest rate hikes. 9 Dec 2022
Through her eponymous fashion label, Durban-based designer Fikile Zamagcino Sokhulu aims to capture the concepts of feminity and a connection to nature, and contribute to the elevation of African fashion on the global stage. 8 Dec 2022
Leading South African footwear manufacturer, Bata South Africa - part of the international Bata Group - has scooped a Special Award for the bravery and team effort that went into protecting its Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal factory during the days of civil unrest and widespread looting that spread across the province in July 2021. 8 Dec 2022
Emerging payments are all the talk currently in the digital world, and for a good reason. A whopping 95% of all customers have made use of one of the emerging digital payment options available to them in the last year to make an online purchase. 7 Dec 2022
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The retail sector has undergone significant disruption over the past several years, with new consumer habits and expectations putting pressure on stores to innovate or lose relevance. Zebra's 14th annual global shopper study, The Next Wave of Retail Fulfilment, highlights how customers, sales associates and decision-makers worldwide adapt to these new challenges. 7 Dec 2022
Noodles are an easy go-to meal in many South African households. They are lifesavers when we are too busy being parents, working as well as being a student. Kellogg's Instant Noodles are a high-in-energy, convenient and easy-to- make meal that can be consumed and enjoyed at any time of the day. 7 Dec 2022
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Woolworths is expanding its Dash online delivery service to more locations along the coast of South Africa. It's now available for the first time in Langebaan, Simon's Town, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Jeffreys Bay, Margate and Richards Bay. 7 Dec 2022
Growing consumer demand for nutritionally-rich and convenient beverages that are thought to boost overall health is a major factor driving the dairy drinks market in South Africa. At the same time the value-add or plant-based component of dairy products is outpacing that growth with lactose intolerance being cited as the key driver of this beverage trend. 7 Dec 2022
Helping organisations become resilient and anti-fragile, focusing on the future of commerce and keeping up with the constantly evolving e-commerce sector will be at the heart of the upcoming ECOM Africa, taking place in Cape Town from 18-19 April 2023. 7 Dec 2022
Fieldbar team from left to right: Corban Warrington, Lee Hartman and Taimi Paulino. Source: Supplied
Cape Town-based business Fieldbar, which handcrafts stylish cooler boxes, has gone from a local success story to a brand with global appeal employing more than 30 people. 7 Dec 2022
Africa's largest pet food manufacturer Montego Pet Nutrition has invested R30m in a purpose-built facility located in Knoppieslaagte, Centurion. The new facility consists of a dry food factory, new warehouse and admin offices which cover 21,600m2 of land. 6 Dec 2022
Apollo Brands, the official distributors of Under Armour in South Africa, recently opened the doors to its latest Brand House City Concept (BHCC), located in The Zone @ Rosebank mall in Johannesburg. 6 Dec 2022
Couriers have been trying hard to be the successful link in the chain that helps one of Africa's online retailers become the continent's own Amazon.com success story. 6 Dec 2022
La Lucia Mall on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal now offers even more lifestyle shopping variety with the introduction of Seattle Coffee and Tafelberg Furnishers and the stunning upgrade of its Food Lover's Market. 6 Dec 2022
The retail sector has faced many upheavals and challenges recently and we seek to put agile and safeguarding solutions in place to prevent many of these events from recurring. The big question for retailers, marketers and analysts is, how do we manage these risks and still aim for calculated growth in this valuable sector? 6 Dec 2022
South Africa's leading natural health and wellbeing retailer, Wellness Warehouse is encouraging conscious consumerism, green gifting, and holiday health this festive season. Their carefully curated festive selection offers customers the option to shop by price, purpose, or favourites. 5 Dec 2022
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