The African continent is widely considered retail's next big gold rush, based on its population of 1.4 billion people, which includes more than 500 million internet users and over 330 million e-commerce consumers. Additionally, with 19 of the top 20 fastest-growing countries in the world, the continent's trade landscape is set to become even more attractive for new market entrants and Pan-African operations in the retail space. 5 Jan 2023
Victoria's Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has completed its acquisition of Adore Me, a US-based digitally-native intimates brand and retailer. 5 Jan 2023
For manufacturing and engineering managers, effective quality control is what keeps them awake at night, and what keeps customers from turning to their competition. Quality control is not only good for business, it is also imperative to customer satisfaction. And in some cases, for customer safety. Take for instance the recent defect found in Takata airbags. This resulted in one of the largest automotive recalls in history, with close to 69 million airbag inflators implicated at a cost of billions of dollars, that took years to resolve. 4 Jan 2023
South African retailer Absolute Pets has launched a shopping app as well as its new on-demand Go Fetch! delivery service, offered via the retailer's app and website. 4 Jan 2023
In 1968, American computer scientist Ivan Sutherland predicted the future of augmented and virtual reality with his concept of the Ultimate Display. The Ultimate Display relied on the kinetic depth effect to create two-dimensional images that moved with its users, giving the illusion of a three-dimensional display. 4 Jan 2023
Sandton City's Zara store will be closed for the first three months of 2023 as the store gets an overhaul to align it with the brand's global vision. 3 Jan 2023
Known as the priestess of Punk, Westwood pioneered the punk look in mid-1970s London, leaving a lasting impact on fashion and wider culture reports Business of Fashion 30 Dec 2022
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Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht has sold R20m in company's shares the week before Christmas. 30 Dec 2022
Your online world is probably full of adverts persuading you to buy something with a simple touch of your phone. But away from those personal screens, UK retailers are actually spending most of their digital budgets inside their traditional bricks and mortar shops. 30 Dec 2022
Retail brand Adidas is reportedly stuck with Yeezy sneakers worth more than $530m after cutting ties with musician Kanye West. 29 Dec 2022
Image supplied. Tiger Brands are bringing cross-category products such as Beacon Black Cat Peanut Crunch bar and Purity Jungle Baby Oats to market
Brand collaborations, partnerships and new technology are amplifying Tiger Brands' innovation investment to bring cross-category products such as Beacon Black Cat Peanut Crunch bar and Purity Jungle Baby Oats to market. 29 Dec 2022
The total growth for online retail in South Africa in 2022 came to 35%, bringing the total of online retail in South Africa to R55bn. This comes after 40% growth the previous year took the total to R42,3bn in 2021. 23 Dec 2022
Keku Legodi, a Justine consultant, a beauty entrepreneur who sells Justine products, has become the first owner of a Justine retail store that will sell Justine products directly to the public at Mall of the North in Polokwane. 22 Dec 2022
Woolworths' customers will now be able to shop the full range of Woolworths fashion, beauty and homeware, with the option to pick up their online orders at nearby Pargo click-and-collect pickup points following the retailer's announcement of its new partnership with logistics company Pargo. 22 Dec 2022
In a deal that will allow TFG to further build out the Sneaker Factory footprint, the retailer has reached an agreement to buy Street Fever, an independent retailer of affordable branded footwear and apparel. 21 Dec 2022
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The retail industry is one of the few sectors of the economy that emerged from the pandemic relatively unscathed. 21 Dec 2022
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With a holistic approach to creating value throughout the entire supply chain of health and wellness companies, ImpiloVest has launched Afritaste as a subsidiary of the group. 21 Dec 2022
Woolworths Holdings Limited's (WHL) chief executive officer Roy Bagattini expects the sale of Australian department store chain David Jones to be "transformational" for Woolworths' balance sheet. 20 Dec 2022
Just in time for the festive season, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has reopened the newly-refurbished Alfred Mall, which adjoins the Victoria & Alfred Hotel in the Quays District. 20 Dec 2022
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