Diageo Kenya, a unit of Diageo Plc, has received regulator approval to buy an extra 14.97% stake in Kenya's East African Breweries, it said on Friday, 27 January. 27 Jan 2023
Medmart Health and BabyBug, two suspended Takealot merchants, have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for alleged collusion and price fixing on personal protective equipment (PPE). 27 Jan 2023
When it comes to packaging design, factors such as brand identity and recognition, together with iconic shapes and custom designs, generally tops any reputable brand manager's list. But what if all these requirements can be met by a generic packaging solution? Let's explore the benefits of a 'customised generic pack'. 27 Jan 2023
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Fashion retailer Truworths on Thursday, 26 January forecast half-year profit growth of up to 11% on bumper sales over Black Friday in November and Christmas even as power outages at malls hampered shopping. 26 Jan 2023
AVI Ltd posted half-year sales growth of 7.2% on Thursday, 26 January, as the South African food producer and fashion retailer lifted prices to offset input cost pressures, but warned its profits would barely rise. 26 Jan 2023
JSE-listed REIT Redefine Properties says retailers are starting to sign longer leases again in lockstep with increased footfall at its properties, calling it a strong indication that South Africa's post-Covid-19 recovery is on track. 26 Jan 2023
South African consumers have lamented the loss of some iconic food products over the years - Cadbury's Tempo,
Chocolate Log, and Simba's All Gold Tomato Sauce chips to name a few. 26 Jan 2023
China is now the African continent's largest trading partner, accounting for $254bn in 2021. It's also the main country of origin for African manufacturing imports, providing 16% of Africa's total in 2018. 25 Jan 2023
Mounting consumer awareness and consumption of proteins from sustainably-derived sources is driving the growth of the global protein alternatives market. 25 Jan 2023
Networking solutions company HPE Aruba Networking revealed its predictions for the retail industry at NRF 2023 last week, unpacking how retailers will leverage technology to get ahead of evolving customer demands and operational challenges over the next 12-18 months. 24 Jan 2023
Pharmacy chain Clicks Group on Tuesday, 24 January reported slower turnover growth for the 20-week period to 15 January, reflecting a sharp fall in Covid-19 vaccinations. Turnover rose by 2.9% versus growth of 10.4% seen a year earlier. 24 Jan 2023
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Massmart-owned home improvement, DIY and building materials retailer Builders has launched a new online tool called Product Finder, in an effort to assist customers on their hunt for those impossible-to-find items. 24 Jan 2023
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
TFG's third-quarter sales jumped by 17.3% after Black Friday sales and holiday specials spurred demand for summer clothes and furniture, it said on Monday, 23 January. 24 Jan 2023
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Exponential! This is one word synonymous with e-commerce globally. It is expected to be bigger than ever in 2023. It's been also predicted that global m-commerce retail sales will reach close to $4.5tn, or 69.9% of total retail e-commerce sales. 23 Jan 2023
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The founder and former CEO of Juhayna Food Industries and his son were released from prison in Egypt on Saturday, 21 January after about two years in detention, in a case that shook the business community as well as Egyptian and foreign investors. 23 Jan 2023
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Mr Price Group said in its latest trading update that South Africa's GDP recovery prospects have been severely impacted by excessive load shedding, placing strain on both businesses and households, and negatively impacting confidence levels. 23 Jan 2023
Fashion has largely been viewed as a frivolous industry, dominated more by who's wearing what designer at which social event, rather than the powerhouse industry that it is: a major contributor to GDP in many countries. 20 Jan 2023
Value fashion retailer Mr Price reported on Friday, 20 January a 34% surge in third-quarter sales, boosted mostly by its recent acquisition of branded footwear and clothing company Studio 88 Group. 20 Jan 2023
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Food and beverage giant Danone has committed to slashing methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030. The food giant expects to remove 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent of methane emissions by 2030. 20 Jan 2023
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