Debt-laden Steinhoff International said on Thursday, 9 February it had raised R4.9bn by selling 265 million shares, or 7.2%, of discount retail subsidiary Pepkor Holdings. 9 Feb 2023
If a factory tour is more than a hop, skip and jump away, let's walk virtually. 9 Feb 2023
In a bid to drive further inclusivity across its product line, Mattel's Barbie brand has launched its first doll with scoliosis. 9 Feb 2023
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Supermarket group Pick n Pay said on Wednesday, 8 February, that its four-month sales grew by 6.4%, but its like-for-like sales growth in South Africa was softer, impacted by store revamps and unprecedented load shedding in the last quarter of 2022. 8 Feb 2023
A decade on from the launch of Lego Friends, the Lego Group has re-imagined the Friends Universe with a new lineup of characters and accompanying TV series hosted on the brand's YouTube channel. 8 Feb 2023
President Cyril Rampahosa. Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham
The chief executive officers of some of South Africa's largest retailers and consumer goods companies have addressed a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa bemoaning the energy crisis and its "crippling" effect on businesses. 8 Feb 2023
LG Electronics' Global Ambassador Challenge is underway and still open to Gauteng-based residents with innovative and sustainable ideas aimed at empowering their communities. Entries are open until Sunday, 12 February, so time is running out for NGOs and individuals to enter. [To enter the LG Global Ambassador Challenge, submit your proposal here.] 8 Feb 2023
South Ahh's most loved premium cider is back as the official-drink-of-officially-not-drinking, with the new Savanna Alc Free 0.0%. Launched with the same crisp, dry taste but less than 0.05% ABV, it is officially the driest alcohol-free drink around. 8 Feb 2023
About 50 Distell workers stopped work and picketed outside the Adam Tas production site in Stellenbosch on Monday morning and [continued striking on Tuesday]. They are demanding that Distell give their union of choice, Solidarity, recognition and bargaining rights. 8 Feb 2023
At the latest Paris Fashion Week, Reebok, New Guards Group, HP and Dutch luxury brand Botter collaborated to debut a new 3D-printed concept sneaker dubbed the Venus Comb Murex Shell. 7 Feb 2023
South African contemporary trans-seasonal fashion brand, Munkus, is the brainchild of ambitious young designer Thando Ntuli. 7 Feb 2023
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are developing 'plastic-eating' enzymes that could help alleviate the problem of polyester waste from discarded clothing and textiles. 6 Feb 2023
Why regular system health-checks are essential for profitable manufacturing... 6 Feb 2023
The 'sober curious' trend is on the rise, driven by increasing consumer demand for non-alcoholic products that provide an elevating drinking experience. IWSR, a trusted source of data and insight on the global beverage alcohol market, the no/low alcohol category value surpassed $11bn in 2022 up from $8 billion in 2018. 6 Feb 2023
Clubbing together to get a perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday or special occasion is hardly a new challenge; what is new is that tech-savvy South Africans can now use an innovative digital platform to set up or participate in 'crowdgifting' solutions for family and friends' memorable life-stage milestones. 6 Feb 2023
Did you know, in some way, every single one of us is affected by childhood cancer? While it may not affect you directly in some cases - it could be someone close to you - but may be a beloved family member or the child of a close friend or colleague. Somehow, we all hear of or know of one brave little child or teenager fighting cancer every day. 6 Feb 2023
A few weeks ago, Zara, the Spanish fashion chain with stores all over the world, announced that it was branching into the second-hand market. With a pilot test in the United Kingdom, through the Zara Pre-Owned platform, it is set to offer the option of reselling a Zara garment, having it repaired or donating used garments from any season to the Red Cross. 6 Feb 2023
Karen Ferrini has been appointed vice president of home improvement, DIY and building materials retailer Builders and member of the Massmart executive committee. Effective 1 February 2023, Ferrini takes over Herman Venter's position following his appointment to group chief merchandise officer (CMO). 3 Feb 2023
British luxury brand Burberry used flowers and milk-based paints to create a pair of installations that mimic the brand's signature check pattern when viewed from above. The temporary artworks are on display across a volcanic site in El Hierro in Canary Islands and in a meadow in the Western Cape, South Africa. 3 Feb 2023
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