Karen Ferrini brings 25 years of retail and FMCG experience to her new role as vice president at Massmart-owned home improvement, DIY and building materials retailer Builders. As of 1 February, she took the baton from Herman Venter, who shifts into the position of group chief merchandise officer (CMO) for Massmart. 21 Feb 2023
Mineral water producers are up in arms over a report claiming that tests had found bottled water to be potentially toxic and loaded with heavy metals, firing back with their own research. 21 Feb 2023
South African consumers want more flexibility in how they shop, value locally-sourced products and are willing to share their data for loyalty programmes if they can access greater discounts 20 Feb 2023
Sandton City launches "Love is Love" campaign 20 Feb 2023
South Africa's beer industry, still recovering from the Covid-19 national lockdown and four alcohol sales bans, is being further devastated by the country's energy crisis and ongoing bouts of load shedding. Ahead of the Budget Speech this week, the Beer Association of South Africa (Basa) is calling on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to announce amendments to the current excise regime governing the alcohol industry in a bid to provide a lifeline to thousands of business across the beer value chain. 20 Feb 2023
Consumer spending data from FNB reveals that online and in-store shopping increased during the week of Valentine's Day compared to the same period last year. 20 Feb 2023
Despite a tough operating environment, the retail property heartbeat looks strong, spurred on by new leasing activity, says Belinda Clur, managing director of Clur International. 17 Feb 2023
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Ltd said on Friday, 17 February its five-month group revenue is likely to have risen by 4.7%, as healthcare becomes a greater share of overall consumer spend and beauty product sales recovered following the Covid-19 outbreak. 17 Feb 2023
African e-commerce firm Jumia Technologies said on Thursday, 16 February that cost savings had helped it reduce fourth-quarter losses by 30% from a year earlier, with a further sharp drop expected this year. 17 Feb 2023
David Meintjes, CEO at Telviva. Source: Supplied
We have heard it said many times before but it doesn't change the fact that it is true: technology is, and will continue to be, crucial to an online retailer's competitiveness and success. Retailers know that today's consumer, and no doubt the consumer of tomorrow, has more choices than ever before and if they feel underserved or unsatisfied their recourse is as simple as "swiping left". 16 Feb 2023
PG Bison, the proudly South African company that aims to inspire and enable beautiful living spaces with its range of locally manufactured decorative wood-based panel products, is currently touring South Africa to launch the latest additions to its range. 16 Feb 2023
H&M South Africa revealed in December that it would expand online in partnership with e-tailer Superbalist, and the launch date has just been announced as 22 February. 16 Feb 2023
Savanna Premium Cider has always been a brand that isn't afraid to offer a cider with a crisp and dry taste profile but also with a crisp and dry approach to humour. Entertaining the people of South Ahh, and working with the funniest people around has become synonymous with Savanna. But why stop there? Friday, 17 February 2023, The Savanna Newcomer Showcase will be rolling out the red carpet for everyone who is anyone, or just a fan of comedy. 15 Feb 2023
Frederik Zietsman, CEO of Takealot. Source: Supplied
South African e-commerce giant Takealot has launched its Business Accelerator Programme, which will give Black-owned SMMEs trading on the Takealot Marketplace access to invaluable business skills development and training, mentorship and virtual masterclasses delivered by expert partners and Takealot specialists. 15 Feb 2023
Luxury Italian kitchen brand, Officine Gullo, has this week opened the doors to its first South African showroom, located in Cape Town. Situated on Strand Street in the heart of the city centre, the showroom space has been created as a destination to attract members of the local design community and professionals in the luxury interior industry. 15 Feb 2023
French luxury house Louis Vuitton has appointed multi-talented record producer, singer, songwriter and fashion designer Pharrell Williams as its new men's creative director, effective immediately. 15 Feb 2023
UK-headquartered global technology firm, RedCloud Technology, is proud to announce the appointment of Sameer Jooma as the general manager for South Africa. 14 Feb 2023
Pick n Pay has removed all plastic barrier bags from its till points, claiming to be the first retailer in South Africa to do so. The supermarket group notes that the move will prevent over 20 million of these small bags from entering the environment. 14 Feb 2023
Netherlands-based plant-based protein specialist Schouten Europe and Dutch biotech startup Grassa are collaborating on a project to develop meat substitutes using protein from grass. 14 Feb 2023
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