Food and beverage company PepsiCo South Africa has expanded its 'hottest snacks' portfolio, offering a variety of Mzansi's favourite Hot & Spicy flavours with Simba Flamin' Hot Chakalaka, Doritos Flamin' Hot Masala and NikNaks Flamin' Hot Chilli. 28 Feb 2023
Finding the right shoe, is like reuniting with an old friend you have not seen for a good number of years. Having that comfy fit come from an ethical and sustainable materials source instils a further sense of comfort, knowing that you can tread lightly on this planet. The Portuguese footwear market has seemed to strike this balance perfectly, producing comfortable, sustainably sourced and highly durable footwear. These standards resulted in exponential growth in the export market, especially in South Africa. 28 Feb 2023
Experts generally agree that the way business is conducted in South Africa has shifted permanently and that the working work - at least in office jobs - will never return to the pre-Covid nine-to-five model of in-office employment. 28 Feb 2023
While 92% of South Africans say sustainability is important to them, only 58% claim to live sustainably according to a 2022 study by global consumer insights agency InSites Consulting. It's clear South Africans want to make a change; they just don't know where to start. That's where online retailers and e-commerce merchants come in. 28 Feb 2023
From a single fruit and veg store opened in Cape Town, Food Lover's Market Group has thrived over the past 30 years to become the country's largest privately-owned retailer. It now boasts an expanding footprint of modern grocery retail stores and a handful of attractive brands now part of its stable. 27 Feb 2023
Source: Spur Corporation
Restaurant franchise group Spur Corporation reported strong trading performance for the six months to December 2022, as it continues its post-pandemic recovery. Backup power supplies have helped keep the company's restaurants operating during load shedding, while tourism recovery in the Western Cape in particular has boosted Spur Corp.'s sales growth in the region. 27 Feb 2023
Dozens of buyers from around the globe will gather in the Mother City to meet with more than 300 local exporters at the inaugural Made in the Cape 2023 expo. 27 Feb 2023
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) welcomed the national budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana this week, saying it showed that the government was beginning to "listen and consider practical and solutions-based proposals from the CGCSA" to support economic recovery and growth. 24 Feb 2023
Shoprite Group CEO, Pieter Engelbrecht. Source: Shoprite Group
South Africa's three largest grocery retailers joined forces to criticise the government on Thursday, 23 February for not offering a tax rebate on diesel use, as crippling load shedding increases their costs. 24 Feb 2023
Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
South African fashion retailer Truworths reported a 10.3% jump in half-year earnings on Thursday, 24 February as cash-strapped shoppers snapped up dresses and shoes on credit amid the high cost of living. 24 Feb 2023
Njabulo Sithole from KwaZulu-Natal has grown his passion for home backing into a successful confectionary business that supplies nearly 200 Pick n Pay stores. 23 Feb 2023
Business-to-business engagement solutions provider Advantage Group International has appointed Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa. In this role, she will be responsible for retailer engagement and coverage, market revenue growth and key account management in South Africa and the rest of the continent. 23 Feb 2023
South African associations representing the alcoholic beverages industry have welcomed the inflation-linked excise tax increases, following years of above-inflation hikes. 23 Feb 2023
TFG officially launched its new fashion and lifestyle shopping platform, Bash, this week after beta launching the online retail marketplace in July last year. 22 Feb 2023
Consumers of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will from 1 April 2023 have to dig deeper into their products to indulge in their favourite brands. 22 Feb 2023
Console gaming is one of the most popular forms of gaming, with record stats showing there are 800 million console gamers around the world. Impressive yes, but even more awe-inspiring is the new technology coming to the fore to fuel the gaming craze. Consoles nowadays are designed to give gamers the best possible experience with revved-up graphics, high frame rates, and super-fast gameplay. But without a top-quality display to go with their consoles, gamers simply won't experience their games' full potential. 22 Feb 2023
Shoprite has introduced a new private label range of food products, dubbed Homegrown, primarily sourced from local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). 22 Feb 2023
Source: Bidcorp
South African food services company Bid Corporation Ltd (Bidcorp) reported a 45.5% jump in half-year earnings on Wednesday, 22 February, benefiting from resurgent demand across the hospitality, tourism, and leisure sectors. 22 Feb 2023
French luxury house Hermès will be paying its 19,700 employees around the globe a €4,000 once-off bonus. This follows a positive year of growth for the company. which reported a 29% increase in revenue to €11.6m for 2022 with sales growth in all geographical regions. 22 Feb 2023
Source: Reuters/James Oatway
South Africa's biggest food producer Tiger Brands said on Tuesday, 21 February that its four-month revenue to end January rose 17% year-on-year as it raised prices to manage soaring input costs. 21 Feb 2023
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