Informal traders inside the Belhar Airport Mall have been asked to vacate by 12 March. 3 Mar 2023
While the majority of South Africans remain drawn to physical retail and the tactility and engagement it provides, investments in e-commerce are essential for future business growth. 2 Mar 2023
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the DTIC) is working to position 23 South African companies as strategic suppliers of packaged and processed food products at the 48th International Food and Beverage Expo (Foodex) in Japan. 2 Mar 2023
Stiles is excited to announce the launch of their Lights Out promo starting 1 March 2023. For a limited time, Stiles are giving their customers discounts of up to 40% off* on select tile and sanitaryware products. Whether the lights are on or off, Stiles guarantees a Lights Out experience and an uninterrupted supply of style, with the best possible value. 1 Mar 2023
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Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 75.1% jump in half-yearly earnings on Wednesday, 1 March but warned of slower growth in the second half as the country's power crisis hits profitability. 1 Mar 2023
Newly released results from the Online Retail in South Africa 2022 study by World Wide Worx and Mastercard reveal that online shopping amongst adult South Africans has shot up from 27% in 2020 to 38% in 2022. 1 Mar 2023
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Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is revolutionising how e-commerce merchants trade in an increasingly competitive market, and the payment method is only getting more attractive for consumers and retailers alike, says The Digital Media Collective (TDMC) founder Cheryl Ingram. 28 Feb 2023
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
Change is the only constant in manufacturing today. Disruption, innovation, and continual refinement of shop floor processes are driving factors in today's complex market landscape. Whether an organisation makes commercial aircraft, office furniture, or industrial valves, they must stay on top of trends and adapt. New strategies and actions must sync - and align with customer expectations. It's no easy task. 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
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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
Spectators attending the Cape Town E-Prix on 25 February 2023, the first ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race to be held in sub-Saharan Africa, are in for a spectacle. The environmentally-centred race is the 5th round of the global season showcasing a high-speed race, promoting sustainability and using electric vehicles. However, beyond the race itself, in our spectacular Cape Town, spectators will experience The Heineken® Greener Bar for the first time. 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
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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
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