Ballito Junction, the popular regional mall on KwaZulu-Natal's north coast, has announced plans to upgrade the original section of the mall, bringing it in line with the rest of its premier shopping experience and enhancing its offering to the community. 15 Mar 2023
The Balfour Mall in Johannesburg has availed some of its retail space and funded the development of an early childhood development centre to cater to the needs of pre-primary school children in the community. 15 Mar 2023
Surf label Mami Wata is a refreshing departure from the surf shop norm, with apparel and accessories in bold, eye-catching designs that reflect the vibrancy of Africa while holding appeal for a global audience. 14 Mar 2023
Family-owned businesses Loxtonia Cider and Van Loveren Family Vineyards have entered into a strategic partnership in pursuit of growth in the South African premium cider market and expansion abroad. 14 Mar 2023
Leading technology distribution company Syntech has announced a recall of a limited batch of Gizzu 300Wh and 500Wh portable power stations, after receiving reports of a few devices overheating while charging, potentially posing a fire risk if used in close proximity to flammable materials. 14 Mar 2023
The annual Safripol Sustainability Conference is being held at the Sandown Hilton from 15-16 March 2023. Thought leaders, captains of industry, and EEHs (Everyday Environmental Heroes) will discuss 'circularity' and climate impact within the theme 'Let's plastic responsibly'. 14 Mar 2023
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Fashion and lifestyle retailer TFG said on Monday, 13 March that South Africa's rolling power outages are likely to have reduced the annual retail turnover of its African business by about R1bn. 13 Mar 2023
Manufacturing companies rely on software and systems to ensure their operations are efficient, effective, and profitable. However, these systems also come with inherent risks. These risks can lead to costly errors, downtime, and security breaches. 13 Mar 2023
Food Lover's Market is launching the third iteration of its Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership, which gives promising social entrepreneurs an opportunity to join the retailer as a supplier. 13 Mar 2023
Iconic South African brand Castle Lager has launched a first-of-its-kind innovation in South Africa that will see by-products of its beer brewing process to produce bread that is high in fibre, sustainable and a source of protein. Dubbed 'Bread of the Nation', this innovative initiative forms part of the brand's Better World Programme. Castle Lager uses high-quality, locally grown grains to brew Mzansi's favourite beer and the by-product will be repurposed to produce approximately 30,000 loaves for South African communities. The bread will be made by a bakery company called The Health Food Company. 13 Mar 2023
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry stands to benefit greatly from digital innovation advancements. According to a paperThe Next Frontier in Consumer Goods: Digitally Enabled Innovation by the strategy firm McKinsey & Company, digitisation can bring new products to market 50% faster, at a third of the cost, and with a significant return on investment. 10 Mar 2023
Amidst all the economic doom and gloom of the past few months, there was at least one ray of light for some of those typically most affected by fiscal hardships. SweepSouth, South Africa's largest home service provider, recently experienced record festive season bookings, showcasing its ability to provide employment opportunities for thousands of people. 10 Mar 2023
The revamped Uluntu Plaza in Happy Valley, Blackheath in Cape Town has reopened following infrastructure upgrades to the trading sites. 10 Mar 2023
Inverroche, the distiller of a unique range of luxury craft gins infused with fynbos from the Cape floral kingdom, has handed over a cheque for R50,000 to Stilbaai Animal Protection, a charity based in Stilbaai, Western Cape. The donation follows a linked promotion for Inverroche's limited-edition Pioneers Collection, which was available from December 2022. The piquant, dry and spicy gin is presented exclusively at the Inverroche brand home in Stilbaai to celebrate the appointment of the brand's new distillery master, Andrea Francis. 10 Mar 2023
On 30 March 2023, Latitude Properties, a well-known South African development group, will launch phase one of the R200m Kunjani Concordia mixed-use development in Concordia, Knysna. The 4500m2 shopping mall will bring shopping convenience to an underserved area, with phase two planned to include a second retail component and other amenities such as affordable housing, a co-working office, day clinic, action-soccer fields, and an Early Childhood Development centre. 9 Mar 2023
Confectionery giant Mondelez International has announced that the iconic image of the Swiss Matterhorn mountain peak will no longer appear on the packaging of Toblerone chocolate. The packaging will also be changed to read "Established in Switzerland," rather than "of Switzerland". 9 Mar 2023
This March, H&M Home will present the second instalment of its For the Love of Art collaboration. This year's collab features South African artist Lulama Wolf and US artist, poet and author Amber Vittoria, who will each present their own product capsule within the collection. 9 Mar 2023
A new study from Juniper Research predicts that the number of consumer instant payments will exceed 235 billion in 2027, up from 74 billion in 2023. 9 Mar 2023
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