South Africa's retail sector was undoubtedly one of the hardest hit by the onset of Covid-19. Lockdown regulations, reduced trading hours and the sudden, unexpected limitation of face-to-face contact required retailers to rethink the rules in unprecedented circumstances. 28 Mar 2023
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On-demand grocery delivery service Checkers Sixty60 has introduced a new delivery guarantee, promising customers their delivery for free if an order arrives more than 30 minutes after the estimated time of arrival. 28 Mar 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic proved to be a shot in the arm for e-commerce, and, logically, we expect the growth curve to flatten as consumers resume their regular lifestyles and shopping behaviours. But South African online payments gateway PayFast is still seeing strong double-digit online sales growth in both volume and value. 27 Mar 2023
Shares of South African food producer Premier Group surged by more than 11% after listing on the JSE on Friday, 24 March in a vote of investor confidence in the company after recent market turmoil. 27 Mar 2023
For most cheese lovers, taste is the thing. Whether it's a tangy blue stilton or a creamy oozing camembert, the most important element is the eating. But cheese has profound political and economic properties too, with implications for international trade deals and commerce. 24 Mar 2023
Durbanville Hills has been awarded two Gold medals at the prestigious Concours Mondial du Sauvignon competition for its Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022 and Tangram White 2020. 24 Mar 2023
The South African Fashion Week (SAFW) Spring Summer 23 collections are set to be showcased at the Mall of Africa from 20 to 23 April 2023. 24 Mar 2023
Global consumer and sensory research agency, MMR Research Worldwide, recently held its Growth Makers: Africa event in Johannesburg, which gathered delegates from prominent FMCG brands. 24 Mar 2023
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South Africa's consumer confidence plunged in the first quarter, according to a survey released on Thursday, 23 March as the country continued to be plagued by severe power shortages and a cost-of-living crisis. 23 Mar 2023
Family-owned Food Lover's Market Group is celebrating 30 years of being in business, transforming from a single fruit and veg store into South Africa's largest privately-owned retailer. 23 Mar 2023
The South African Plastics Pact collaboration involving some of South Africa's largest retailers and brands is driving strong progress in eliminating plastic waste. According to the initiative's annual report, 34.7 million 'problematic or unnecessary' plastic items were diverted from landfills between 2021 and 2022. 23 Mar 2023
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Tiger Brands, South Africa's largest food producer, will invest more than R35m in water infrastructure, including an increase in on-site water storage capacity, at its manufacturing facilities to mitigate the adverse impact of load shedding on municipal water supply. 22 Mar 2023
Global direct selling e-commerce business QNet has expanded to South Africa. Owned by QI Group, QNet is one of Asia's largest direct-selling companies offering a broad range products across categories including health, wellness, personal care, home living and jewellery for sale through its retail platforms. 22 Mar 2023
Paarl-based manufacturing facility Afriplex, in collaboration with the Cannabis Research Institute, has developed technology to extract cannabidiol (CBD) isolate from locally-cultivated cannabis. The companies describe the development as a "first for SA", helping to put the local cannabis industry on the map. 22 Mar 2023
South African daily deals site OneDayOnly was among many online retailers worldwide that capitalised on the significant surge in e-commerce sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to company director Laurian Venter, OneDayOnly "grew massively" during the lockdown, and the period provided the impetus to transition into a more modern, future-fit e-commerce business. 20 Mar 2023
Spar Switzerland and fuel retailer Avia recently opened the doors to the first 24-hour Spar Express forecourt store, located at Zurich's Sihlqui bus terminal. 17 Mar 2023
Tiger Brands has launched its Sensorium, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose centre located at its head office in Bryanston, designed to nurture a culture of innovation at South Africa's biggest food producer. 17 Mar 2023
'Wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo' - you strike a woman, you strike a rock. A phrase famously used in South Africa to celebrate and honour women. 17 Mar 2023
Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied
KFC has appointed Akhona Qengqe as general manager for Africa, effective 1 April 2023. She will replace outgoing GM Dhruv Kaul, who is moving into a GM role for KFC Pan Europe. 16 Mar 2023
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South African food producer Libstar on Thursday, 16 March reported an 11.8% fall in full-year earnings as price rises failed to offset higher costs. 16 Mar 2023
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