Two much-loved South African companies - footwear giant Bata South Africa and FMCG manufacturer, The Lion Match Company - have teamed up to tackle the issue of children in South Africa who face the daily challenge of attending school without proper footwear. To date, the partnership has benefitted over 330 children at four schools, with the most recent handovers at Langalibalele Primary School and Ohlange High School in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. 13 Apr 2023
Heineken-owned beer brand Amstel Lager has unveiled a new contemporary packaging design, which debuts on South African shelves this month. 13 Apr 2023
Durban-based retail group Retailability has acquired South African children's clothing brand Keedo from Cape Union Mart Group. 13 Apr 2023
After spotting a gap in the market, entrepreneurs Ange-Nicole Mahoro and Evelina Nailenge took it upon themselves to bring upscale, sustainable fashion to Cape Town at an affordable price. 12 Apr 2023
Musina Mall, the dominant shopping centre in Limpopo's heritage-rich town of Musina, is notching up excellent performance and continues to increase its trading metrics, shopper appeal and convenience. 12 Apr 2023
With the start of a new school term, you might find that your child unexpectedly needs a new pair of school shoes - and not necessarily because they've outgrown them. School shoes can take a real beating during the school term, through scuffs from daily hard wear, or not being cared for or stored correctly during school weeks and holiday periods. 12 Apr 2023
Switch Energy drink is excited to announce the launch of our merchandise line, Switch Gear, on 5 April, 2023. After receiving multiple requests from our loyal fans, we have answered the call and created a line of fashionable clothing that embodies the Switch Energy brand. 12 Apr 2023
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The new EFSA board includes Rutendo Hlatshwayo, chief legal officer at Ozow and Karen Nadasen, CEO of PayU South Africa. Source: Supplied and edited by Bizcommunity
The Ecommerce Forum of South Africa has elected a new board, which was announced at the trade association's annual general meeting on 31 March. 11 Apr 2023
Instinct, the South African-born surf brand that was wildly popular in the 80s and 90s, is relaunching in its native country after being dormant here for decades. 11 Apr 2023
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Footwear and apparel brand Hi-Tec has launched its Hi-Tec One initiative, designed to contribute towards the company's sustainability commitments and ongoing drive to reduce carbon emissions and minimise the impact of operations on the environment. 6 Apr 2023
A lot of Easter traditions - including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday - stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on tradition. 6 Apr 2023
During its formative years, blockchain technology became synonymous with the advent of cryptocurrency. Today, its use cases have transcended the world of finance, expanding into sectors such as retail. 6 Apr 2023
The state-of-the-art Mpact Plastics Design Centre based at our Atlantis FMCG site in the Western Cape is geared to offer Mpact's customers innovative plastic packaging solutions from start to finish in as little as two weeks, expertly designing packaging that optimises environmental benefits, performance and product-material ratio whilst being fully compliant with sustainable design principles. 5 Apr 2023
Authentic Brands Group, which owns brands including Ted Baker, Nine West and Reebok, has made a binding offer to purchase sports and lifestyle group Boardriders and its full suite of brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper and Honolua. 5 Apr 2023
Covid, load shedding, water shortages, inflation, potholes, million Rand flags and the Spurs; what a way to start a conversation. 5 Apr 2023
The inspired design work of Lulama 'Wolf' Mlambo, a talented young South African visual artist, is adorning the interiors of homes around the world thanks to a major global collaboration with retailer H&M. 5 Apr 2023
Pick n Pay Clothing has become the first clothing retailer to be recognised by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) for its sustainable approach to refurbishing its growing store network. 4 Apr 2023
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