Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg
The world of e-commerce has experienced a massive surge in growth and innovation, fuelled by advancements in technology and changing consumer habits. With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating the shift towards online shopping, the e-commerce industry is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the coming years. 21 Apr 2023
Outgoing Nampak CEO Erik Smuts. Source: Nampak
Africa's largest packaging manufacturer Nampak has announced that its chief executive officer Erik Smuts has resigned with immediate effect. Smuts took up the top job in January 2020, replacing Andre de Ruyter who left to helm Eskom. 21 Apr 2023
Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied
Sportswear company Puma has launched its Voices of a Re:Generation initiative, which looks to evolve how the brand navigates its sustainability journey by including the perspectives of young sustainability advocates. 20 Apr 2023
Source: Clicks Group
South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group reported a 1.1% rise in half-year earnings on Thursday, 20 April and forecast an up to 3% increase for the full year. 20 Apr 2023
At the recent Digital Retail Africa 2023 Conference, held in Johannesburg, experts agreed that e-commerce is gaining great momentum across the continent. Especially due to the propulsion to digitise by the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are innovating, embracing digitisation. According to SABS News' coverage of the event, it is estimated that nearly half of the retail transactions in Africa will take place on the internet by 2025. 20 Apr 2023
Creative entrepreneur Hardy McQueen has worked at the intersection of food & beverage, music, streetwear and culture. His latest venture, Nice Beverage Company, sees him building a proudly African beverage enterprise that's hyper-focused on changing industry norms through its approach to winemaking, market delivery and the target market it's looking to reach. 20 Apr 2023
South Africa's leading natural health retailer, Wellness Warehouse is thrilled to announce the launch of their wide range of new (and improved) Wellness Warehouse supplements. 20 Apr 2023
Stats SA reports that South African retail trade sales decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in February 2023. 20 Apr 2023
South Africa's e-commerce sector risks getting left behind it if it fails to adapt to trends shaping the global e-commerce landscape, says Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za. 19 Apr 2023
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Dis-Chem Pharmacies has added additional features to its DeliverD on-demand 60-minute delivery service. 18 Apr 2023
There was a time in South Africa when if you wanted to buy a quality basic tee shirt, work shirt, school shirt, socks, underwear, etc. you automatically headed straight for Woolworths. Woolies owned the basics market in South Africa; they had the monopoly for decades...until, weirdly, they decided against it. 18 Apr 2023
South African value retailer Ackermans has introduced two international brands, Lilly + Sid and Turtledove London, to its kidswear range in select Ackermans stores. 17 Apr 2023
Businesses in Africa need to balance digital innovation and trust to appeal to the continent's consumers, who are prioritising brands with shared values and digital experiences that make them feel safe and secure. 17 Apr 2023
The Sorbet App allows guests to book treatments, reschedule appointments, view their service history, check loyalty points, buy gift cards and earn rewards by referring a friend, anywhere and anytime. 17 Apr 2023
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Checkers Food Services (CFS), the wholesale supply arm of Shoprite Group, has rebranded to Red Star Wholesale Catering Services. 17 Apr 2023
Luxury fashion house Prada has opened a Prada Caffè at Harrods department store in London, a space designed to add a new dimension to the brand and offer customers a unique and engaging experience. 14 Apr 2023
Think about the last good customer service experience you enjoyed. It might have been something simple, possibly even a moment you don't recall immediately. A friendly receptionist. A casual chat at the checkout counter. Maybe even a car guard who remembered you and your vehicle. 14 Apr 2023
Tupperware, the 77-year-old food storage company, is facing financial trouble and could go out of business should it not secure financing. 14 Apr 2023
Bata South Africa has brought back its top-selling, global children's footwear range, Bubblegummers, promising to fuel the imagination of little ones once again with the coolest, comfiest shoes around. 14 Apr 2023
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