Tobacco company Philip Morris International has launched a new version of its Iqos heat-not-burn cigarette alternative in South Africa. The Iqos Originals One is an upgraded and renamed version of the Iqos 3 Multi. 24 Apr 2023
Extreme - the invigorating alcoholic drink with a distinctive apple taste and a natural kick - is known for spreading positive energy and positive change through the power of dance. 24 Apr 2023
The data from the latest Salesforce Shopping Index reveals that 2023 was a mixed bag for digital commerce. Global online sales fell 2% year-on-year, but the Middle East and Africa (MEA) saw strong growth in digital commerce at 21% year-on-year. 24 Apr 2023
Local luxury womenswear designer Cyla Gonsolves was named the Mr Price New Talent Search winner at South African Fashion Week, hosted in Johannesburg. 21 Apr 2023
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
Drostdy Hof proudly presents - Blends & Friends, a six-part video series that explores the beauty of blends in the company of new friends. 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
Source: Dis-Chem
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
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