The top alcohol brand consumed in South Africa is 4th Street Wine, followed by Savanna Dry, Carling Black Label, Brutal Fruit and then Gordons Gin at number five. 17 Jul 2023
File photo: South African aspiring designers Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis look at one of their designs made from second hand clothing imported from the West and sold in bales in markets known as Dunusa, in Johannesburg South Africa, 3 July 2023.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
Two South African aspiring designers, Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis, spend hours at a second-hand street market in Johannesburg looking for fashion items. 14 Jul 2023
The Competition Commission and Unilever South Africa have reached an agreement that settles a possible market division case against Unilever. The settlement agreement was filed with the Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, 12 July 2023 for confirmation. 14 Jul 2023
Frances van Hasselt is a speaker. Source: Supplied.
The textile industry has become one of the most socially and environmentally harmful industries in the world. Addressing these concerns starts by fostering the exchange of ideas and inspiring sustainable approaches to material production. 14 Jul 2023
Image supplied. This year for the first time, local FMCG e-commerce growth specifically is expected to outstrip total e-commerce growth
This year, for the first time, local fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) e-commerce growth specifically is expected to outstrip total e-commerce growth. 14 Jul 2023
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged people in possession of Mainstay and Terra Firma multi-hinge aluminium ladders, Model JC 403, 150kg, to immediately stop using them and to return the products to the point of purchase for a refund. 13 Jul 2023
On Wednesday, the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) granted Shoprite an equal timeframe as its competitor, Pick n Pay, to gradually eliminate contentious exclusive lease agreements. 13 Jul 2023
View outside the first plant of paper packaging producer 'Smurfit Kappa' in North Africa, in Rabat, Morocco, in this undated handout image released on July 2023. Smurfit Kappa/Handout via Reuters
Europe's largest paper and packaging producer Smurfit Kappa expects the opening of its first North African plant in Morocco to set the stage for further expansion in a fast growing region for consumer goods, its chief financial officer told Reuters. 13 Jul 2023
The latest findings from BMi Research's March 2023 coffee report show that the coffee industry has continued to perform positively since 2020, when volumes dropped due to the lockdowns meant to curb the spread of Covid-19. 13 Jul 2023
As inflation bites and consumers seek value when purchasing alcohol, retailers and brands are having to adapt and learn. A freshly updated report from Trade Intelligence reveals the complex dynamics at play in South Africa's liquor retail sector. 13 Jul 2023
The 2023 shortlisted entries for the Pentawards, the global platform for packaging design, have been announced. 13 Jul 2023
The adoption of online shopping during the pandemic was limited only by the fact that South Africa remains a predominantly cash-based economy. However, the launch of the 'cash-like' payment system, PayShap, will change this, ushering in a new era for omnichannel retail in South Africa. 12 Jul 2023
Switch Energy Drink, a leading brand in the energy drink industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its highly popular Vitamin C range with two enticing new flavours: Grapefruit & Naartjie and Apple, Kiwi & Moringa. 12 Jul 2023
In an exciting collaboration, Bata South Africa has partnered with South African retailer, Mr Price, to deliver an exclusive collection of sneakers made for the fashion-forward yet value-conscious Gen Z. 12 Jul 2023
"We no longer have empathy for brands, and instead have developed a striking state of apathy, disempowerment and disappointment for brands that fail to meet our expectations." 12 Jul 2023
NIQ's recently published State of the Retail Nation analysis sheds light on the South African FMCG (including Liquor and Tobacco) sector, which has experienced notable transformations amidst an uncertain landscape and rising prices. 11 Jul 2023
Chefs demonstrating Adriatic equipment at a past expo. Source: Supplied.
Hostex 2024, an African food, drink, and hospitality trade will be opening its doors to connect the industry once again. 11 Jul 2023
The new doll is available nationwide. Source: Supplied.
Barbie has launched the newest doll to its South African career range. 11 Jul 2023
Amidst general struggles for South African retailers (figures for March show that retail trade sales were down 1.6% year-on-year), the country is experiencing an e-commerce boom. While the sector's growth at the height of the pandemic was to be expected, it's notable that growth continued in 2022, once most pandemic restrictions in the country had been dropped. Now worth more than R50bn, online retail saw a 40% increase in shopper numbers in 2022, having achieved similar increases in the previous two years. Some have gone as far as to suggest that local e-commerce will match that of more digitally mature countries by 2026. 10 Jul 2023
Proudly SA has announced that its Local Wine Expo will take place from 13 July to 15 July 2023, this immersive event promises an unforgettable experience for all wine lovers. 10 Jul 2023
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