Under this year's theme of "Accelerating socio-economic opportunities for empowerment of women", Women's Month could not have had a better start. On 1 August, Sharon Dikgale, the first of four Sorbet- Preneur winners, was handed the keys to her own Sorbet franchise, located at the L'Corro Shopping Centre in Northcliff, Johannesburg. 11 Aug 2023
South Ahh, do you remember the Savanna 330ml 12 pack? The people spoke, and, again, Savanna listened in true Siyavanna fashion. Your favourite value pack is officially back on shelves. We know some days are best spent outside, but on other days, the perfect setting is in the comfort of home with your people. And it's for those days that 12 crisp, dry Savanna Premium Ciders are best suited to qualify you as the host with the most when the squad links up at the home base. 11 Aug 2023
Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane has launched her first cosmetic product for her cosmetic brand House of Didie. 11 Aug 2023
From the Mzansiverse to the world! In true South Ahh fashion, Dillan Olliphant and Savanna Premium Cider have a favour to ask of Trevor Noah when he stops over at home for his Comedy Tour between 30 August and 16 September 2023... 10 Aug 2023
Different factors are driving a lot of retail behaviour at the moment, impacting the different segments' behaviour from how they feel about retail, their shopping behaviour as well as their engagement with loyalty programmes. 10 Aug 2023
Mark Mwongela, sales development director for PayPal, Africa.
Amidst a growingly competitive e-commerce landscape, there is a plethora of efforts aimed at enticing and retaining customers. 10 Aug 2023
In 2019, Levi's and muse Thuli Phongolo introduced their Curvy collection, debuting the Levi's Curvy Super Skinny jeans, High-Rise Super Skinny jeans, and Skinny jeans. This was followed by the inclusion of Straight and Flare jeans in 2022. 10 Aug 2023
Packaging costs can contribute significantly to the overall price of products and services, with estimates suggesting that it can account for up to 40% of the total cost, although some products may see as low as 10%. However, groundbreaking experiments conducted in Tembisa by retailing services powerhouses Smollan & Daymon, along with brands like Tiger, Huletts, Nestle, and retailer Spar, have revealed a different perspective. The research suggests that offering zero plastic and packaging options could actually enhance affordability for the mass market, rather than being limited to eco-friendly elites and specialty stores. 10 Aug 2023
Nicci Boutique, founded by Niki Breger, was established 31 years ago as a family business and has grown to become synonymous with contemporary fashion, from clothes and shoes to bags and accessories. All of the items you find in store are hand-selected from the fashion capitals of the world by Breger herself. Breger operates 17 boutiques nationwide, and the brand is known for its style, elegance, and pizzazz with a passion for delivering cutting-edge fashion designs that inspire and empower individuals to express their unique style. 8 Aug 2023
Blue Ribbon, one of South Africa's loved bread brands, is thrilled to announce its most exciting and generous campaign yet - #50DaysOfSharing! Blue Ribbon celebrates its loyal customers, by giving one lucky winner the opportunity of a lifetime to wake up a millionaire! 8 Aug 2023
When the apartheid government announced in 1952 that Black women would be subjected to the hated pass laws along with men, it provoked a backlash that echoes through our society even today. 8 Aug 2023
Image supplied. Somerset Mall has mall embarked on an ambitious redevelopment project
Somerset Mall, located in the heart of the Helderberg region in the Western Cape, understands the need to continually evolve and enhance the shopping environment. 8 Aug 2023
Meg McCulloch is the co-founder of Jack Black Beer. Source: Supplied.
Meg McCulloch, originally from Vancouver, Canada, is the co-founder of Jack Black's Brewery Co. , a craft beer specialty company located in Cape Town. Alongside her husband and business partner, Ross, she embarked on an exciting journey when they decided to move to South Africa to pursue their venture. 7 Aug 2023
The South African traditional trade sector achieved R187bn in annual spend in the 12 months up to the end of June 2023 compared to R151bn in the previous year, or 23.6% growth - versus 14.7% within the modern trade sector. 7 Aug 2023
Learning how to drive and passing your driver's licence is a major life milestone. Once you have that little card in your hands - the next step is to get your own set of wheels. Buying your first car can be quite daunting - here are five tips from motus.cars to help you through the process. 7 Aug 2023
Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.
The whirring sound of a sewing machine can be heard a few paces from Judah Zunze's workshop in Harare's Warren Park township, as he stitches up political party regalia for a customer ahead of elections this month. 7 Aug 2023
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The game launches today. Source: Supplied.
After becoming South Africa's first retailer to tap into the Roblox universe in 2022, Game launches Season two of the Game game on the platform on 4 August 2023, bringing with it a new first for South Africa - locally-inspired and designed user generated content (UGC). 4 Aug 2023
Image supplied. Tiger Brands category branding emblazoned on New Rethabile Supermarket, in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg
Tiger Brands is expanding its presence in the local general trade and working with customers to create Perfect Outlets in the general trade. 3 Aug 2023
The South African Breweries (SAB) and the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) have forged a learning and development partnership that will see employees gain skills to prepare them to excel in their careers. 3 Aug 2023
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