Bos, the popular rooibos brand best known for its colourful cans of ice tea, has partnered with South African rugby icon Siya Kolisi, his wife Rachel Kolisi and the Kolisi Foundation, launching Siya Kolisi's Limited Edition Bos can to celebrate all things wonderful about our country. For each Limited Edition can sold, BOS is donating 5% of the turnover to the Kolisi Foundation. 21 Aug 2023
To say the liquor industry in South Africa faced unprecedented challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic would be an understatement. Trusted small liquor businesses closed, or were liquidated due to prolonged restrictions, and even established players scrambled as the government imposed bans. 18 Aug 2023
In South Africa's retail environment, using the data that has been gathered to its maximum benefit is still an untapped opportunity, yet data has the potential to revolutionise retail. 18 Aug 2023
The e-commerce playing field moves at a breakneck speedand for businesses with an online shopping division or one that is completely online, keeping up with the ever-changing algorithms and platform developments is a fulltime job. In this cutthroat arena, the right digital marketing strategy and choosing a vetted paid media partner can be the difference between success and countless missed opportunities. 17 Aug 2023
Image supplied. Four habits and behaviours of Gen Z shoppers have influenced the digital transformation of the delivery game
In recent years, the convergence of Gen Zs shopping habits, and the exponential growth of online shopping, has seen the delivery game experience a seismic shift. 17 Aug 2023
A new mood of dark glamour takes hold with H&M Studio's latest collection. Inspired by fashion's taste for the thrilling simplicity of black coupled with silhouettes that semaphore restraint, the collection channels the stark sophistication of film noir heroines. 17 Aug 2023
Source: Engineering News Engineering News Gateway Mall in KwaZulu-Natal. the declining June 2023 real retail sales numbers point to a likely continuation of the recent weakening in the retail property market on a national basis
It is hoped that the slower rate of real decline points in June points to a levelling out in real retail sales, as retail sales for June saw the seventh consecutive real (inflation-adjusted) year-on-year decline, to the tune of -0.9%, following on a revised -1.6% decline in May 2023. 17 Aug 2023
Chef Nti has come up with recipes for its 50th anniversary. Source: Supplied.
Nederburg has teamed up with Chef Nti who has come up with exciting new flavour-popping kasi recipes to mark the 50th anniversary of the winery's red blend, Baronne. 16 Aug 2023
Mike Smollan, Chief Growth Officer at Smollan
It's been said that without a consumer at the shelf, shopper-marketing becomes like the proverbial tree falling in a forest, with no-one there to hear it - making the case for solid marketing strategies in retail across all levels. Shopper marketing on the one hand that is focused on the buyer, and on the other, trade marketing that is focused on building relationships with those who can help get products in front of shoppers. The latter being a wider marketing discipline that aims to increase demand with supply chain partners. 16 Aug 2023
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The rand inched up in early trade on Wednesday, reversing some of the previous day's losses, before the release of retail sales data. 16 Aug 2023
Since 2007, Eskom tariffs surged 653%-five times that of inflation. Load shedding is set to double in the next five years and franchise businesses must act fast to counter these threats for survival. 16 Aug 2023
Image supplied. CEM Africa 2023 takes place today and tomorrow in Cape Town.
The customer experience landscape is undergoing a significant transformation in 2023, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as the central driver of change. 15 Aug 2023
Several shop owners in Cape Town were picking up the pieces at the weekend after looting during the eight-day taxi strike. 15 Aug 2023
Woolworths have invested in eco mannequins that are in the newly launched Wedit stores. 15 Aug 2023
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Heineken Beverages has won 36 medals at the 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). 15 Aug 2023
Source: Takealot Takealot Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow that will deliver within the hour
Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow, which will deliver within the hour, exclusively in Cape Town's northern suburbs. 15 Aug 2023
Source: LinkedIn LinkedIn Amazon Stores will hold its second sale event this October
Doug Herrington, the CEO Worldwide Amazon Stores, announced on LinkedIn that the stores will hold the store's second sale event this October. 14 Aug 2023
The Clicks Beauty Playground was held at the CTICC in Cape Town. Source: Clicks.
This weekend, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hosted the third Clicks Beauty Playground, attracting 3,000 visitors. 14 Aug 2023
Image supplied. The top 20 winners of the V&A Waterfront Tenant Service Excellence Awards 2023
Diamond jeweller Shimansky was recently named overall winner of the annual V&A Waterfront Tenant Service Excellence Awards In Cape Town. 14 Aug 2023
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