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Adidas reveals exclusive collab with Siya Kolisi
Adidas has announced a design partnership with esteemed athlete and South African Rugby captain, Siya Kolisi, in anticipation of his country's world champion title defence. The unveiling of the 10-year anniversary RS15 boot marks a momentous occasion, celebrating Siya Kolisi's remarkable decade of professional sporting excellence in adidas footwear. This collaborative masterpiece not only commemorates his illustrious journey but also pays a heartfelt homage to his roots. 29 Aug 2023
Vitaderm unlocks opportunities for aspiring beauty therapists
Vitaderm is giving away R100,000 worth of prizes to three up and coming skin therapists to assist them in establishing their own salons. 29 Aug 2023
The pros and cons of home delivery as e-commerce surges
With e-commerce in South Africa breaching the R55bn a year barrier, home delivery has become a way of life for the country's consumers. Yet, delivery isn't the right fit for every retailer's customer base or business model. Each merchant should balance the potential revenue gains against the costs and drawbacks of home delivery. 29 Aug 2023
Nesquik to be discontinued in SA
Fans of Nestlé's flavoured milk drink Nesquik will be disappointed to learn that it soon won't be available locally anymore. 28 Aug 2023
2023 Boerewors Champion crowned
Tyron Adams has been named the winner of the 2023 Shoprite and Checkers Championship Boerewors competition. The Wellington-born chef was up against nine other finalists from across the country at the grand finale held in Somerset West, Cape Town, on 26 August 2023. 28 Aug 2023
Clicks ranks tops in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ report
Clicks has been rated as the top brand for experience and function and the most meaningful brand in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands report. Kantar BrandZ is the world's largest, consumer-focused source of brand equity insight. 28 Aug 2023
- Switch Energy Drink
Switch Energy Drink introduces 3 exciting new flavours
Leading Energy Drink brand expands offerings with limited-edition summer flavours. Switch Energy Drink is the largest energy drink brand within South Africa. It is renowned for its award-winning flavours, product extensions, and its esteemed partnership with the Springboks. Our deep-rooted heritage forms the foundation of our presence in the market. As a proudly South African brand, we have revolutionised the energy drink sector by challenging and altering industry norms. 25 Aug 2023
Load shedding: A chilling disruption of the cold chain
It is impossible to find a sector that is not affected by loadshedding. The energy crisis is having a major impact on the country's economy, but for the retail sector in particular, there is a chilling outlook if disruptions to the cold chain aren't addressed urgently says Serena Ho, director and Head of Consumer Business at BDO, and Faheem Hoosen, audit partner and head of assurance at BDO KwaZulu-Natal. 25 Aug 2023
Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards call for nominations
The annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards are now open for nominations, with new categories to celebrate five years of honouring South African fashion changemakers. 25 Aug 2023
Report: The 'why' behind Gen Z's snack choices
Earlier this year, market research company Alpha-Diver and The Food Institute released the Snack 50 Psych Pulse report, the industry's measure of the psychological drivers of consumer decision-making when it comes to snacking. 25 Aug 2023
Pick n Pay Clothing reopens Sandton flagship store
Pick n Pay Clothing recently reopened its highly anticipated flagship store in Sandton, which shows off an upmarket store design inspired by the rich history of Johannesburg. 24 Aug 2023
H&M drops Spring 2023 collection
H&M's Spring 2023 collection continues to explore the possibilities of style transformation for the new season. Inspired by the mythical island of Isla Hennes, this collection empowers customers to experiment, offering a thrilling variety of crafted soft tones, bold shapes and tactile textures. 24 Aug 2023
South African clothing retailers losing lustre in face of Shein juggernaut
The China-based ultra low-cost fast fashion retailer might have a growing market in South Africa, but it's putting the squeeze on local retailers. 24 Aug 2023
The power of needlework: how embroidery is helping South African women tell unspeakable stories
In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of Covid, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa described men's violence against women as a "second pandemic". 24 Aug 2023
PayM8 expands e-commerce offering
Tech and financial gateway service provider PAYM8, announced the expansion of its e-commerce offering. This comes in response to the South African e-commerce market's projected growth of 11.89% in the next five years, reaching a market volume of $9.97bn, roughly R75bn, by 2027. 24 Aug 2023
Africa's textile heritage is key to a sustainable future
Recently hosted and curated by Twyg and Imiloa Collective, the inaugural Africa Textile Talks 2023 gathered over 150 people to witness presentations, discussions and exhibition of sustainable textiles from across the continent, to map the way forward in practical and poetic steps. 24 Aug 2023
H&M Home collabs with Clout/SA in new decor partnership
H&M South Africa has announced creative agency Clout/SA as its latest H&M Home décor partner, introducing a specially curated selection of interior décor and accessories from talented South African designers to the retailer's standalone H&M Home store in Sandton City. 23 Aug 2023
Consumer price inflation for July 2023
Consumer price inflation moderated further in July, to 4.7% year-on-year, compared to 5.4% in June. Inflation peaked at 7.8% in July last year and is now comfortably back inside the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) 3-6% target range. 23 Aug 2023
Meet the 2023 SA Olive Awards judges
The 18th annual SA Olive Awards takes place on 8 September 2023 at the L'Atium, Grande Roche in Paarl. This yearly award ceremony serves as a major event for all those within the South African olive industry as it acknowledges the commitment, effort, and excellence of the country's Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producers. 23 Aug 2023
- Heineken Beverages
Bernini celebrates Women's Month with a Glowcation in your city
This women's month, Bernini, the only real sparkling spritzer made from wine, is celebrating women having the audacity to live a little, by unlocking Glowcations in your city. Instead of waiting for months to save up for an extravagant international trip, Bernini is urging women to prioritise everyday celebrations and fun in today's fast-paced world. Without going far or straining finances, why not indulge your senses or unwind by uncovering hidden local gems in your city while discovering yourself? 23 Aug 2023
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