A career in the packaging industry offers a dynamic and diverse professional path with significant opportunities for growth and impact. 19 Sep 2023
Delivering exceptional customer experiences has become a top priority for companies across industries, particularly in highly competitive environments where there is a relatively level playing field when it comes to product features and pricing. 19 Sep 2023
Oceana expects energy, raw material costs and a weaker rand to take their toll. 19 Sep 2023
In the face of rising food, fuel and electricity prices, the recent Walmart acquisition of OneCart has unveiled a new shopping app that allows customers to instantly compare pricing between multiple retail stores. 19 Sep 2023
Etresia Booysen, a senior lecturer at The IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management (IIEHSM), says that the role of hospitality and business in creating inclusive environments for Heritage Day involves education, celebration and active engagement with diverse communities. 19 Sep 2023
From a smart retail perspective, it is crucial to understand that monitoring stock and other assets through camera surveillance and a variety of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors stretches further than the stores themselves. Greater importance is being placed on protecting the entire value chain, which starts at distribution. Beyond just security, this technology is also being used to enhance operations and reduce costs. 19 Sep 2023
Food Lover's Market Bothasig store that opened in October 2022 has won the SACSC Retail Design & Development Award in the category C-Retail Design. The award is given in recognition of exceptional store design. 18 Sep 2023
Stiles, a pioneer in the South African tile industry, proudly announces the launch of its inaugural in-house tile brand, aptly named 'Etienne Tiles' in honour of its founder, the late Etienne Joubert and launched on Etienne's birthday, 18 September. 18 Sep 2023
As energy plays a large and very critical role in dairy processing, this sector places a significant emphasis on energy efficiency and cost management, to ensure that essential dairy goods are delivered to consumers as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. 18 Sep 2023
Just because product recalls in the food and beverage space have been subdued during this year does not mean companies that produce or retail food products should rest on their laurels, as the current potential outbreak of listeriosis in three South African provinces is demonstrating. 18 Sep 2023
Kellogg's in South Africa commemorates its 100th anniversary this year, making it a significant turning point. With its skill and knowledge in producing healthy foods that families like, Kellogg has changed the way South Africans have breakfast for the past 100 years. 18 Sep 2023
Dynamic fashion and design will once again take centre stage at the 2023 Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) through a three-day showcase featuring cutting edge creations by a range of innovators, with a new partnership set to enhance this year's fashion offering. 15 Sep 2023
Woolworths and WWF South Africa marked a significant moment of collaboration, renewing a 15-year partnership committing to a shared vision of environmental stewardship. 15 Sep 2023
The Lewis Group and redAcademy have joined forces by providing practical experience and tailored skills to South Africa's tech talent pipeline, leading to a sustainable source of IT professionals for the Lewis Group. This case study showcases how this unique partnership is changing the game and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young IT professionals. 15 Sep 2023
Following the successful salon key handover and opening of the first Sorbet-Preneur salon in Johannesburg to Sharon Dikgale on 1 September Sorbet celebrated their new Sorbet Tokai Cape Town franchise partner; Zimkita Yeki. 14 Sep 2023
Selected Pick n Pay formats are ushering in a new era of shopping convenience and affordability with the launch of PayJustNow, one of the fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later providers in South Africa. 14 Sep 2023
The Clicks Helping Hand Trust's 'Girls on the Go' Programme has partnered with the Gift of the Givers Foundation to hand over a years supply of sanitary pads to girl learners at Fisantekraal High School and Kalkfontein Primary School in Kuilsriver, Cape Town. 14 Sep 2023
Following on from its successful National Schools Hygiene Programme in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, Unilever South Africa has launched Hygiene Heroes- an online platform that teaches children handwashing, toilet hygiene and oral care through interactive activities and games. 14 Sep 2023
The African payments industry, by furnishing diverse, robust and user-friendly platforms, is catalysing entrepreneurship and financial independence, while also enhancing income for entrepreneurs. Over the past five years, mobile payments have seen tremendous growth in South Africa. As of 2023, the South African mobile payments market is estimated to be worth $25bn, with a remarkable 68% of the adult population using this service. 14 Sep 2023
The latest edition of the Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) Report highlights comparative trends in grocery retailer margins to global peers, shares evidence of 'rocket and feather' effects in maize meal, cooking oil and bread, and provides an in-depth overview of the beef value chain in South Africa. 14 Sep 2023
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