Nearly half of Pick n Pay stores in South Africa (excluding Boxer) are owned and run by franchisees. This large footprint emphasises the important role these stores play in serving Pick n Pay customers in hundreds of communities nationwide. 29 Sep 2023
True icons are timely and timeless. Since 1853, Levi Strauss & Co. has remained committed to creating high-quality denim and timeless designs that have become synonymous with self-expression for generations. This year, the Levi's brand has been celebrating the 150th anniversary of 501 jeans, one of the most enduring icons of style throughout the world. 29 Sep 2023
In the world of fashion e-commerce, 'fast fashion' outlets are emerging as a formidable force, captivating the hearts - and wallets - of millions of online shoppers. 29 Sep 2023
Inkunzi ibuyile - the bull is back! After over a decade of absence, Castle Milk Stout has reintroduced the symbol of inkunzi emnyama, the familiar iconic symbol of a black bull, back on its packaging, while still retaining the taste and richness of the beer. This move is in line with Castle Milk Stout's journey to re-connect its consumers with their African identity. 29 Sep 2023
In its latest move in the e-commerce landscape, Massmart has launched a B2B website to meet the needs of business customers, who are facing similar economic challenges to end consumers. This 'Makro Business' branded website will offer businesses of all sizes, an online platform tailored to meet their specific product needs at highly competitive prices. 29 Sep 2023
The Localisation Support Fund (LSF) released a report on the findings of a study on the value chain mapping of the South African transmission and distribution networks and the allocation of the South African Manufacturing Capability to the value chain elements, which highlights anticipated growth in the electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) value chain; and opportunities for localisation within the T&D value chain. 28 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has hit the headlines recently, with a great deal of media coverage dedicated to how ChatGPT and similar technologies are making their mark on our everyday lives. With all this attention, you could be forgiven for thinking that AI is a new technology but, in fact, AI can date its origins back to the 1950s. 28 Sep 2023
Clover has announced its partnership with PinkDrive for the "Pink for Purpose" initiative which involves the rebranding of some of Clover's most loved dairy products to limited edition pink packaging for the month of October, namely the 2litre Fresh Full Cream Milk & Low Fat Milk, 2litre Ultra Pasteurised Fresh Full Cream Milk and Low Fat Milk and 250ml Fresh Cream ("Pink Clover Product") in order to raise awareness for breast cancer as well as educate and encourage the public to get tested for early detection of this disease. 28 Sep 2023
State of The Luxury Market Africa Report 2023 takes a closer look at whether this demand surge has maintained its momentum, outstripping supply, or if it has begun to taper off as consumers adapt to the evolving economic landscape. 28 Sep 2023
In both the global and South African markets, pet owners are increasingly placing greater importance on the health and wellness of their furry companions, particularly due to ongoing pet humanisation trends. This is being leveraged by pet food players in the pet care market, with the release of specialised diet health food that targets different health areas in pets, such as digestion, joint health, skin and coat health, and immune support, amongst others. 27 Sep 2023
With a firm belief that everyone could use a little kindness right now, Spar is leveraging the power of social media to create a wave of positivity with #SpreadSmiles - a unique initiative aimed at promoting goodwill to support vital causes and positive community changes. 27 Sep 2023
Business is experiencing strong growth in the Cape Town's Central City with 135 new entities opening in 2022, bringing the total number of businesses to 3,116 compared with 2,981 in the previous year. Retail showed impressive growth in spite of consumer's facing challenging times, with 80 new retailers included in the new-business mix. 27 Sep 2023
The landscape of retail banking is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technology, changing consumer habits, and a highly competitive market. As we traverse this new terrain, it's crucial to remember that the physical design of our retail banking spaces is not merely an aesthetic choice but also a strategic imperative. Contrary to the popular notion that physical banking will disappear in the wake of digital transformation, the value of a well-designed, engaging, and functional banking space, that encourages human to human interaction, has never been higher. 26 Sep 2023
Checkers has launched Xtra Savings Plus, a monthly subscription offering unlimited free Sixty60 grocery deliveries, even more personalised offers and an additional in-store discount. 26 Sep 2023
In today's fiercely competitive marketplace, businesses face a common challenge: the onslaught of discount campaigns or even discount wars. 26 Sep 2023
Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience. Central to this is the cloud that brings with it the combination of advanced technologies, edge solutions, and the ability to integrate within the existing retail ecosystem. 26 Sep 2023
The use and interpretation of data, a shopper-centric approach to trading and developing collaborative partnerships between businesses, are key to trading successfully during a challenging and disruptive period. 26 Sep 2023
Mpact, partners and customers align to create packaging products that subscribe to the circular economy while maintaining superior quality. To this end 10 of our products are proud finalists in the 2023 IPSA Gold Pack Awards. 22 Sep 2023
This year sees the return of Propak Cape and, with packaging being big business in the Western Cape, you don't want to miss this year's event taking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 24-26 October. 22 Sep 2023
In the spirit of celebrating South African Heritage Month and its 7th birthday, Uber Eats has launched the Uber Eats Merchant Awards in South Africa. 22 Sep 2023
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