The South African Plastic Recycling Organisation (Sapro) recently hosted its 9th biennial Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards ceremony. The gala dinner event was held at the Table Bay Hotel in the V&A Waterfront of Cape Town where more than a 100 guests gathered to enjoy a fine dining experience, live music, stand-up comedy by Conrad Koch, networking and the announcement of 16 awards. 3 Oct 2023
Mentholatum SA, a health and wellness company and providers of non-prescription pharmaceutical, healthcare and cosmetic products to consumers, has announced the launch of two new products in its Oxy skincare range. 3 Oct 2023
Dipula Income Fund (JSE: DIB) is strategically refreshing a number of its retail assets to provide modern, accessible appealing shopping experiences for both retailers and customers. Its ambitious plans for advantageous upgrades and capital expenditure in its predominantly retail portfolio are already taking shape. 3 Oct 2023
In 2023, as we mark the arrival of a new era for the brand, adidas Originals pays homage to those who have continued to transport its iconic signifier, the Trefoil, to the forefront of culture. This comes following the successful global launch of "We Gave the World an Original," which celebrates three adidas original silhouettes and the iconic Trefoil logo - a symbol that has thrived for over 50 years, gracing the feet of athletes and cultural pioneers alike. 3 Oct 2023
Toys R Us and Babies R Us come together with the launch of a brand-new concept store in line with global interior trends in Rosebank Mall store in Johannesburg. 3 Oct 2023
The much-anticipated Tshakhuma Mall has opened its doors to provide convenient retail to the community of Tshakhuma and surrounds. 3 Oct 2023
Appetite SA, a startup located in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently placed in the top 10 in the product design category at the renowned ZGDW Awards. This international design ceremony recognises the best in all types of design, including product design, visual communications, fashion, and even food design. 2 Oct 2023
The City's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, cut the ribbon at the opening of Ivilitex, a new high-tech clothing and textile manufacturing facility in Epping, Cape Town. 2 Oct 2023
Nicci Boutiques takes a fashionable stride in the right direction with the launch of its Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in support of PinkDrive this October. 2 Oct 2023
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
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