Grocery retailer Spar Group is exploring potentially importing eggs from several southern African countries as South Africa's worst outbreak of avian flu hits egg supplies and threatens the supply of chicken meat. 6 Oct 2023
Safripol's first commercial recycled polymer product under its PET range is already proving to be a game-changer across the entire plastic waste recycling value chain. 6 Oct 2023
With South Africa's online retail space now worth more than R50bn and growing continuously, the sector is only going to become more competitive. That's true for online retailers of all sizes too. 6 Oct 2023
In the world of retail, the customer experience is everything. Product owners must not only create products that meet customer needs but also ensure that the overall shopping experience is enjoyable and convenient. This involves understanding customer feedback, optimising user interfaces, and providing exceptional customer support. 6 Oct 2023
South African grocery retailers Woolworths and Pick n Pay are limiting the amount of eggs shoppers can buy as the country's worst outbreak of avian flu hits table egg supplies and threatens the supply of chicken meat. 6 Oct 2023
Kenya's grocery retail sector is among the most sophisticated on the continent. And by driving an exceptional shopper experience, it looks ready to take on the world. 6 Oct 2023
Pick n Pay asap! has relaunched its on-demand delivery app, and to celebrate, it is offering unlimited free delivery for its customers in October. 6 Oct 2023
Whiskas Dry Food is back with a fresh new look, tasty improvements and is more sustainable than before - while iconic cat-bassador, Tommie, stays front and centre for the brand. 5 Oct 2023
Burger King South Africa is spicing up its menu by introducing the Black Mamba Peri-Peri sauce. This award-winning peri-peri sauce will add a fiery kick to Burger King's classic chicken sandwiches and the Vegan Royale. The Spicy Peri-Peri range includes a variety of chicken burger meals plus an option to upgrade to a King Box and receive two crispy or original chicken wings with your combo. 5 Oct 2023
According to the National Cancer Registry 2019, breast cancer remains the most prevalent of cancers amongst women, and females have a one in 27 lifetime risk of developing it. 5 Oct 2023
Sook, the pop-up retail provider, has officially opened a unit in Waterfall City. Opening at the start of October, the 130m2 site will be the brand's debut in South Africa. 5 Oct 2023
Pick n Pay has launched its first zero-waste supermarket pilot in Cape Town, reinforcing its commitment to reducing food waste. 5 Oct 2023
Global efforts to make cotton production more sustainable require innovative technologies, targeted investments and better governance through a systems approach that breaks down silos, the director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said in his address to World Cotton Day 2023. 5 Oct 2023
The All-fashion Sourcing is a business-oriented marketplace for the clothing and textile industry and combines African creativity, and design and manufacturing concepts... 4 Oct 2023
Earlier this year, Massmart opened an experimental clearance outlet called 'The Last Chance Store' in response to customer research that highlighted exceptionally high consumer demand for quality hard goods at basement bargain prices. Set-up as a clearance outlet the store sells quality, slow-to-sell, non-food products at deeply discounted prices which has become a real winner among consumers and landlords. 4 Oct 2023
The Franchise Association of South Africa's (FASA) eighth independent survey, sponsored by Absa, undertaken among franchisors, after a hiatus of four years, to assess the contribution by the franchise sector to the South African economy in terms of GDP, business establishment, creation of employment and the identification of key franchise practices, is a valuable tool for the sector to measure its performance, acknowledge its strengths and plans for the future. 4 Oct 2023
Rising environmental awareness and calls for heightened sustainable efforts from corporations have come to the fore in the bottled water industry, both globally and locally. As such, companies are strengthening their efforts to adapt products to meet these evolving consuming needs, which has resulted in a new wave of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. Local consumers have also been thirsty to support brands which advertise their sustainability, with local manufacturers extending these efforts beyond eco-friendly packaging, to include various CSI initiatives. 4 Oct 2023
The e-commerce industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as a significant player in the retail market. Nevertheless, a substantial portion of the South African population remains cautious about fully embracing the digital marketplace. 4 Oct 2023
Energade, South Africa's homegrown ready-to-drink sports beverage celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Introduced in 1993, the brand has grown to hold a significant share of the growing local sports drink market and is today a household name associated with high-performance sports and hydration. 4 Oct 2023
In the dynamic world of retail, understanding the evolving nature of the consumer journey is paramount. With increasing technological advancements and rising customer expectations, retailers need to be agile and responsive, ensuring their customers can seamlessly navigate an unlimited array of shopping experiences. 4 Oct 2023
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