CTM announces innovative partnership with renowned fashion designer, Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana. 13 Oct 2023
Tetra Pak will produce Clover's premium custard "Clover Bliss Double Cream" using the new Tetra Pak Tetra Brik Aseptic 1,000 square metallic packaging material which will help products stand out on the shelf. 13 Oct 2023
The Leaders in Loyalty Summit 2023, hosted by Truth, a global loyalty consultancy, based in Cape Town, saw a lineup of loyalty experience, as over 160 loyalty executives gathered from around South Africa and international markets to listen to loyalty insights and panel interviews from some of the best-known brands in South Africa. 13 Oct 2023
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In recent years, retail and e-commerce businesses have adapted to the increasing influence of digitalisation. Customers now demand user-friendly digital interactions, with little tolerance for inconveniences. Surprisingly, 86% of customers are willing to abandon a brand after just two negative experiences. 13 Oct 2023
Woolworths has announced the launch of a comprehensive pet insurance product, WPetInsure, a comprehensive new pet insurance offering now available. New and existing customers alike will have the opportunity to sign up for first-rate pet insurance for cats and dogs. 13 Oct 2023
When you're looking for a pie to keep you going, a bumpa cuppa of coffee or a Dirty Chai that gives you more lift, you'll find it at your nearest Wild Bean Café. The well-known coffee shop brand at bp service stations, which has been around for 22 years, has undergone a branding and menu refresh to cater for the growing sophistication of its customers. 12 Oct 2023
What used to be just a single day of frenzied shopping in the USA has evolved into a whole week of retail mayhem here in South Africa. While that gives us a bit of breathing room, it also spikes up the pressure on supply chains. 12 Oct 2023
South Africa's retail trade contracted by 1.8% in July 2023, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline, primarily due to tighter monetary conditions. However, businesses harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) stand to boost their profitability by an estimated 38% by 2035, offering a glimmer of hope. 12 Oct 2023
Community upliftment is key to H&M South Africa's sustainability strategy, and the 'Suitably Dressed' initiative enables the fashion retailer to tackle one of the country's most pressing socio-economic challenges: unemployment. 11 Oct 2023
Black Friday is quite possibly the most drama-filled time of the year, in-store that is. There was the woman who used her pants as a shopping trolley, and the individual who called the police over a sold-out TV #sorrywhat? It's a bit like a weird movie in an intoxicating chaotic, repeat visit kind of way. 11 Oct 2023
At a gala event held recently, Woolworths and the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation announced a partnership to convene a national conversation about our identities and ways in which we can reimagine how we belong together as a society. This collaboration aims to ignite a nationwide dialogue around belonging, focus attention on the rich tapestry of identities within our society, and foster meaningful, inclusive conversations that strengthen our shared humanity. 11 Oct 2023
Earlier this year, Makro called for a group of 250 children between the ages of 6 and 12 to rate, test and play with never-before-seen toys in SA as part of its annual 'Top Rated by Kids' campaign. The results are now in, and not only will these products be available at both Makro and Game this year, but they have also secured exclusive rights to sell SA's top toy for 2023 - the Avalanche Gel Shot. 11 Oct 2023
Cape Mohair, a South African manufacturer well-known for its mohair sock range, has achieved an impressive feat by reporting record turnover for the second quarter of 2023. Despite grappling with the challenges posed by electricity shortages and a sluggish economy, the company's resilience and forward-thinking strategies have propelled it to new heights. 11 Oct 2023
The Spar Group has begun roll-out of its electric vehicle fleet for deliveries ordered via online shopping platform, Spar2U. The extensive rollout, which follows a successful pilot-phase implemented in March this year, reinforces The Spar Group's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability in the retail sector. 10 Oct 2023
Savanna x Wanda Lephoto 'Dry Goods' waterproof apparel raises R200,000 for GreenUp
10 Oct 2023
Wrenelle Stander, Wesgro CEO, was joined by Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, and the City of Cape Town Mayoral Member for Economic Growth and Tourism, Alderman James Vos, for a ribbon cutting to mark the official opening of the Cape Market, a retail showcase for the month of October. 10 Oct 2023
The Finance Minister's amendment to the Customs and Excise Act and Vat Act banning the duty-free sale of alcohol and tobacco products to foreign diplomats is a turning point in the enforcement of stricter measures on curbing the illicit trade of alcohol. The South Africa Liquor Brands Association (Salba) welcomes this ruling and encourages more decisive action of this nature. 10 Oct 2023
The Shoprite Group has been honoured for its contribution to the 'Social' component of ESG at the Youth Employment Service's (YES) inaugural ESG Awards, which recently took place. 10 Oct 2023
When it comes to the South African fashion industry, we're in a bit of a predicament. It's imperative to encourage more sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, not only for climate reasons but for socioeconomic ones too. Locally produced sustainable and eco-friendly fashion (also called slow fashion) has to compete with cheap, imported fast fashion, which is made mostly from fossil-fuel-derived synthetic fabrics. 10 Oct 2023
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