The 2023 Global Online Shopper Survey offers insights into where and why consumers shop cross-border, what they buy and spend, their attitudes to delivery and returns, and why sustainability matters to online shoppers worldwide. The survey covers all major global markets, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and China. 17 Oct 2023
By 2025, nearly half of South Africa's population will be food insecure, with 48.96% of the population potentially not having enough to eat. 17 Oct 2023
Today's consumer has evolved remarkably in comparison to a mere decade ago. Chief among the reasons for this change is the range of choices consumers are now given around which brand, business or service to purchase from. 17 Oct 2023
TFG (The Foschini Group) has launched the first collection from its innovative Sustainable Design Incubator programme aimed at fostering sustainable fashion practices and supporting young emerging designers. The programme provides a platform for emerging talents to showcase their creativity while making a positive impact on the environment. 17 Oct 2023
In South Africa, millions of children are food-vulnerable and rely on schools to provide one daily nutritious meal. 'Hidden hunger' is a term used to describe human deficiencies of key micronutrients. It's a real, invisible crisis and the impact starts early with children consuming energy-dense, but nutrient-poor diets. This impacts both physical and cognitive development. 16 Oct 2023
World-famous often starts with Kasi-famous, and superstars don't always start super. While the road to being great hardly ever starts great, Hunter's encourages you to keep pushing. Today, you're just you but who knows where you can end up if you keep persevering and honing your skills. 16 Oct 2023
Of importance to all those associated with the packaging, printing, plastics, food processing, labelling and related industries, Propak Cape will shine the light on the very latest products and technologies that these industries have to offer. 16 Oct 2023
Pick n Pay is splashed pink this October as it transforms its products, stores - and even some of its suppliers' offerings - into symbols of hope and solidarity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 16 Oct 2023
Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, has formally completed the previously announced separation of its North American cereal business, WK Kellogg Co. This marks the beginning of Kellanova's journey as an independent, publicly traded company. 16 Oct 2023
Africa is home to one of the world's fastest growing populations, reaching a projected 2.5 billion people by 2050. It is also this demographic advantage that translates into a vast consumer base that is youthful, aspirational, and urban-centric. 16 Oct 2023
According to NIQ, 99% of South African consumers have changed the way they shop for FMCG (95% globally) and have adopted a range of strategies to manage their spending. The three top saving strategies are buying whatever brand is on promotion (34%), shopping more often at discounters (40%) and focusing on essentials. (46%). 16 Oct 2023
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
Isaac Akanni, customer growth manager for Africa at Infobip Nigeria
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
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