With prizes worth up to R2m, including a grand prize of R1m in cash, Burger King is going the X-Tra Mile to make this a burger bonanza you can't afford to miss. 27 Oct 2023
The Greenery, the much-anticipated convenience shopping centre in Polokwane, Limpopo, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, 26 October 2023, offering an eagerly awaited stylish one-stop shopping experience to the community. 27 Oct 2023
Tiger Brands continues to accelerate innovation, commercialisation and execution of its growth platforms focused on consumer trends towards health and nutrition, snackification and affordable food options, with the launch of its ready-to-drink (RTD) Jungle Oat Drink range, reportedly a first of its kind in the local market. 27 Oct 2023
Despite a weak economy, the trading densities of stores selling luxury brands in South African shopping centres are dwarfing all other dominant merchandise categories. 27 Oct 2023
As if load shedding and extreme weather conditions have not been enough, a new challenge has surfaced - an unprecedented egg shortage. This scarcity, a direct aftermath of a significant bird flu outbreak, has left supermarket shelves conspicuously empty and consumers in a lurch. 26 Oct 2023
Coca-Cola has launched a new limited-edition Coca-Cola 3000 Zero Sugar within the Coca-Cola Creations platform, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The AI, in cooperation with humans, helped create both the taste and the design of the can, as Coca-Cola tries to identify what the year 3000 would look like for beverages. 26 Oct 2023
Toys R Us has released its expert prediction of all the toys and trends set to be the most popular for this year's festive season, family play, pop culture, minis, and collectibles are all top of the list. 26 Oct 2023
The South African Breweries have partnered with the Eastern Cape Liquor Board in a project named, 'Anti Pens-Down' that will introduce and establish reduction solutions for harm caused by alcohol misuse and programmes throughout the province. 26 Oct 2023
Kiav Mitoo, a 20-year-old graphic design student, is the latest creative to launch a limited edition collection under Pick n Pay Clothing's Futurewear incubator programme. 26 Oct 2023
Packaging design and innovation forms the cutting edge of modern product marketing and 2023 has seen a host of new packaging trends emerge that are revolutionising product packaging. The latest trends in packaging and design will be on show at this year's Propak Cape 2023 exhibition taking place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) from 24-26 October. 25 Oct 2023
Builders, the home of DIY, home improvement, and building materials, opened its doors to the Builders Baobab express format store on 25 October 2023. Located a stone's throw away from Polokwane's Mall of the North, the new store offers a categorised retail experience comprising online and in-store services for local DIY enthusiasts. It also caters to contractors, tradesmen, and retail customers, giving them access to the Builders Benefits Programme. 25 Oct 2023
Black Friday, the shopping extravaganza that has captured the hearts of South Africans, is just around the corner. With so many tempting deals on offer, it's easy to get carried away and overspend. 25 Oct 2023
Starbucks South Africa has announced the opening of a new double-story store in Sea Point, Cape Town. 25 Oct 2023
Did you know that Johannesburg is the wealthiest city on the African continent with 14,600 high net-worth individuals (HNWIs), 30 centimillionaires and two billionaires? In Cape Town, the continent's third most affluent city, there are 7,200 HNWIs, 26 centimillionaires and only one billionaire. 25 Oct 2023
Hunter's premium cider, the first cider in Africa, is celebrating its 35th birthday by adding the ultimate refreshment to summer. As part of its Refresh Summer campaign, Hunter's is launching a limited-edition, thermochromic Refresh Can this October. The limited-edition Hunter's Dry and Gold cans were developed in collaboration with Ch'cco and Boohle, two SA musicians well known for their contribution to the Amapiano genre. When cold, the cans reveal two tracks from the last 35 years, that have been refreshed by Ch'cco and Boohle. 24 Oct 2023
Local industry leaders at the forefront of the South African packaging industry will gather at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) at Propak Cape, taking place from 24-26 October. This highly respected innovative packaging solutions trade expo will showcase the latest industry trends across the packaging, food processing, plastics, printing, labelling and related industries. 24 Oct 2023
The events of the past several years have seen the physical in-store retail experience enhanced by the growth and availability of digital solutions. But even though many South African retailers are aware of the importance of delivering an integrated customer experience that links the two environments, they tend to overlook the role cellular connectivity plays at their stores. 24 Oct 2023
Futurelife, a functional food company wholly owned by PepsiCo South Africa, celebrated the grand opening of its second concept store at Canal Walk in Cape Town recently. This event comes just four months after the inauguration of its flagship store in Umhlanga's Oceans Mall. 24 Oct 2023
Over the past 25 years, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the customer loyalty landscape, largely attributed to technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. 24 Oct 2023
There is no disputing that customer experience (CX) is the key differentiator for companies looking to stay ahead of the competition, especially for those where product parity is the norm. CX is the sum of all interactions a customer has with a company, from initial contact to sales process to post-purchase follow-up and support. It is a critical factor in customer retention, emotional commitment and loyalty, and especially those priceless word-of-mouth referrals that money cannot buy. 24 Oct 2023
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