Lukhanyo Mdingi, a Cape Town-based designer has been named the winner of the 2023 Amiri Prize, an annual fashion award and incubator, which was open to international designers for the first time. 1 Nov 2023
Pick n Pay asap! is rallying behind SA's national cricket team by announcing it will fully refund all qualifying orders placed between 30 October and 17 November should South Africa emerge victorious in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. 1 Nov 2023
Black Friday was the busiest shopping day of the year for South Africa in 2022, with online spending growing significantly, especially in the electronics, clothing, and home appliances product categories. This event shows that retailers and e-commerce players need to be prepared for peak shopping periods throughout the year. 1 Nov 2023
The Springboks have brought home the coveted Webb Ellis Cup for a fourth time, and, with it, the Official Trophy Travel Case designed by Louis Vuitton for Rugby World Cup France 2023. "But how much would this hand-crafted collector's item theoretically sell for?" asks Michael Zahariev co-founder of Luxity. 1 Nov 2023
Consumer goods company Unilever announced on Monday, 31 October 2023, its board had decided to freeze CEO Hein Schumacher's fixed pay for the next two years, after his initial pay package was rejected by shareholders in May. 1 Nov 2023
Reebok recently pulled out all the stops to celebrate the launch of their Above The Rim collection. Reebok, in collaboration with Shesha and NBA Store Africa, hosted an event and movie screening at NBA Store Africa in Sandton. The event coincided with the range's launch, and was a tribute to the heart and soul of basketball culture and the legacy of the iconic ATR Pump Vert. 1 Nov 2023
Fanta has announced the release of its newest creation in the 'What The Fanta' (WTF) line - a unique dessert-themed flavour that combines dessert-inspired notes with a purple hue. 31 Oct 2023
The festive season is always a challenging period for warehousing in South Africa, thanks to pressures of increased demand and customer service expectations coupled with security risks, logistics issues, staff shortages and potential supply chain disruptions. 31 Oct 2023
Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) announced its intention to acquire 93.45% of the shares in privately-owned pet retailer Absolute Pets Ltd from Sanlam Private Equity and Absolute Pets management. The remaining management-retained shareholding will be acquired by Woolworths over an agreed period, post the completion of the transaction. 31 Oct 2023
Just over a year ago, bp Southern Africa (bpSA) became the official fuel partner of SA Harvest, an organisation that salvages food destined for landfills, and delivers it to hungry people all over South Africa. In terms of the agreement, bpSA undertook to fuel SA Harvest's fleet of delivery vehicles as part of its "Million Meals a Month" initiative. 31 Oct 2023
Zebra Technologies Corporation, a digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, announced the findings of its 16th Annual Global Shopper Study which confirmed retailers are feeling the omnichannel squeeze, particularly with managing online returns and reducing shrink caused by theft, fraud and other contributing factors. 31 Oct 2023
Exemplar REITail has broken ground at Mbhashe Mall in Idutywa, Eastern Cape. 31 Oct 2023
If you have an e-commerce business, Black Friday may well be one of your most important trading days. Here's why it's essential to get your house in order now - plus why it's not always about the actual sales. 30 Oct 2023
The State of Snacking Report, launched by Mondelez International in September 2023, reveals that snacking is on the rise. This is not just a choice relating to convenience or cost: snacks are seen as a necessary indulgence, especially when times are tough. 30 Oct 2023
Pick n Pay has again triumphed for their customers, this time bringing two fish paste brands, Redro and Peck's Anchovette, back to store shelves - reigniting nostalgia for South Africans. 30 Oct 2023
Few brands resonate as universally as Cadbury Dairy Milk. Rooted deeply in generosity, Cadbury has been a cornerstone in South African households for generations, not merely through its rich chocolate indulgences but through initiatives that touch lives. 30 Oct 2023
Fake discounts and bait marketing are some of the pitfalls that South African consumers must be aware of as the countdown to Black Friday (24 November 2023) and Cyber Monday (27 November 2023) has started, while it is essential to conduct meticulous research in unearthing the 'jewels' of discounts of up to 70 %, said Trudie Broekmann, a Cape Town-based attorney specialising in consumer law. 30 Oct 2023
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The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged government to consider retaliation mechanisms against the Government of Kenya, for what they termed as ill treatment of Uganda and severe injury to investment. 27 Oct 2023
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