With the festive season fast approaching, there are busy days ahead. Parking areas are going to be busy, with increased foot traffic into shopping centres, and crime rates will also increase, with criminals targeting unsuspecting, distracted shoppers. 3 Nov 2023
Bulldog Gin, the bold and contemporary London Dry Gin, is proud to announce its latest milestone in its partnership with South African singer, rapper, and DJ, Lady Du. Their dynamic collaboration began in 2021 and has taken a bold leap into the Johannesburg cityscape with the launch of four eye-catching billboards, marking an evolution in their relationship. 3 Nov 2023
With the growth of Jacobs Barista coffee beans in the South African coffee market, the coffee brand recently introduced two new variants to the Barista Editions. Barista Espresso Italiano and Barista Crema Italiano offer consumers an authentic Italian taste and exceptional coffee experience. 2 Nov 2023
If you're a CEO or even a high-ranking executive, you're probably confident you know everything (or almost everything) about your business. But no matter how much time you spend pouring over reports, making surprise visits to different departments, and engaging with employees and customers, there's a good chance you're missing out on vital information. 2 Nov 2023
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported in June this year, retailers are turning to new technologies and greater use of data across their supply chains in an effort to fix forecasting tools. These initiatives are aimed at closing gaps that emerged over the past three years as merchants veered between product shortages and overstuffed inventories in rapidly changing consumer markets. 2 Nov 2023
If you are feeling as if your prepared food, grocery, restaurant and food delivery behaviour has changed over the past few years, you are not alone. Research from Eighty20 shows that while restaurants and coffee shops have battled since Covid and are still ~22% below 2019 revenue (at constant prices), the takeaway and fast-food category recovered quickly after covid and is now ~41% above 2019 levels (at constant prices). 2 Nov 2023
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
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