Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary spending is under pressure, annual Black Friday sales are steadily increasing. 22 Nov 2023
Shoprite and Checkers are helping small suppliers grow their volumes this Black Friday as customers flock to its stores looking for value on everyday essentials and groceries between Thursday, 23 November and Sunday, 26 November 2023. 22 Nov 2023
After having dug deep and lagged at all your boss’s jokes throughout the year, you deserve the last laugh over bonus season. Forget the usual in-cider trading drama, there is an easier way to cash in for a bonus and live it up, boss style. Picture this: you and yours, living the boss life, sipping on some crisp and dry Savanna Premium Cider and chuckling at life – sounds epic, right? 21 Nov 2023
With the imminent launch of Amazon South Africa, many entrepreneurs are waiting for the opportunity to expand their global reach on this selling platform. On 17 October 2023, the e-commerce giant opened the registration phase for sellers in South Africa. From our discussions with businesses regarding Amazon at the 2023 E-commerce Live Event, business owners are keen to understand Amazon’s marketplace fees compared to local e-commerce giants such as Takealot, Makro, and Bobshop. 21 Nov 2023
Carrol Boyes has announced the opening of a new bespoke store in Gauteng and welcomes its 25th store in Mall Of The South, in Johannesburg. The latest addition to the current store complement means that customers from Aspen Lakes and surrounds can shop in-store at Mall Of The South. 21 Nov 2023
Modern retail is more customer-focused than ever before. While this may seem like an obvious, or an even adventurous statement, consider how many new technologies are available to make the shopping experience that much more personalised and frictionless. 21 Nov 2023
Black Friday has grown into one of the most important events on the South African retail calendar and effectively kicks off the festive retail season. 21 Nov 2023
Atlantis Foods has announced a collaboration with On The Green Side, a plant-based food company, which will commence on 1 December 2023. 21 Nov 2023
The world we live in is experiencing a time of intensifying disruption as the pace of technological innovation accelerates. Digital solutions are replacing the old way of doing things and already, technology is enabling complex processes to happen in nanoseconds. 21 Nov 2023
For most people, Black Friday is a chance to buy that must-have item they’ve had their eye on for months. It’s also a massive day for retailers. Outside of the week or two before the start of the festive season, there are few other times when they have so many shoppers determined to buy products. 21 Nov 2023
Nicci Boutiques unveiled its brand-new store in Fourways Mall, Johannesburg, on 16 November 2023. 20 Nov 2023
Over the last five decades, Makro has evolved from a big box store to one of South Africa's largest retailers, offering consumers a wide range of products under one roof. The retailer has seen recessions, national celebrations, and ever-evolving consumer trends. This year, Makro takes the next step in its brand evolution as it partners with Accenture Song to launch a new brand campaign. 20 Nov 2023
Klipdrift Brandy, a proud Springbok sponsor and an iconic South African brand, recently wrapped its successful #GoForGold campaign that brought friends and fans together to support the Boks in their quest for glory on the world stage. 17 Nov 2023
BabyYumYum.co.za SA's number one parenting resource is thrilled to present the Best Of list that can't be missed! You've had your say (over 350,000 votes), we listened, tallied up the results and now it's time to celebrate the winners who came out on top this year in BabyYumYum.co.za's fifth prestigious Product of the Year awards for 2023. 17 Nov 2023
Consumers in South Africa are under immense pressure with a cascade of bad news resulting in increased prices at the till. Producer Price Inflation continues to rise, with the latest figures showing an increase from August's 4.3% to 5.1% in September: Things are going to keep becoming more expensive following higher fuel prices, a high lending rate to try to keep inflation in check and a weak, volatile rand. 17 Nov 2023
Euromonitor International has released the Top Global Consumer Trends 2024 report, revealing emerging insights into consumers' values and shopping motivations 16 Nov 2023
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) enlisted South Africa as one of the 16 countries that participated in this year's global 'Trend Tracker Survey'. 16 Nov 2023
Global contactless purchases are expected to more than quadruple between now and 2027. This significant growth will mainly be driven by payment-enabled mobile devices, such as smartphones and smartwatches. 16 Nov 2023
South Africans are no strangers to the struggle of maximising their hard-earned rands, particularly when it comes to grocery shopping. In today's economic landscape, the increasing food costs are having a widespread impact, causing financial strain for households across the country. 16 Nov 2023
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