K.O celebrates the new partnership and store. Source: Supplied.
Music maestro and astute businessman K.O has opened Swave, his highly anticipated clothing store located in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg. 5 Dec 2023
This Black Friday consumers went for everyday items instead of luxuries, indicating that they had been waiting for deals on daily needs and, perhaps, stocking up on non-perishable goods. 5 Dec 2023
A Tiger Brands beverage production facility is seen in Germiston, Source: Reuters/James Oatway.
Tiger Brands, South Africa's biggest food producer, is taking action to stay competitive in the face of high input costs that have still not come down significantly, and trading down by consumers in response to high prices. 5 Dec 2023
Nivea, teamed up with South African on-air personality, Minnie Dlamini, has been running a nationwide competition that lasts until mid-December. Close on R653,400 in spot cash prizes have been given away at shopping centers in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town since the collaboration’s inception on 25 October. 1 Dec 2023
The Spar Group lifted turnover 10.1% to R149,3bn (2022: R135,6bn) for the year ended 30 September 2023. This was largely driven off the back of strong performance from the Irish business which saw growth of 21.9% in ZAR terms. 1 Dec 2023
As the festive season approaches, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is cracking down on counterfeit goods, seizing R3bn worth of fake designer items in Gauteng and R100m in knockoffs in the Western Cape. 1 Dec 2023
Ask any South African retailer what’s keeping them awake at night, and they’ll give you a shopping list. Consumers are spending less, but demanding more. They’re being asked to deliver better customer experiences in an omnichannel environment. Online shopping has become a way of life, which is having a major impact on stock availability and delivery options. 1 Dec 2023
In a harsh economic climate, one might expect consumers to curtail their spending – especially on luxury items. However, South Africa sets its own trends and is experiencing a boom in luxury shopping, while luxury brand retailers are thriving, writes Theresa Terblanche, divisional executive property management and retail leasing at Broll Property Management. 1 Dec 2023
Drawing on the Black Friday weekend spending behaviours of its over 21 million clients, Capitec has identified key shopping trends that reflect the evolving habits of the nation. With 10,5 million clients banking on their app, and 21 million clients utilising their black Capitec Card for transactions, Capitec has extensive consumer purchasing data. 1 Dec 2023
Small suppliers Hope Sonic, Jacobs Jam and Crispe Cookies are among the suppliers honoured at the Shoprite Group's 2023 Supplier of the Year Awards. 30 Nov 2023
With a fresh and vibrant look, Breco Seafoods has unveiled its brand-new packaging showcasing a diverse range of irresistible seafood products, from prawns, mussels, and squid to seafood mixes, smoked trout, and a variety of crumbed and battered delights. 30 Nov 2023
Following the launch of their annual Blue Dot Sale, takealot.com has had yet another record-breaking Black Friday. Shopping trends point toward purchasing household essentials, specifically grocery items, indicating that an appetite for ‘luxuries’ goods is lower due to economic pressures. 29 Nov 2023
Research conducted by client experience company nlightencx, reveals that out of the main crises currently affecting the country, such as loadshedding, the supply chain crisis, and water issues, it’s the cost of living (COL) crisis that is hitting businesses the hardest. 29 Nov 2023
Let's take a look into the significance of insights on Living Standard Measures (LSM), socio-economic dynamics within South African townships and the potential impact of shopping malls on townships. 29 Nov 2023
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced ‘Smart Hopper’ – an exciting game in its relaunched app that customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more. 29 Nov 2023
Inspired by the plight and heroism displayed by the people of Stanford, after floods devastated the town in September 2023, Checkers has released a new festive season TV commercial and mini-documentary to celebrate the remarkable resilience of this Western Cape community. 29 Nov 2023
Amiri, the international luxury fashion brand, has opened the doors of its first South African store at Sandton City Malls’ Diamond Walk. 28 Nov 2023
As gender-based violence continues to plague our society, Carling Black Label reaffirms its commitment to tackling this pervasive issue head-on with the launch of its #NoExcuse 2023 campaign. 28 Nov 2023
It doesn’t matter whether a company is a small to medium-sized enterprise or a large corporation, or where it’s based, we are all now operating in a global economy. Irrespective of the size of an enterprise, its location or what its product offering is, with the right payment and transaction mechanisms, it can compete equally alongside other companies worldwide. 28 Nov 2023
On Thursday 23 November 2023, South Africa’s increasingly global fashion industry turned out in well-heeled force at a dazzling gala event that succeeded in being even more glamorous thanks to its mindful host, Twyg, an independent media non-profit organisation working at the intersection of fashion and sustainability. 28 Nov 2023
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