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Mamelodi community embraces gardening with tree donation from Shoprite
The Moretele View Community in Mamelodi, Gauteng is set to flourish after it received a donation of 450 indigenous and fruit trees from Shoprite. 15 Jan 2024
Boost your retail business at Digital Retail Africa 2024
The retail industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the internet, customer expectations, and emerging technologies. Retailers need to adapt and innovate to survive and thrive in this new era of digital retail. 15 Jan 2024
Andrew Campion to depart Nike after 17 years
According to a 10-Q filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nike announced that Andrew Campion, the company’s current managing director of strategic business ventures, will leave the company on 5 April 2024. 12 Jan 2024
Pick n Pay appoints new head of retail, restructures exec team
Group CEO Sean Summers has appointed his senior leadership team as a key step in the drive to return Pick n Pay supermarkets to growth whilst ensuring the Online, Boxer and Clothing growth drivers continue to deliver. Pick n Pay will undergo an immediate structural adjustment to allow it to focus with clarity on customers, buying, store execution and the store estate. 11 Jan 2024
- The Publicity Workshop
Back to school cool
PNA's must-have supplies for a fun and organised school year! 11 Jan 2024
Luxury brand sales on the increase despite shaky economy
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. 11 Jan 2024
HPC – it’s all in the (traced and transparent) ingredients
Today’s home and personal care (HPC) encompasses a wide range of products that include shampoo, soaps, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and so forth. Like its other counterparts within the CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry, HPC also requires supply chain traceability to verify the origin, movement, and handling of raw materials, components, and finished products. 11 Jan 2024
Big win for SA's rooibos tea market
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition announced on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, that the Chinese government has decided to slash tariffs on rooibos tea to 6%, down from its previous range of between 15% and 30%. 10 Jan 2024
Something's brewing in KFC kitchens
Food trends, along with the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, continue to evolve to reflect changes in consumer preferences, technological advancements, and dining experiences. 10 Jan 2024
Challenges and opportunities in the age of digital transformation
The digital world's landscape is perpetually shifting. As we stand at the cusp of the greatest technological revolution, digital transformation is more than just a trending term – it's an actual paradigm shift remolding industries. 10 Jan 2024
#BizTrends2024: The rise of the independent shopper
The annual Trade Intelligence Retail Trends Report 2024 is an indispensable guide, which for the better part of two decades has provided insights to suppliers into the forces that are shaping the lives and buying habits of shoppers. 10 Jan 2024
Democratising access to luxury goods on the African continent
Demand for luxury goods in Africa is on the rise, with the market currently valued at $5.74bn (R106bn) and expected to expand annually by 1.32% between now and 2028. 9 Jan 2024
Darling Brew introduces gluten-free lager
Darling Brew recently unveiled its latest creation, "Break Free", a gluten-free Lager. This is set to be a game-changer that combines the brewery's passion for exceptional brewing with a commitment to conscious living and ecological sustainability. 9 Jan 2024
Firms are going cashless, and that’s okay: Reserve Bank
Retailers are not obliged to accept cash as a means of payment, even though it is defined as legal tender. 9 Jan 2024
WCafes are going cashless, not Woolworths supermarkets
An image shared on social media recently led many to believe that Woolworths would no longer be accepting cash, which of course caused a social media storm. However, Woolworths confirmed via social media that this only applies to its WCafé stores, and not the supermarket as many believed. 8 Jan 2024
Pick n Pay lightens the load for 'back to school' customers
Pick n Pay is easing the financial burden on many families by contributing R1.1m towards school fees and back to school stationery items. 8 Jan 2024
#BizTrends2024: A closer look at SA's 2024 consumer brands and retail landscape
South Africa's consumer brands and retail sector, which is shaped by a tapestry of diverse cultural influences and discerning consumer tastes, is gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024. 8 Jan 2024
#BizTrends2024: 2024 shopper marketing – how can we win?
Fundamental to what’s important to every marketer around the globe now is that everyone is stretched, and people are cutting back. Consumer spend is down in nearly every category (except alcohol in South Africa). 8 Jan 2024
- University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management
Source: © 123rf  Mariette Frazer, a lecturer in retail marketing in the Department of Marketing, says the retail sector finds itself on the brink of another transformative phase
Source: © 123rf 123rf Mariette Frazer, a lecturer in retail marketing in the Department of Marketing, says the retail sector finds itself on the brink of another transformative phase
As the world marches towards Industry 5.0, retailers are faced with new demands on leadership, strategy, and operations, as innovation continues to grow exponentially. 5 Jan 2024
Raye partners with H&M on latest movewear collection
H&M Move’s latest movewear collection, set to make its global debut on 11 January, unveils the exclusive partnership with powerhouse musician Raye. 5 Jan 2024
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