According to the 2023/4 Truth & BrandMapp Loyalty Whitepaper, 76% of South African consumers use loyalty programmes, up by three percentage points from 2022. This doesn’t change much across income and gender but younger consumers (U25s) are still using loyalty programmes less. Most consumers are using loyalty programmes more this year, up by approximately 30%. 18 Mar 2024
There was a time, not too long ago when your choices were extremely limited if you were going to a bar, restaurant, or party and you wanted a sophisticated non-alcoholic drink. You could order a lime and tonic, ask for a soft drink in a glass, or hope that the establishment you were at had at least one non-alcoholic cocktail (also known as a mocktail) that wasn’t too sweet and packed with calories. 15 Mar 2024
Burger King® South Africa is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the prestigious Suidoosterfees. The two entities will come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of Cape Town's talent. This event is a reflection of community spirit and cultural vibrancy. It promises to be a spectacular showcase of local singing, dancing, acting, and much more. 15 Mar 2024
Adidas Originals has reintroduced their lineup of partners and welcomes two new faces to the stable, continuing its mission to support and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of South African culture and creatives across music, fashion, and lifestyle. 15 Mar 2024
Perhaps the single most effective thing retailers can do in 2024 and beyond is to acknowledge that aspirations and consultative conversations have overtaken reality. If a retailer wishes to take advantage of the latest and greatest trends for this year and next, it would do well to keep its feet firmly planted on the ground while working with a good partner to achieve its technology aspirations. 15 Mar 2024
The premium food and beverage market in Africa is expected to reach $44bn by 2025, with top trends revolving around ethical, local, and organic produce. Celebrating this diverse and growing sector, Africa’s Big 7, in its 21st year, will bring together the best in the food and beverage business to showcase quality and in-demand products, identify growth opportunities and close new business deals. 15 Mar 2024
Design is a powerful tool for change. As part of reshaping the industry's paradigms, this year’s theme for Decorex Africa, the popular decor and design showcase, is Designing for Impact. It marks a commitment to thinking beyond traditional boundaries and identifying the sweet spot that lies at the intersection of creativity, commercial viability and societal impact. 15 Mar 2024
In South Africa, we are no strangers to the game-changer that is a unified ERP system – especially when it is locally informed (like QuickEasy ERP). But is that all that you need to optimise production management – a good ERP? We’ll unpack that, and more, today. 14 Mar 2024
Woolworths has confirmed that the CEO of Woolworths Foods, Zyda Rylands, will officially be retiring at the end of August, and will be replaced by group chief operating officer (COO) Sam Ngumeni later this year. 14 Mar 2024
South Africa's resilient R144bn liquor sector, which weathered the storm of unprecedented global liquor bans during the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 has come back fighting. According to the latest in-depth analysis by NIQ South Africa, the local liquor sector experienced a remarkable 19.4% increase in annual sales as it successfully adapted to evolving consumer palates and preferences. 14 Mar 2024
The retail sector has faced a gauntlet of challenges: a rise in megatrends that are reshaping the sector, and increasingly innovative and competitive markets over the past four years that have significantly shifted shopper behaviour. 14 Mar 2024
Amid high interest rates and inflationary pressures, many South Africans are struggling to manage their finances effectively and balance their limited income with rising expenses. In this environment, resilience requires more than just being able to weather this storm – it's about finding ways to get the most out of the money you have. 14 Mar 2024
TFG (The Foschini Group) has signed a franchise agreement with JD Sports Fashion to be its exclusive retail partner in South Africa. 13 Mar 2024
South Africa’s showcase of top local design, South African Fashion Week (SAFW), is set for its most sustainable green season yet since adopting a clean fashion ethos in 2019. 13 Mar 2024
In today's fast-paced world, promoting a harmonious and loving environment within our families is crucial. One often overlooked aspect that can greatly contribute to this harmony is the choice of household appliances. In this piece, we will explore the importance of selecting the right appliances, specifically focusing on fridges, TVs, and appliances that align with this goal. 13 Mar 2024
Suki Suki Naturals, a beauty brand that celebrates African beauty through its haircare and skincare products, has partnered with ARC Store, bringing its haircare range to even more customers. 13 Mar 2024
BD-Nav, a South African provider of retail data insights and analytics, has launched Collapro, a cross-retailer collaboration programme designed to bridge the gap between retailers and suppliers through advanced analytics and target measurement - customised per supplier, and per retailer. 13 Mar 2024
Top South African e-commerce retailers advertise their biggest sales on BusinessTech – and achieve huge success. 12 Mar 2024
Pernod Ricard Africa has announced the appointment of Sola Oke as its new managing director for Africa, effective March 2024. Oke's selection follows a rigorous, transparent, and merit-based process aligning with Pernod Ricard's commitment to upholding the highest organisational standards in recruitment. 12 Mar 2024
The Rand Show is happy to announce that Absa will be the official bank partner for this year’s event at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec from 28 March to 1 April. Absa’s largest role for the show will be to help empower SMMEs to trade better through several offers and as the sole provider of Point-of-Sale (POS) devices. 12 Mar 2024
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