If time is the currency of today’s economy, then MIS is about to make you that much richer. Print service providers (PSPs) in South Africa face a unique set of challenges. Aside from the daily grind of running a business - sales targets, over- or under-stocked, bottlenecks in production, idle equipment, staff management, supply chain disruptions, and customer queries - add to it evolving market trends, regulatory compliance requirements, and aggressive competition, and you see why there is a strong move to digitalisation. To stay profitable and productive, PSPs turn to business software. 12 Apr 2024
At the recent South African Menswear week A/W24, Markham came out and unveiled their boldest A\W24 collection yet on the runway: The Icon Collection, a collection made for you to expand your style canvas beyond the walls of your home and express your individuality. 12 Apr 2024
The locally designed and manufactured K-Way brand remains well known amongst outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and travellers alike for its quality and versatility. Today, the brand shares insights into the technology they have invested in and carefully curated, to ensure that their products remain fit for purpose and provide consumers with the best possible quality. 12 Apr 2024
The much-anticipated opening of Malvern Park Shopping Centre in May 2024 promises to breathe new life into the heart of KZN. This vibrant, well-integrated mixed-use precinct, developed by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) on behalf of the Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF), managed by Mowana Properties, is poised to become a cornerstone of the community, offering an array of retail and medical services to cater to diverse needs. 11 Apr 2024
Earlier this year, social media was abuzz with outrage at an announcement which was misinterpreted to mean that Woolworths was going to stop accepting cash in its stores – it was in fact Woolworths’ WCafés only that were going to stop accepting cash. 11 Apr 2024
In recent years, the world has witnessed a monumental shift towards e-commerce, transforming the way businesses operate and customers shop. This transition has not only expanded product accessibility but also significantly impacted customer relations. 11 Apr 2024
Jet has announced its debut on Bash. This collaboration not only marks the launch of Jet's long-awaited online presence but also solidifies Bash's standing as a South African fashion and lifestyle shopping app. 11 Apr 2024
South Africa felt the full impact of internet disruption when four of the nine undersea cables providing connectivity to these shores went down at the same time in the middle of March. The disruption was widespread and affected businesses across industries. 11 Apr 2024
David Adams has been appointed as the managing director at Payfast by Network, bringing more than 20 years of global experience in the payment services sector to the position. The industry veteran worked with Network International in the Middle East and Mastercard in the United Kingdom, before returning to South Africa as chief commercial officer at Payfast in 2023. 10 Apr 2024
Stodels Garden Centre has opened at Ferndale on Republic, Randburg’s go-to community shopping destination. 10 Apr 2024
Franchising is often seen as an easy way to start, own and run a business. But while franchising has definite advantages, buying a franchise is certainly not a guarantee of long-term financial success. 10 Apr 2024
Physical retail businesses remain crucial in the South African landscape, catering to the preferences of many customers. However, as e-commerce continues to surge, these businesses will experience challenges competing with industry giants like Amazon. 10 Apr 2024
If local businesses are to capitalise on the projected e-commerce boom, they will need to invest in intelligent solutions that can overcome security and load shedding challenges. 10 Apr 2024
Shoprite, a leading South African grocer which owns brands such as Checkers, House & Home, OK, Uniq and Computicket, seemingly can’t put a foot wrong when it comes to proving their resilience in the market. 9 Apr 2024
SA's retail sector, in particular, was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time, it was widely believed that the retail industry would face a difficult recovery. However, the sector has shown remarkable resilience, with turnover now surpassing pre-Covid levels. 9 Apr 2024
Research shows that seven million menstruators are unable to attend school, university or work every month in South Africa due to period poverty. To improve financial accessibility to good quality sanitary pads, local retailer, Game Stores, has launched Great Value Sanitary Pads, which will retail at R7.99 for a pack of eight. 9 Apr 2024
In the wake of the massive storms that hit the Western Cape and surrounding areas over the weekend, retail brands, Shoprite, Checkers and Woolworths took action to assist communities that were hardest hit by the extreme weather conditions in the province. 9 Apr 2024
Woolworths has announced a 12-store trial to remove plastic barrier bags from its stores. 8 Apr 2024
Nampak Liquid Cartons together with Woodlands Dairy have launched a tethered cap carton in South Africa. Developed in response to decrease plastic pollution, the new design will help to prevent the cap being separated from the carton during its post-consumer journey to be recycled. 8 Apr 2024
Pick n Pay has launched its store-to-store domestic money transfer service. 8 Apr 2024
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