Many organisations associate e-learning with onboarding, product training, compliance, and other internal processes. However, sales professionals, who are the lifeblood of most organisations, require continuous training to hone their skills, stay competitive, and deliver on their growth targets. E-learning can assist. 18 Apr 2024
The Tygervalley Centre Curve Gear store is the 6th brand store in South Africa.
A group of South African engineers has proven that their business acumen extends beyond the mining industry with the successful launch of their clothing brand, Curve Gear. The company, originally founded to provide stylish merchandise for their mining company employees, has rapidly expanded to six retail outlets – the latest in Tygervalley Centre – to become a popular choice for South African men seeking durable, comfortable, and locally-made clothing. 17 Apr 2024
Hunter’s, the proudly South African cider that refreshes like nothing on Earth, is thrilled to announce the renewal of its partnership with Jacquel Culture House (JCH) and multi-award-winning African pop maverick, Tresor. First initiated in 2022, this collaboration is set to reignite the music scene, providing aspiring musicians with unprecedented opportunities for growth and success. 17 Apr 2024
The Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa), for the past two years has worked tirelessly with different stakeholders in government and business to forge partnerships that stimulate entrepreneurship, drive affordable and responsive funding initiatives, and develop training and development projects which would ultimately help with job creation. 17 Apr 2024
Swanson, an international brand specialising in vitamins, supplements, and natural health products, has announced its official launch in South Africa. 17 Apr 2024
With rising electricity prices, stubbornly high interest rates and increasing fuel costs squeezing household budgets, South Africans are adopting new shopping habits to cope. A recent survey revealed that 99% of local consumers have shifted their purchasing behaviours to save money. 17 Apr 2024
Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it’s socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clothes so often. It leads to surplus and waste that takes a toll on the environment. And by requiring new styles so often, it also stifles designers’ creativity in an industry that thrives on it. 17 Apr 2024
Whether your e-commerce interests are in the “mom-and-pop” arena or on a more macro scale, you’ll know how relevant an agile, highly functioning sales platform is to your business – and how crucial the right sales funnel development, technical support and payment gateway mechanisms are too. For the average small retailer, juggling the complexities of an online business is a challenge to say the least. Add to that the slew of software variables, updates and intricacies, and it gets even more complicated. 16 Apr 2024
Atterbury Europe Holding B.V. (“Atterbury Europe”), which is headquartered in Leiden in the Netherlands, was established in 2014 out of Atterbury Property South Africa that has a 30-year track record of developing and managing retail and commercial assets. Atterbury Europe is staffed by a highly experienced team with the aim to seek investment opportunities to expand the company’s footprint in Europe and has had success in developing shopping centres and offices in Cyprus, Serbia and Romania over the last decade. 16 Apr 2024
Pepsi has introduced a fresh logo and visual identity, making a significant leap into its next era of innovation, creativity, and cultural resonance. 16 Apr 2024
Introducing a thought leadership piece authored by Bruce McMurray, the General Manager of Jockey South Africa, presents a unique opportunity to delve into the evolution of sales strategies within the e-commerce realm. 16 Apr 2024
Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, renowned for his use of animal print and distressed denim, died in Florence, Italy, on 12 April 2024. 16 Apr 2024
Before the end of the fiscal year, Ije Nwokorie, the chief brand officer, will succeed Dr. Martens current CEO Kenny Wilson, in his position. The news comes as Dr Martens revealed its full-year results, which will be released on 30 May 2024, will be in line with expectations. 16 Apr 2024
EvansWerks celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Cape Town Creative Lab, a hub for techpreneurs turning concepts into reality. With a year of incubation, a diverse array of South African innovators are poised to launch their products, all manufactured and assembled within South Africa. 15 Apr 2024
Virgin Active has expanded its member rewards programme by partnering with sneaker cleaning and care service company - The Sneaker Shack. 15 Apr 2024
Jack Black has announced the launch of their first limited-edition release of 2024: the Fresh Hop IPA. 15 Apr 2024
Consumer loyalty is more volatile than ever. Hence, businesses globally, and notably in South Africa, are reinventing their loyalty programmes to meet and exceed customer expectations. At Payment24, we are seeing some interesting trends emerge, and even amidst economic challenges, loyalty programmes are evolving to offer more than just points; they're becoming a lifeline for customers seeking value in every transaction. 15 Apr 2024
The Department of Home Affairs proudly announces the opening of its newest branch located at Cresta Shopping Centre, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing service accessibility and efficiency. This initiative is the result of a groundbreaking private-public partnership between Pareto Limited and the Department of Home Affairs, aimed at revolutionising the way essential civic services are delivered. 15 Apr 2024
Despite a constrained consumer environment, Absa has seen annual growth of 25% in “card not present” (e-commerce) turnover during the first quarter of 2024. 12 Apr 2024
Black Cat, South Africa’s most loved peanut butter brand, has a new home following a R300m capital investment by Tiger Brands. The new peanut butter manufacturing facility is in Chamdor, Krugersdorp, on Johannesburg’s West Rand. 12 Apr 2024
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