Food Lover’s Market has made a strategic step into the R9.6bn pet food market through a partnership with VetsMart. VetsMart is a retail chain of pet shops in South Africa and Namibia, founded by veterinary doctor Sean Smith. With nine stores, including a newly opened store at Hilltop Village in Windhoek, Namibia, VetsMart caters to the growing demand for speciality pet products and services. 6 May 2024
The overall consumer standing has an untold impact on sectors such as retail and consumables with shrinking disposable income leading to retail growth softening to 2.1%* in January 2024. 6 May 2024
Whether you enjoy a cuppa, a koffie, kofu, or just plain ikhofi, locals can take pride that Cape Town's vibrant café culture has earned it global recognition as one of the world's top cities for coffee, according to the prestigious US culinary magazine Food & Wine. 6 May 2024
Image supplied. The Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards for 2024 have opened for entries
The Shop! SA Shopper Marketing Awards for 2024 have opened for entries. 6 May 2024
The South African Breweries' (SAB) first edition SAB Talent Challenge has launched, with young graduates between the ages of 18 – 30 years invited to take up the challenge and apply. 3 May 2024
Image supplied. Jaco Roux, head of product at South African e-commerce ecosystem, Bob Group, looks at how smaller businesses can compete with big-name online retail stores
In 2023 Amazon delivered goods to members using its Prime service at faster-than-ever speeds globally, with seven billion items arriving either on the same or the next day. 3 May 2024
Image supplied. Reebok’s Cam Hicks BB 4000 II launched this month, in May, and was designed in collaboration with visionary creative Cam Hicks
Reebok’s Cam Hicks BB 4000 II is inspired by his family says visionary creative Cam Hicks, who collaborated with Reebok on the design of the sneaker. 3 May 2024
The LG Electronics flagship event hosted in Abu Dhabi showcased all major product lineups 3 May 2024
Starting tomorrow, 4 May, Game has partnered with local business, Paul's Homemade Ice Cream, to create its own limited edition Strawberry Birthday Cake flavoured ice cream. 3 May 2024
Stüssy & Levi’s have introduced a new Autumn 2024 collection capsule, a four-piece range inspired by the California-based brands' home state. 2 May 2024
As a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC), the Ethical Fashion Initiative's (EFI) business model has 15 years of success in bringing sustainable, quality fashion products onto the global stage. 2 May 2024
Image supplied. Sasko celebrated Freedom Day with its limited-edition half brown/half white loaf
Sasko, a PepsiCo South Africa brand, celebrated Freedom Day and encouraged consumers to embrace their individuality and think outside the box when it revealed its limited-edition half brown/half white loaf in select stores across Gauteng and the Western Cape. 2 May 2024
The Body Shop continues its mission to transform the customer experience with the opening of its latest Workshop store at Nicolway in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This transformation marks a significant step in the brand's commitment to enhancing customer experiences. 30 Apr 2024
Fintech company, iKhokha has this week opened their first Pietermaritzburg retail store, where their point-of-sale devices can be purchased and where merchants can access support, networking opportunities and other business enhancement tools. 30 Apr 2024
South Africa is at a critical point in the evolution of its alcohol sector, which fought to survive during a globally unprecedented series of Covid-19 induced alcohol bans. Within this revitalised trading environment, deep data and skilful analysis of this sector have never been as important. 30 Apr 2024
Mr Price Sport has announced a partnership with American brand, Everlast. This Everlast SA collaboration brings together two well-known names in the world of sports with the aim of providing customers with an exclusive range of sportswear, athleisure, and equipment. 30 Apr 2024
A 10-month-old mature gouda, made especially for Woolworths by Lactalis South Africa, was crowned the Dairy Product of the Year at the recent South African Dairy Awards. 30 Apr 2024
Stay abreast of industry trends, gain insight to the latest technologies, and see hundreds of new products and innovations on display at the world-class Machine Tools Africa exhibition, taking place from 21-24 May 2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. 29 Apr 2024
A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material that finds diverse application in the production of industrial chemicals, bio-based plastics and sustainable aviation fuel. 29 Apr 2024
Superbalist, one of South Africa's online fashion retailers, has announced the launch of Influencer Shops, an innovative affiliate shopping programme designed to make shopping your favourite local fashion and lifestyle influencers' looks easier than ever before. 29 Apr 2024
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