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South African mall dwell times fall up to 17% as online shopping rises

South African mall dwell times fall up to 17% as online shopping rises

Springbok fanwear pivots as Pick n Pay Clothing and Hello Kitty collab for limited-edition collection

Springbok fanwear pivots as Pick n Pay Clothing and Hello Kitty collab for limited-edition collection

EXCLUSIVE: 90% of FMCG suppliers operate blind during promotions, forfeiting sales daily

EXCLUSIVE: 90% of FMCG suppliers operate blind during promotions, forfeiting sales dailyHeath Batt

Fashion retailer Side Step partners with Blxckie to launch youth-focused New Era campaign

Fashion retailer Side Step partners with Blxckie to launch youth-focused New Era campaign

Debonairs taps singer Chomee for soccer-inspired Cram Crown Crust launch

Debonairs taps singer Chomee for soccer-inspired Cram Crown Crust launch

Anuga Select SA launches as new gateway to Africa's food and beverage market

Anuga Select SA launches as new gateway to Africa's food and beverage market

Cape Union Mart's Live Life Outside era through the eyes of Lynn Reines

Cape Union Mart's Live Life Outside era through the eyes of Lynn ReinesEvan-Lee Courie

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Food inflation at 17-month low softens energy cost pressure

Food inflation at 17-month low softens energy cost pressurePaul Makube

The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till

The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the tillDieter Oelofse and Shaun Shehab

Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South AfricaLarry Hodes

Springbok fanwear pivots as Pick n Pay Clothing and Hello Kitty collab for limited-edition collection

Springbok fanwear pivots as Pick n Pay Clothing and Hello Kitty collab for limited-edition collection

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EXCLUSIVE: 90% of FMCG suppliers operate blind during promotions, forfeiting sales daily

EXCLUSIVE: 90% of FMCG suppliers operate blind during promotions, forfeiting sales daily

By Heath Batt 15 hours

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Game on. School holiday fun kicks off at Mall of Africa

Mall of Africa Game on. School holiday fun kicks off at Mall of Africa

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Retail media has a measurement problem and standardisation is the solution

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18 Jun 2026

Tiger Brands powers ahead with renewable energy rollout as seven manufacturing sites generate solar energy

Tiger Brands Tiger Brands powers ahead with renewable energy rollout as seven manufacturing sites generate solar energy

15 Jun 2026

Krispy Kreme x USN just got whey better!

Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme x USN just got whey better!

12 Jun 2026

Whirlpool reinforces its commitment to South African homes with the launch of the new W11 Collection

KIC South Africa Whirlpool reinforces its commitment to South African homes with the launch of the new W11 Collection

12 Jun 2026

McDonald’s South Africa brings Fifa World Cup 2026 home with fan experiences and collectibles

McDonald's South Africa McDonald’s South Africa brings Fifa World Cup 2026 home with fan experiences and collectibles

10 Jun 2026

Amazon Prime launches in South Africa; Ecommerce Counsel says brands must act by 9 June

Ecommerce Counsel Amazon Prime launches in South Africa; Ecommerce Counsel says brands must act by 9 June

9 Jun 2026

McDonald's launches Sing Loud Sing Proud to help South Africans learn their national anthem

McDonald’s South Africa McDonald's launches Sing Loud Sing Proud to help South Africans learn their national anthem

9 Jun 2026

(my)cards relaunches as Ignis Labs takes loyalty beyond the card

Tractor Outdoor (my)cards relaunches as Ignis Labs takes loyalty beyond the card

9 Jun 2026

Cappy shakes up the juice shelf with the launch of Cappy Lemonade Burst in South Africa

OLC Through The Line Communications Cappy shakes up the juice shelf with the launch of Cappy Lemonade Burst in South Africa

9 Jun 2026

Canon South Africa brings executive leadership closer to customers in the Western Cape

Canon South Africa Canon South Africa brings executive leadership closer to customers in the Western Cape

9 Jun 2026

Wouter de Wet, chief operating officer, Rainbow Chicken

Rainbow Chicken Creating abundance is the foundation of food security

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Source: Supplied. Paul Gerard, managing director at Flanagan & Gerard; James Vos, mayoral member for economic growth, City of Cape Town; Ulrik Bengtsson, group chief executive officer of Sun International and Pierre Lehaye, partner at MDS Architecture.

GrandWest expansion gathers pace with new 22,000m² mall set for 2027 opening

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Spar helps food startup Simply Deli from kitchen operation to nationwide shelves

Spar helps food startup Simply Deli from kitchen operation to nationwide shelves

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Local ice tea brand, Teazy gains global recognition at 2026 World Premix Awards

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Fashion retailer Side Step partners with Blxckie to launch youth-focused New Era campaign

Fashion retailer Side Step partners with Blxckie to launch youth-focused New Era campaign

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Cape Union Mart's Live Life Outside era through the eyes of Lynn Reines

Cape Union Mart's Live Life Outside era through the eyes of Lynn Reines

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Anuga Select SA launches as new gateway to Africa's food and beverage market

Anuga Select SA launches as new gateway to Africa's food and beverage market

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Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

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Food inflation at 17-month low softens energy cost pressure

Food inflation at 17-month low softens energy cost pressure

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Debonairs taps singer Chomee for soccer-inspired Cram Crown Crust launch

Debonairs taps singer Chomee for soccer-inspired Cram Crown Crust launch

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Craft beer startup Tolokazi Beer joins female founder funding programme

Craft beer startup Tolokazi Beer joins female founder funding programme

18 Jun 2026

SA's retail sector records modest growth as furniture and household goods drive sales

SA's retail sector records modest growth as furniture and household goods drive sales

18 Jun 2026

Avocado playbook shows fresh produce must align with Gen Z values

Avocado playbook shows fresh produce must align with Gen Z values

Barry Landman 18 Jun 2026

The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till

The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till

Dieter Oelofse and Shaun Shehab 18 Jun 2026

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KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said. Image supplied.

Tanzanian duo win H&M Foundation’s 2026 Global Change Award

18 Jun 2026

Africa 200 ranking reflects growing confidence of Pan-African brands

26 May 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Uniqlo rewrites the rules of global retail

EXCLUSIVE: Uniqlo rewrites the rules of global retail

James Townsend 8 May 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

Tanzanian duo win H&M Foundation’s 2026 Global Change Award

18 Jun 2026

Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Larry Hodes 18 Jun 2026

Soothe operator: Why South African skin needs locally-made products

18 Jun 2026

Tongaat Hulett sale agreement paves way for business rescue exit

Nelson Banya 18 Jun 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Why retailers lose revenue on a daily basis

Heath Batt 17 Jun 2026

GSMA calls for investment and policy reform to unlock Africa’s digital potential

17 Jun 2026

Companies must design employee-led customer experience to secure loyalty and revenue

Liezel Jonkheid 17 Jun 2026

SA's franchising sector must close performance gaps to see inclusive growth

17 Jun 2026

British-American actor Andrew Garfield leads ellesse's global Do It Like An Italian push

17 Jun 2026

#YouthMonth | Plascon and Hood Youth Development Project revitalise neighbourhoods

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Jun 2026

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