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Workers strike at Masterpack in Johannesburg. Photo: Seth Thorne / GroundUp

Bidvest packaging workers on strike

Blessed Hwaire. (Image supplied)

Beyond the dashboard: why African retail needs AI that can act

By Blessed Hwaire 14 Sep 2026

Black Friday 2026: 3 Things retailers must fix now or it's bad news

Black Friday 2026: 3 Things retailers must fix now or it's bad news

By Melinda Ellis van Zyl 11 Sep 2026

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Heineken Beverages Heritage beyond the brand

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More than a braai: White Star celebrates South African heritage through food, culture and connection

OnPoint PR More than a braai: White Star celebrates South African heritage through food, culture and connection

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Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

Varsity Vibe Varsity Vibe recognised at the 2026 South African Loyalty Awards

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SA’s unique AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak

Incubeta SA’s unique AI habits key to capturing market share this retail peak

15 Sep 2026

A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

NielsenIQ A tale of 2 consumers: Value-seeking versus premiumisation in South Africa

15 Sep 2026

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Catchwords New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

15 Sep 2026

Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

Rocket Creative Design & Display Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

14 Sep 2026

Burger King and Toei Animation power-up to launch a limited-time “Dragon Ball Super” menu in South Africa

Burger King Burger King and Toei Animation power-up to launch a limited-time “Dragon Ball Super” menu in South Africa

14 Sep 2026

The Honor Spring Sale is live at a store near you

Honor SA The Honor Spring Sale is live at a store near you

10 Sep 2026

Nespresso Professional brings premium coffee to SA’s SMEs with new Giorno Mini

Nespresso Nespresso Professional brings premium coffee to SA’s SMEs with new Giorno Mini

9 Sep 2026

Jockey marks 150 years of crafting comfort

Jockey South Africa Jockey marks 150 years of crafting comfort

9 Sep 2026

Location Bank launches PercepXion: the competitor view behind every location

Location Bank Location Bank launches PercepXion: the competitor view behind every location

7 Sep 2026

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Let's get personal: Sixty60 is predicting what shoppers want next

Let's get personal: Sixty60 is predicting what shoppers want next

Nonhle N. Luthuli 11 Sep 2026

SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

SA’s FMCG market is expanding, but momentum is weakening

9 Sep 2026

What if your ‘green’ merchandise is still creating waste?

What if your ‘green’ merchandise is still creating waste?

8 Sep 2026

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Why hair-loss clinicians need to be clued up on chemically relaxed hair

2 Sep 2026

TakealotNow opens 10th Cape Town hub in Constantia

TakealotNow opens 10th Cape Town hub in Constantia

27 Aug 2026

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#WomensMonth | Wonga’s Monica Hitge on the importance of being financially independent

Maroefah Smith 27 Aug 2026

Report reveals retailers face AI visibility risk as shoppers compare deals

Report reveals retailers face AI visibility risk as shoppers compare deals

21 Aug 2026

#WomensMonth | Massmart's Unathi Kildase says "leadership in retail is ultimately about people"

#WomensMonth | Massmart's Unathi Kildase says "leadership in retail is ultimately about people"

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Aug 2026

Uber Eats and CitiPods pilot courier hub to improve urban space in Cape Town

Uber Eats and CitiPods pilot courier hub to improve urban space in Cape Town

20 Aug 2026

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

Bizcommunity.com 20 Aug 2026

L to R: Heloise Heur (centre manager, Nonesi Mall); Unathi Gama (Asset Manager: Retail & Projects); Zukiswa Ralane (Acting Mayor, Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality) and Itumeleng Mothibeli (Managing Director: Southern Africa). Image supplied

Refurbished Nonesi Mall opens with new retail and banking tenants

18 Aug 2026

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Sixty60 upgrades Pixie as AI becomes central to grocery shopping

13 Aug 2026

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Stitch Express adds in-store payments as Shopify push deepens

12 Aug 2026

Nadia Jaftha is one of South Africa’s most recognisable digital personalities. Image supplied

#WomensMonth | Nadia Jaftha on pushing SA’s creator economy from influence to ownership

Evan-Lee Courie 5 Aug 2026

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Pepkor bets big on SA's informal economy with R21.3bn Flash-Shop2Shop fintech deal

22 Jul 2026

It may have started as a nail salon franchise, but De Ntha Beauty Studio now delivers a full suite of services including hair care, nails, skincare treatments, and body therapies. Image supplied.

Beauty business nails move from franchisee to founder-led brand

Maroefah Smith 22 Jul 2026

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UJ study says South African retail needs better leadership training

21 Jul 2026

Walk Fresh is a Proudly SA business. Source: Supplied.

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: The sneaker care brand that started on a Daveyton stoep

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Jul 2026

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Shop2Shop and Pay@ turn 'corner shops' into community payment hubs

8 Jul 2026

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Woolworths expands Woolies Dash with new 'dark store' in Wynberg, CPT

30 Jun 2026

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

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

Tractor Outdoor 9 Jun 2026

Secuvest and ConnectGroup launch integrated retail execution solution

Secuvest and ConnectGroup launch integrated retail execution solution

MegaVision Media 13 May 2026

Boxer has launched its newest division, BMedia. Pictured: (Right) Paul Coetzee, group executive: commercial, marketing, retail media and factories officially welcomes Bmedia’s head of department (left) Adrian Naidoo to the Boxer Family at Boxer’s head office in Westville, KZN (Image @ Boxer)

Discount supermarket launches 360° retail media division

4 May 2026

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

Reeza Isaacs 4 May 2026

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