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[James Townsend] James Townsend, CEO of Pattern, share insights into the seachange taking place in retail technology... |
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[Evan-Lee Courie] Effective 1 March 2026, Lorraine De Graaff steps into the role of chief marketing officer and strategy lead at Tiger Brands. Bizcommunity get a scoop on what we can expect see from SA’s most recognisable household names... |
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[Evan-Lee Courie] On 21 April 2016, Starbucks SA opened its first store in Rosebank. Marking its 10th anniversary in South Africa this year, we hear some insights into building a global brand in a local context and the evolving dynamics the local coffee and retail landscape... |
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[Chaen Lew] Heineken South Africa's growth and innovation manager, Chaen Lew, believes alcohol-free beverages are here to stay... |
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[Nelson Teixeira] Nelson Teixeira, MD of Operations for sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx, shares top trends set to reshape logistics in 2026... |
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[Karen Keylock] According to Karen Keylock, head of Retail Services at Nedbank Commercial Banking, "South Africa has boundless entrepreneurial energy, and franchising gives that energy a structure that allows people to harness it and turn it into something real, sustainable, and scalable."... |
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[Nicola Allen] Some ‘gambling’ is harmless fun, but the recent surge in popularity of online gambling has highlighted its dark side, reveals Nicola Allen, senior analyst at Trade Intelligence... |
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[Evan-Lee Courie] Bizcommunity chats with Thabiso Msimanga, head of Customer at X, Bigly Labs, to explore how fintech, real-time data and retail technology are converging to redefine customer loyalty and value creation in South Africa... |
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[Peter Ludi] In retail, tokenisation is rapidly becoming a smart way to secure transactions, helping retailers navigate a market where customers want recognition and convenience without compromising on their security or identity... |
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[Karen Keylock] While fuel volumes are under pressure from shifts in mobility, technology and consumer behaviour, the forecourt remains one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the modern economy... |
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[Karen Keylock] Karen Keylock, national retail services manager at Nedbank Commercial Banking, explores the journey to creating a successful franchise... |
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[Karen Keylock] A few trends emerged during last year's holiday season, which retailers should pay attention to going forward... |
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[Charlene Louw] Looking at 2026, beer will remain a strategically important part of South Africa’s manufacturing economy — supporting jobs, investment and agricultural development — provided policy choices strengthen... |
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[James Townsend] Retail is moving from a tool-based approach to an ecosystem where AI is the infrastructure, says James Townsend, CEO of Pattern... |
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[Aart Jurriaanse] Aart Jurriaanse, COO at Pay@, explores the digital payment trends set to lead South Africa in 2026... |
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[Domaine Rautenbach] Domaine Rautenbach, senior brand manager for Jacobs, believes portfolio versatility has become one of the most powerful growth levers for brands operating in volatile markets... |
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[Dr. Stephan Helary] Dr Stephan Helary, founder and CEO of Terre d’Afrique, says that African superfoods are being rediscovered in culinary and wellness contexts, not as trends, but as part of a lineage of knowledge that offers tried and trusted benefits for health and wellness... |
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[Bruce von Maltitz] For organisations looking to 2026, the core challenge isn't about finding new technology, but deploying available tools to genuinely fit the customer journey and meet South Africans where they are... |
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[Charlene Louw] Beer is a mainstream, socially embedded beverage enjoyed responsibly by millions of adults, and the sector accepts its tax obligations. What the industry is calling for is simple: fairness, reasonableness, and predictability... |
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[Tersia Joubert] B-Well's Tersia Joubert asks the question, "How can businesses implement effective strategies to foster climate-conscious cooking and create carbon-light kitchens by 2026, reducing their overall environmental footprint?"... |
