Retail Multimedia

The Loeries radio jury member and executive for brand, marketing and digital at Pick n Pay, Katherine Madley, chatted to VML Birdwatching at the Loeries with Bizcommunity on the state of retail.

This episode of RAPT BizTrendsTV focuses on agentic AI and how it is revolutionising business, especially on the continent.

The second episode of RAPT BizTrendsTV focuses on the informal economy, a key growth trend reshaping South Africa’s and Africa's economies. Often referred to as the grey economy, it is brimming with potential.

The 2016 PriceCheck Tech and E-Commerce Awards acknowledged the efforts of new entrants and e-commerce innovators, alongside established brands in the sector. The winners were announced at a gala dinner held in Cape Town.

The Men's Health Menswear Collection in association with Abercrombie & Fitch, First Instinct was hosted at Shimmy Beach Club in Cape Town on 21 September 2016.

Woolworths hosted an exclusive pre-party for SA Fashion Week at chef David Higgs' new venue, Marble. Celebrity guests included Minnie Dlamini, Maps Maponyane, K Naomi and Celeste Khumalo.

Saturday, 17 September 2016 marked the sixth annual Red Carpet Fashion Show in collaboration with Prestige Magazine and DStv's Fashion One. Hosted at Tides restaurant at The Bay Hotel, the show celebrated design in all its true form, with designers from around the globe.

The Foschini Group hosted experts from the beauty world at the Upstairs at The Gin bar for the launch of Foschini For Beauty online. Attendants included members of the beauty media, bloggers, TFG staff and board.

Following the success of the southernmost House of Vans event in Cape Town this March, Johannesburg was selected to host a bumper weekend of music, art, street culture and skateboarding (25th - 27th August). The event was part of Vans anniversary celebrating 50 Years "Off The Wall". 94 Juta Street in Braamfontein underwent a dramatic transformation into House of Vans Johannesburg for the three day celebration.

Friday 19th August saw the Cape Town leg of the global Jack Daniel's Barrel Hunt take place, the brand's first ever global scavenger hunt. 150 handcrafted barrels have been hidden at historic and cultural sites across the world to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery.

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week took place in Joburg from the 10-13 August.

Poison City Brewing (PCB) launched its brand at the Bannister Hotel in Braamfontein last night, August 11.

David Tlale's apprentice initiative, The Intern by David Tlale showcased their collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on 10 August 2016 in Joburg.

The Foshini Group (TFG) launched their menswear store at an event that saw staff, media, personalities and online shoppers celebrate their growing online mall.

The fourth installment of the South African Menswear Week, the 2016/7 Spring Summer collections took place at the Cape Town Stadium from the 6-9 July.