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.

As part of its collaboration with Africa Fashion International, Nestle Aero hosted a Sundowner Session at Grand Africa and Beach Café in Cape Town ahead of the AFI Cape Town Fashion Week. Fashionable Capetonians used the opportunity to show off their ensembles, while anticipating the newest collections of some of the leading designers on the continent.

Gavin Rajah showcased his new 'Back to the Future' couture collection at the African Fashion International Fashion Week on 21 March 2018. The collection takes inspiration from the 1980s, including underground street culture, graffiti as art, and the power of fashion utilising art as a tool for activism.

Poetry launches it's Autumn/Winter 2018 collection.

Old Khaki launched their 2018 Autumn/Winter collection on the 8 March at Dapper Coffee Co. in Cape Town.

Tread+Miller recently unveiled its new autumn/winter collection at Lou Lou's Bar in Cape Town. The new collection is aimed at emphasising versatility and sophistication.

As part of its #SpreadTheJoySA summer campaign, Aquellé has initiated a tour to Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town to promote its limited edition collection of flavoured drinks. The new flavours are granadilla, watermelon and apple. The tour has life-size characters named 'Granadilla', 'Watermelon' and 'Apple' for each new flavour. The characters visit each city and do various activities to bring awareness to the brand.

Totalsports has opened another one of its female-centric stores at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town. The other Totalsports Women outlets are situated at the Cavendish Square in Cape Town, Menlyn in Pretoria and Cresta in Johannesburg.

Mami Wata recently opened its flagship store and coffee bar at 81 Rose Street in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town.

SA fashion designer David Tlale hosted an exclusive All Black Private Dinner for 30 specially selected guests in celebration of 15 years of the David Tlale brand, this past Thursday, 30 November, at Mercedes Benz Bedfordview.

Jekyll & Hide recently showcased its new spring/summer 2017 collection at the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel in Green Point, Cape Town. An interactive showcase displayed a variety of ranges, including Jekyll & Hide's Oxford range.

Blackline Retail Interiors welcomed clients and suppliers to the opening of its new Fourways interior design studio.

The Propak Cape expo was held on 24 - 26 October 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The event amassed just under 6, 000 eager guests wanting to acquire knowledge about the latest technologies and innovations in packaging and related industries. The visitors were granted the opportunity to interact with technical experts and to engage with 188 local manufacturers/suppliers and 50 international exhibitors.