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The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

FMCG

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 1 day

Marketing & Media

#WorldFoodDay: When food feels uncertain, trust becomes the nourishment

Zina Zwakala 1 day

Consumers demand healthier food options despite rising costs

Research

Consumers demand healthier food options despite rising costs

1 day

EFT Corporation partners with Happy Pay to expand e-commerce offering

E-commerce

EFT Corporation partners with Happy Pay to expand e-commerce offering

3 days

Advertising

Mazda Southern Africa reframes Jinba-Itta in new brand platform

3 days

Boxer increases turnover by 13.9% and declares its first dividend in interim results

Banking & Finance

Boxer increases turnover by 13.9% and declares its first dividend in interim results

13 Oct 2025

Marketing

How Africa’s diverse market is reshaping experiential commerce strategies

Bonita Christie 9 Oct 2025

New BMi Research reports uncover what’s driving changes in consumer spend, behaviour

Research

New BMi Research reports uncover what’s driving changes in consumer spend, behaviour

Issued by BMi Research 7 Oct 2025

Step into summer with Sir Fruit's vibrant new Lush Lemonade

FMCG

Step into summer with Sir Fruit's vibrant new Lush Lemonade

6 Oct 2025

SA's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

Commercial & Industrial

SA's new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025

Nqobile Dludla 2 Oct 2025

Luyanda Mazibuko, SEM's creative production manager, asks how homegrown brands can actually tap into the hearts of the diverse South African market? (Image supplied)

Marketing

#ProudlySA: How local brands can win the hearts of South African consumers

Luyanda Mazibuko 1 Oct 2025

South African digital banking users call for smarter, more personalised experiences

CRM, CX, UX

South African digital banking users call for smarter, more personalised experiences

Issued by Human8 1 Oct 2025

Social Media

TikTok launches African All-Stars Brand Edition

30 Sep 2025

An 1895 camera was used to create the images. Source: Retroviral/Castle Lager

Advertising

#HeritageMonth: Castle Lager's 130 year journey captured on 1895 camera

25 Sep 2025

The Future Shopper 2025: VML reveals key trends shaping e-commerce

Trends

The Future Shopper 2025: VML reveals key trends shaping e-commerce

19 Sep 2025

Markets & Investment

Sarb maintains current rates as housing market shows signs of bounce-back

19 Sep 2025

NIQ State of Retail: Signs of recovery in some sectors, but consumer spending remains cautious

Research

NIQ State of Retail: Signs of recovery in some sectors, but consumer spending remains cautious

Issued by NielsenIQ 18 Sep 2025

#HeritageMonth: Why authenticity matters in Heritage Day marketing

Branding

#HeritageMonth: Why authenticity matters in Heritage Day marketing

Miliswa Sitshwele and Tumelo Buthelezi 17 Sep 2025

The secret behind Mambos' retail success

Fashion & Homeware

The secret behind Mambos' retail success

16 Sep 2025

Source: © VML Parusha Partab, chief strategy officer, VML South Africa says leading with empathy – not noise – is how brands can get the balance right between grounded messaging and standout creativity

Trends

#BizTrends2025 | VML's Parusha Partab: Empathy in a surreal world and other trends

Parusha Partab 11 Sep 2025

How AI is taking e-commerce places in South Africa

E-commerce

How AI is taking e-commerce places in South Africa

Issued by TDMC 10 Sep 2025

Dodo Dubai Chocolates now available in SA through The Clout Group

FMCG

Dodo Dubai Chocolates now available in SA through The Clout Group

9 Sep 2025

Hinds Spices introduces innovative dry dressing mix

FMCG

Hinds Spices introduces innovative dry dressing mix

4 Sep 2025

Fashion & Homeware

@home brings luxury Italian homeware brand Casa Bugatti to SA

1 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth: Samsung SA CMO Kgomotso Mannya on building brands with purpose

Technology

#WomensMonth: Samsung SA CMO Kgomotso Mannya on building brands with purpose

Imran Salie 27 Aug 2025

EchoHouse: Johnnie Walker's creative and digital agency in Southern, Western and Central Africa

Marketing

EchoHouse: Johnnie Walker's creative and digital agency in Southern, Western and Central Africa

Issued by BA:KO by EchoHouse 26 Aug 2025

Shifting shopper trends put pressure on retail connectivity

Technology

Shifting shopper trends put pressure on retail connectivity

Tobie van Schalkwyk 25 Aug 2025

Tata Motors returns to SA with new passenger cars

Dealers

Tata Motors returns to SA with new passenger cars

20 Aug 2025

Beyond points: How South Africa’s loyalty leaders are raising the game in 2025

Research

Beyond points: How South Africa’s loyalty leaders are raising the game in 2025

Issued by Everlytic 19 Aug 2025

How Gracious Bakers is changing the game for inclusive baking

Food & Wine

How Gracious Bakers is changing the game for inclusive baking

Chloe Posthumus 26 Aug 2025

Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

Marketing

Marketers: Adaptability is no longer optional – it’s essential, here’s why

13 Aug 2025

The 2025 Mzansi Barometer: What are South Africans up to?

Research

The 2025 Mzansi Barometer: What are South Africans up to?

Issued by Kantar 13 Aug 2025

The 7th edition of the South African Customer Experience Report has been released (Image supplied)

CRM, CX, UX

SA CX Report: The rise of Bothism

Danette Breitenbach 12 Aug 2025

Retail

Status, service, and brand values: Key shopping trends in Africa

Issued by Google 12 Aug 2025

Industry insights: Consumers still aspire, but planning is everything

Research

Industry insights: Consumers still aspire, but planning is everything

Issued by Vicinity Media 8 Aug 2025

Beyond the algorithm: How African brands are rewriting the rules of growth

Digital

Beyond the algorithm: How African brands are rewriting the rules of growth

Azmina Khan, Issued by Dentsu 6 Aug 2025

Inflation dips but South African shoppers still prioritise discounts

E-commerce

Inflation dips but South African shoppers still prioritise discounts

6 Aug 2025

Wine tourism: A golden opportunity for South African wine businesses

Viticulture & Oenology

Wine tourism: A golden opportunity for South African wine businesses

Daneel Rossouw 31 Jul 2025

Transparency and integrity can reshape SA's skincare industry

Health & Beauty

Transparency and integrity can reshape SA's skincare industry

Sne Njapha 31 Jul 2025

Marketing

South Africa's consumer outlook 2025-2027: What businesses need to know

28 Jul 2025

Ciaran R. Maidwell believes that in today’s misinformation era, there’s a growing movement to return to the basics.

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Be-cause's Ciaran R. Maidwell: The appeal of legacy media

Ciaran R. Maidwell 25 Jul 2025

South Africans embrace tech with optimism and purpose

Research

South Africans embrace tech with optimism and purpose

Issued by KLA 23 Jul 2025

NIQ Consumer Tech Trends: The consumer’s hunt for value reshapes the South African market

Trends

NIQ Consumer Tech Trends: The consumer’s hunt for value reshapes the South African market

Issued by NielsenIQ 9 Jul 2025

AI is transforming retail experiences in SA

Technology

AI is transforming retail experiences in SA

Catherine Lückhoff 10 Jul 2025

Temu now offers same-day delivery in SA

E-commerce

Temu now offers same-day delivery in SA

9 Jul 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: The Street Store’s Sustainable Disclaimer to fast fashion

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: The Street Store’s Sustainable Disclaimer to fast fashion

9 Jul 2025

Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

Packaging

Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

Miemie Struwig and Storm Watson 7 Jul 2025

Mduduzi Sibeko has emerged as the new voice of Cepacol. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

South Africans choose the new voice of Cepacol

7 Jul 2025

Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

CRM

Unifying customer data is key to winning digital consumers

Kunal Badiani 7 Jul 2025