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Zoho posts 34% SA revenue growth, debuts Zoho POS for local retailers

Software

Zoho posts 34% SA revenue growth, debuts Zoho POS for local retailers

Imran Salie 11 Aug 2026

CEM Africa 2026 welcomes 3 influential global speakers

Events & Conferencing

CEM Africa 2026 welcomes 3 influential global speakers

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 27 Jul 2026

Source: Reuters/Ricci Shryock

E-commerce

A hidden pipeline brings Amazon and Walmart to African shoppers

Jessica Donati 16 Jul 2026

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

E-commerce

Local retailers face rising competition from overseas e-commerce

14 Jul 2026

We've been measuring football success wrong

Sport

We've been measuring football success wrong

Issued by SAB Corporate Fifa World Cup Campaign 13 Jul 2026

10 factors reshaping SA’s online retail economy in 2026

E-commerce

10 factors reshaping SA’s online retail economy in 2026

Jason Sive 22 Apr 2026

Navigating global retail trends for local success in 2026

Trends

Navigating global retail trends for local success in 2026

Peter Ludi 8 Apr 2026

Rethinking retail is now crucial for consumers and independent retailers

Retailers

Rethinking retail is now crucial for consumers and independent retailers

Ed von Gericke 7 Apr 2026

Shipping

Fastway shares the five last-mile shifts reshaping South African e-commerce

Issued by Fastway Couriers 12 Jan 2026

Case Study: Behind Hungry Lion’s always-on digital network across Africa

Technology

Case Study: Behind Hungry Lion’s always-on digital network across Africa

10 Mar 2026

At what cost do consumers win with low-cost imports in South Africa?

E-commerce

At what cost do consumers win with low-cost imports in South Africa?

Nancy Dusani 9 Mar 2026

SAB and Henley launch Retailer University to drive economic growth

Training

SAB and Henley launch Retailer University to drive economic growth

6 Mar 2026

Local retailers can survive by making merchants the change leaders

Retailers

Local retailers can survive by making merchants the change leaders

16 Feb 2026

DEDAT Tech Talk Series shines spotlight on retail and manufacturing SMMEs

Retailers

DEDAT Tech Talk Series shines spotlight on retail and manufacturing SMMEs

Issued by Department of Economic Development and Tourism 11 Feb 2026

New Africa Development’s retail vision sets the pace for inclusive growth

Retail & Hospitality Property

New Africa Development’s retail vision sets the pace for inclusive growth

Issued by Catchwords 12 Dec 2025

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

Trends

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

5 Dec 2025

Black Friday’s discounts alone won’t sway South African shoppers

Sales

Black Friday’s discounts alone won’t sway South African shoppers

6 Nov 2025

Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

E-commerce

Convenience as a catalyst: SA's on-demand culture redefines local retail

Evan-Lee Courie 13 Oct 2025

Black Friday could be a goldmine for cybercriminals if retailers aren't careful

Security

Black Friday could be a goldmine for cybercriminals if retailers aren't careful

Hemant Harie 13 Oct 2025

Local online retailers see profits soar as consumer trust grows

E-commerce

Local online retailers see profits soar as consumer trust grows

1 Oct 2025

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Agro-processing

Canola yields soar, boosting confidence in SA’s agriculture

21 Aug 2025

Shein and Temu outpace global retail giants in SA's fashion market

E-commerce

Shein and Temu outpace global retail giants in SA's fashion market

Siyanda Mthethwa 7 Aug 2025

34,000 local jobs threatened by Shein and Temu’s growth in SA

Retail

34,000 local jobs threatened by Shein and Temu’s growth in SA

6 Aug 2025

AI is transforming retail experiences in SA

Technology

AI is transforming retail experiences in SA

Catherine Lückhoff 10 Jul 2025

Flanagan & Gerard and Sun International to develop GrandWest Mall in Cape Town

Commercial Property

Flanagan & Gerard and Sun International to develop GrandWest Mall in Cape Town

23 Jun 2025

End of tax loophole for Shein and Temu starting to have impact, say local retailers

E-commerce

End of tax loophole for Shein and Temu starting to have impact, say local retailers

Nqobile Dludla 9 Jun 2025

Pepkor's fashion chain Ayana aims for hundreds of stores in SA

Fashion & Homeware

Pepkor's fashion chain Ayana aims for hundreds of stores in SA

Nqobile Dludla 3 Jun 2025

Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

ESG

Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

19 May 2025

Local fashion venture Faro is transforming textile waste into luxury fashion using AI

ESG

Local fashion venture Faro is transforming textile waste into luxury fashion using AI

30 Apr 2025

NIQ report reveals opportunities for private label FMCG growth in South Africa

Research

NIQ report reveals opportunities for private label FMCG growth in South Africa

Issued by NielsenIQ 24 Apr 2025

#Budget2025: Navigating everyday living amid rising VAT and food prices

Retail

#Budget2025: Navigating everyday living amid rising VAT and food prices

24 Mar 2025

Checkers is one of SA's leading retail brands. Source: Shoprite Holdings.

Branding

Banking, retail and telecoms power SA’s brand value to over R600bn in 2025

6 Mar 2025

Marketing

Retail becomes a data powerhouse as it turns into a dominant ad platform

Kevin Gray 5 Feb 2025

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Training

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Laurent Homeyer 24 Jan 2025

4 trends South African e-tailers can't ignore in 2025

Trends

4 trends South African e-tailers can't ignore in 2025

15 Jan 2025

Best Before increases product range

Retailers

Best Before increases product range

9 Jan 2025

How Shein, Temu, and Amazon are shaking up the e-commerce market in SA

E-commerce

How Shein, Temu, and Amazon are shaking up the e-commerce market in SA

2 Dec 2024

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

Agro-processing

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

21 Nov 2024

Disney kicks off festive campaign 'Spark Joy This Holiday' with special guest Mickey Mouse

ESG

Disney kicks off festive campaign 'Spark Joy This Holiday' with special guest Mickey Mouse

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 19 Nov 2024

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Retail

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 26 Nov 2024

Clover and Primedia Cares partner to raise funds for breast cancer

ESG

Clover and Primedia Cares partner to raise funds for breast cancer

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 17 Oct 2024

First-party data: Your secret weapon for maximising ad returns this peak shopping season

Advertising

First-party data: Your secret weapon for maximising ad returns this peak shopping season

10 Oct 2024

Innovative loyalty progammes are key component of modern retail strategies

CRM

Innovative loyalty progammes are key component of modern retail strategies

27 Sep 2024

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Regulatory

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker 17 Sep 2024

The K-wave hits SA as appetite for K-ontent grows says Eloiuse Kelly, Viu SA country head

Streaming

The K-wave hits SA as appetite for K-ontent grows says Eloiuse Kelly, Viu SA country head

13 Sep 2024

Retail businesses in Cape Town's CBD "satisfied" with business conditions

Retailers

Retail businesses in Cape Town's CBD "satisfied" with business conditions

13 Sep 2024

Shift to omnichannel payments in retail to drive efficiencies and enhance CX

Banking & Finance

Shift to omnichannel payments in retail to drive efficiencies and enhance CX

Quintin van der Linde & Don Lange 19 Jul 2024

New measures will level playing field for e-commerce entrepreneurs

E-commerce

New measures will level playing field for e-commerce entrepreneurs

10 Jun 2024

Lebo Ramolahloane, vice chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association

Energy

Fuel price drop brings winter cheer to families and retailers

4 Jun 2024