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Woolworths to Pick n Pay: Spencer Sonn named CEO-designate

Retailers

Woolworths to Pick n Pay: Spencer Sonn named CEO-designate

22 Sep 2026

Higher fuel costs make convenience pricier for South African shoppers

Retail

Higher fuel costs make convenience pricier for South African shoppers

Nonhle N. Luthuli 22 Sep 2026

#HeritageMonth | Made In RSA's Nick Dreyer says local products need more than patriotism to sell

Retail

#HeritageMonth | Made In RSA's Nick Dreyer says local products need more than patriotism to sell

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Sep 2026

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Retail & Hospitality Property

New Africa Developments acquires Kalahari Mall

Issued by Catchwords 15 Sep 2026

CEM Africa 2026 closes on a high with a strong community response

Events & Conferencing

CEM Africa 2026 closes on a high with a strong community response

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 7 Sep 2026

Tshepo opens first Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront

Fashion

Tshepo opens first Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront

3 Sep 2026

Online retail reaches 10% of South Africa market as sales hit R159bn

E-commerce

Online retail reaches 10% of South Africa market as sales hit R159bn

2 Sep 2026

The Crazy Store appoints new Group CEO and managing director

Retailers

The Crazy Store appoints new Group CEO and managing director

20 Aug 2026

CEM Africa 2026: Africa’s CX leaders meet in Cape Town

Events & Conferencing

CEM Africa 2026: Africa’s CX leaders meet in Cape Town

Issued by CEM Africa Summit 17 Aug 2026

Spar Group appoints Lwazi Koyana interim chairman after board shake-up

Retailers

Spar Group appoints Lwazi Koyana interim chairman after board shake-up

17 Aug 2026

TCL opens its first local Experience Store at Cedar Square, Sandton

Fashion & Homeware

TCL opens its first local Experience Store at Cedar Square, Sandton

7 Aug 2026

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Phiwe Mareka’s journey from learner to leather entrepreneur

Design & Manufacturing

#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Phiwe Mareka’s journey from learner to leather entrepreneur

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Jul 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

Rosebank Mall launches The Urban Playground to boost experiential retail

Retail

Rosebank Mall launches The Urban Playground to boost experiential retail

24 Jul 2026

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Retail & Hospitality Property

MDS Architecture sets new benchmark for regional retail design

Katja Hamilton 16 Jul 2026

When it comes to grocery shopping in SA, it's all about the experience

Trends

When it comes to grocery shopping in SA, it's all about the experience

8 Jul 2026

Casio opens SA’s first G-Shock flagship store in Canal Walk

Retailers

Casio opens SA’s first G-Shock flagship store in Canal Walk

1 Jul 2026

1 year later: Mr. DIY South Africa nears 10th store, targets 14 by year-end

Retailers

1 year later: Mr. DIY South Africa nears 10th store, targets 14 by year-end

23 Jun 2026

The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till

Sales

The most expensive metre in retail is the one that leads to the till

Dieter Oelofse and Shaun Shehab 18 Jun 2026

Spar Group CEO Isaacs targets retailers with plans to restore margins

Banking & Finance

Spar Group CEO Isaacs targets retailers with plans to restore margins

10 Jun 2026

Fashion & Homeware

Tshepo opens new Mall of Africa store, signaling premium local brand growth

4 Jun 2026

Jumbo Mall: A community focal point reshaping everyday retail in eMalahleni

Retailers

Jumbo Mall: A community focal point reshaping everyday retail in eMalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 29 May 2026

Experiential-led retail is reviving South Africa's shopping malls

Commercial Property

Experiential-led retail is reviving South Africa's shopping malls

21 May 2026

Lancewood, Krispy Kreme launch limited-edition doughnut trio

FMCG

Lancewood, Krispy Kreme launch limited-edition doughnut trio

15 May 2026

From Anfield to Africa: Liverpool FC launches retail stores in Mzansi

Sport

From Anfield to Africa: Liverpool FC launches retail stores in Mzansi

8 May 2026

Over 100 stores open at new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni

Commercial Property

Over 100 stores open at new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni

5 May 2026

Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

Marketing

Spar centralises marketing with first-ever CMO appointment

23 Apr 2026

Need a new personal shopping assistant? Pixie on Sixty60 has you covered

Technology

Need a new personal shopping assistant? Pixie on Sixty60 has you covered

9 Apr 2026

Seamless shopping: AI helps transform shopping convenience

Technology

Seamless shopping: AI helps transform shopping convenience

9 Apr 2026

Woolworths introduces 4 concepts, one integrated experience at Sandton Gate Precinct

Retailers

Woolworths introduces 4 concepts, one integrated experience at Sandton Gate Precinct

31 Mar 2026

Agrimark opens urban retail oasis at the new Garden Walk Mall, Hartenbos

Retailers

Agrimark opens urban retail oasis at the new Garden Walk Mall, Hartenbos

25 Mar 2026

Refinery marks 10 years with expanded impact on everyday fashion

Fashion & Homeware

Refinery marks 10 years with expanded impact on everyday fashion

20 Mar 2026

For South Africans, being online and living life have become the same thing

Research

For South Africans, being online and living life have become the same thing

Issued by KLA 18 Mar 2026

Inside the luxury economy: Why cash isn't your golden ticket anymore

Sales

Inside the luxury economy: Why cash isn't your golden ticket anymore

13 Mar 2026

The future of paint shopping: Olympic Paints opens immersive colour cafe experience

Design & Manufacturing

The future of paint shopping: Olympic Paints opens immersive colour cafe experience

12 Mar 2026

Livo opens second store at Rosebank Mall with luxury lifestyle offerings

Fashion & Homeware

Livo opens second store at Rosebank Mall with luxury lifestyle offerings

9 Feb 2026

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Retailers

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Issued by Mall of Africa 27 Jan 2026

Fashion & Homeware

Liverpool FC secures Old School retail deal in SA

7 Jan 2026

Financial stress shifts Black Friday focus from luxury to necessity

Sales

Financial stress shifts Black Friday focus from luxury to necessity

2 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Olympus Sandton sets new benchmarks with R1bn sales in four days

1 Dec 2025

MR.DIY makes its KZN debut with a flagship store

Retailers

MR.DIY makes its KZN debut with a flagship store

28 Nov 2025

Spar Gourmet lands at Zimbali Oasis

Retailers

Spar Gourmet lands at Zimbali Oasis

28 Nov 2025

South Africa's retail future lies in digital innovation

Technology

South Africa's retail future lies in digital innovation

25 Nov 2025

Soshanguve Mall's grand opening brings 3,700 jobs to the community

Retailers

Soshanguve Mall's grand opening brings 3,700 jobs to the community

24 Nov 2025

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

Franchising

The Braai Republic opens in JHB with Ox Nché partnership

24 Nov 2025

Pick n Pay Klerksdorp Hyper reopens with a fresh new look

Retailers

Pick n Pay Klerksdorp Hyper reopens with a fresh new look

21 Nov 2025