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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE In an era where consumers can purchase almost any beauty product online in seconds, Takealot House of Beauty flips the script. It transforms a purely digital retailer into something tactile, social and immersive... read |
|  | ADHEESH ORI Consumers are now evaluating how well a brand fits into their lives, rather than just purchasing products or services... read |
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 | ISSUED BY DUO MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS Black Friday-Cyber Monday has become one of the most concentrated trading periods in South African retail. In just four days, the event now captures roughly a tenth of the total festive season retail activity... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BATA Some days are all about the plan… and others? Not so much. From “just popping out quickly” to turning one coffee into three, life has a way of unfolding in the most unexpected (and best) ways... Read |
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 | TERENA CHETTY Terena Chetty, leads brand strategy at CBR Marketing Solutions, gives insight into how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping customer experience at every touchpoint... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Cape Town has launched a R300m redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion, aiming to restore a historic coastal landmark and boost local economic activity... Read |
 | Next phase of Golden Acre redevelopment underway as construction on retail revitalisation commences... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Beginning 25 April 2026, the line will hit retail shelves worldwide, bringing Masters of the Universe to life across toys, gaming, collectibles, apparel and more, with additional drops throughout the year... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | NANCY DUSANI Businesses are no longer just competing on product, price, or service but on their ability to navigate and leverage these digital ecosystems effectively... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The certification confirms that more than 90% of all waste generated across the entire distribution campus is diverted from landfill... Read |
 | H&M Group aims to clarify its agenda on biodiversity and ecosystems... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY STILES Beautifully designed spaces rarely announce themselves loudly. Instead, they reveal their character quietly, in the rhythm of grout lines across a floor, the way light glides across a surface, or how a basin naturally meets a wall... Read |
 | Set to launch locally on 2 April 2026, the collection reflects a broader shift in fashion retail toward versatility, experience and elevated everyday wear... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS The iconic Swiss chocolatier unveils immersive, family-friendly experiences in Cape Town and Johannesburg this Easter weekend... Read |
 | DOMAINE RAUTENBACH "South Africa’s coffee culture now reflects a market that is more curious, more discerning and more expressive than ever before," says Domaine Rautenbach, senior brand manager for Jacobs... Read |
 | The recall affects Citro-Soda Regular 60g, 120g, and 4g sachets, with batch numbers starting with the letter “C”... Read |
 | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has also called on retailers to immediately remove all affected stock from shelves to prevent further risk to consumers... Read |
 | Insights from the latest Forecourt Retail Report 2025/2026 highlight how convenience retail is fast emerging as the sector’s primary growth engine... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY AGROPRO AFRICA 2028 AgroPro Africa 2028 has been officially launched as a dedicated trade platform serving Africa’s food, beverage, and pulp and paper processing industries... Read |
 | Chefs, restaurateurs, sponsors and media gathered to honour the creativity, dedication and excellence that continue to shape the country’s culinary landscape... Read |
 | The origins of The Belly Restaurant Group trace back to a series of experimental, one-night-only dinners that chef-restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart hosted while working together at their earlier ventures... Read |
 | The local food and beverages sector started 2026 on a positive note, with real income growth of 4.4% year-on-year in January, signalling steady recovery and resilience across key segments of the industry... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Leafline makes all of its products with cayenne pineapple leaves, which, when milled, produce a fibre stronger than cotton... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | As the demand for transparency continues to grow, brands are being challenged to rethink how they formulate, produce and communicate their products... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | South Africa has opened a new export route into Southeast Asia, with its first shipment of table grapes successfully arriving in the Philippines following market access approval in 2025... Read |
 | South Africa’s citrus industry is warning that fuel supply risks and isolated diesel shortages could disrupt logistics as the 2026 export season gets underway... Read |
| Packaging |
 | VANESSA BOSMAN With ongoing disruptions across key global trade routes, one area that is often overlooked is how these disruptions translate into packaging pressure for FMCG brands... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | South Africa’s fight against illicit tobacco products is falling short, and the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade is calling for stronger legislation, tighter enforcement and greater political follow-through... Read |
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 | MAROEFAH SMITH These collaborations show how brands in South Africa leverage wellness, beauty, and social good to attract engaged consumers... Read |
 | Social’s arrival as marketing’s third force... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | With the rapid expansion of on-demand commerce and last-mile delivery ecosystems, South Africa is about to undergo a fundamental two-wheeler mobility transition... Read |
| Retailers |
 | The opening coincides with the official launch of Garden Walk Mall in Hartenbos, making it a new lifestyle destination along the Garden Route... Read |
 | Now that five stores are open, MR.DIY South Africa is moving into its next phase of growth with a clear plan for opening more locations... Read |
 | More than a traditional endorsement, the collaboration is positioned as a values-driven alignment, reflecting a shared belief in preparation, endurance and the transformative power of the outdoors... Read |
| Security |
 | MZWAKHE POSWA Public protest is a protected constitutional right in South Africa. However, when protest action moves from traditional public spaces into privately owned commercial environments such as shopping centres, a different set of legal and risk considerations arises... Read |
| Technology |
 | ANDRé DE WET Despite near-universal smartphone penetration, 95% of retail in emerging markets remains offline. The reason is not tech aversion. It is tech exhaustion... Read |
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 | A new pan-African list is attempting to formalise what marketing leadership looks like across the continent... Read |
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 | GINEN MOODLEY Generative AI has moved quickly from novelty to operational tool. Many South African businesses are already using it in some form, often quietly and without formal policy frameworks in place... Read |
 | JOHN LOOS Sarb’s decision: Unpacking the economic implications of steady interest rates... Read |
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