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|  | | Commerce media is emerging as the next big frontier in retail – and it’s growing fast. But where does South Africa sit in this fast-growing ecosystem?...read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
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 | South African discount retailer Pepkor Holdings reported a 12.8% rise in half-year earnings... Read |
 | Despite a constrained consumer environment, Tiger Brands has delivered a strong set of results for the six months ended 31 March 2025... Read |
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 | Fairvest ramps up retail assets with strategic acquisitions... Read |
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 | LIEZEL JONKHEID In today’s experience-driven economy, customers aren’t just purchasing products or services — they’re investing in the entire experience... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's closure of a tax loophole that benefited global discount e-commerce retailers Shein and Temu is starting to show positive signs... Read |
 | The North Face has confirmed that its e-commerce website was impacted by a cybersecurity incident in April... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LIBSTAR Libstar deepens commitment with winter crop planting for World Hunger Day... Read |
 | DAWIE MAREE South Africa is food secure nationally, yet millions go hungry. Dawie Maree, head of information and marketing at FNB Business Agriculture, unpacks this paradox as the country takes the G20 chair in 2025... Read |
 | Pick n Pay is celebrating a major environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative has now diverted over 1.1 million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill... Read |
 | H&M Group and WWF share the vision of a more sustainable future for people and nature... Read |
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 | Cape Town and the Western Cape strengthen their position as leading global business events destinations, with new data confirming significant growth in international association meetings... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY JOCKEY SOUTH AFRICA Jockey South Africa announces the return of a consumer-favourite essential: the iconic Skimmies Slipshorts, now available as part of the full Seamfree Collection... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Fashion chain Ayana could have hundreds of stores, the CEO of its owner Pepkor told Reuters, as the South African retailer targets trendier customers and embraces the fast-fashion model of some rivals... Read |
 | Nike appoints Michael Gonda, former McDonald’s executive, as its new head of communications... Read |
 | Curve Gear has unveiled its latest product: ‘Hoodie for Life’; reportedly the first hoodie in South Africa to be backed by a lifetime guarantee... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) officially launched its Future Menus 2025 Vol. 3 trend report... Read |
 | With an above-inflation excise increase on beer, pressure is intensifying on beer producers and is likely to further encourage the illicit alcohol trade, says the Beer Association of South Africa... Read |
 | Shoprite and Checkers invite you to enter the 33rd annual Championship Boerewors competition before entries close on 20 June 2025... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | FRANK KNIGHT For South African businesses venturing into exports, credit risk management isn't just best practice; it's a fundamental discipline... Read |
 | CAMILLUS EBOH Nigeria has begun importing dairy cattle from Denmark as part of an ambitious plan to double its milk production over the next five years... Read |
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 | Limpopo spaza shop owners will get an opportunity to learn more about how they can access financial and non-financial support from the Spaza Shop Support Fund... Read |
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 | According to Lightstone Retail, Easter 2025 was defined by less crowded malls... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Vaseline and Krispy Kreme’s recent partnership exemplifies this approach by leaning into the “glazed” trend, with a clever nod to both skincare and lifestyle... Read |
 | In South Africa’s townships, R10 can unlock opportunity — a taxi ride to a job interview, a few megs of data to close a deal, or lunch to keep you going... Read |
 | Thanks to Corona’s signature bottle and lime ritual, a delightful surprise has been uncovered: flip the bottle, and the label reveals a secret sunset tucked within its design... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Fashion retailer, TFG reported a 4.6% rise in annual earnings, thanks to a rebound in sales in Africa in the second half of the year, store expansion and the acquisition of British chain White Stuff... Read |
 | Spar Group plans to sell its retail businesses in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom after completing a strategic review of its European operations... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Mr Price reported a 10.1% increase in full-year earnings, supported by strong second-half performance amid improved sales growth and reduced markdowns... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | The 2025 Sapics Conference in Cape Town will spotlight strategies to empower young supply chain professionals, featuring expert panels, AI-driven training, and student support to tackle skills gaps and youth unemployment... Read |
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 | SIBUSISO DUBE The submission of medical certificates by employees facing disciplinary action is a recurring issue for employers. Employees often produce medical certificates booking them off before a disciplinary hearing is scheduled to proceed... Read |
 | The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has announced the official start of the 2025 Filing Season, effective from 07 July 2025 to 20 October 2025. Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Ronen Aires, a thought leader in entrepreneurship who works with youth culture and cofounder and CEO of Student Village that helps large brands understand the youth, explores the next generation's value and power... Read |
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