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EVAN-LEE COURIE Lynn Reines, head of marketing at Cape Union Mart, shares with Bizcommunity the thinking behind its new positioning, how changing consumer behaviours are shaping the outdoor retail landscape, and more... |
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 | HEATH BATT Businesses invest months of planning, marketing spend and hard-won shelf space into promotional campaigns only to discover, weeks later, that their sales stalled due to their products not being in stock in store... read |
|  | DIETER OELOFSE AND SHAUN SHEHAB There are three questions that preoccupy South Africa’s retailers in 2026. How do you get customers through the door, how do you keep them there, and how do you persuade them to spend? read |
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| |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE Patty Mulauzi, resident colour expert at Kansai Plascon, talks about how youth-led initiatives are transforming South Africa's neighbourhoods... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | While growth remains relatively modest, April's figures suggest that South Africa's retail sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid a challenging economic environment... Read |
 | Mobile technologies contributed $240bn to Africa’s economy in 2025, driving jobs, revenue and digital transformation, though affordability remains a major barrier... Read |
| CRM |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID "Consistent customer experience is designed intentionally, through people, culture, leadership and reinforcement," writes Liezel Jonkheid, founder and director, Consumer Psychology Lab... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | BARRY LANDMAN Barry Landman, chairperson of the Grapefruit Variety Focus Group of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa, argues that fresh-produce marketers must move beyond nutrition-focused messaging to connect with Gen Z's values around sustainability, affordability and authenticity... Read |
 | A win for sustainable fashion in Africa as Tanzanian duo KelTex take home the 2026 Global Change Award… Read |
 | The awards recognise 10 winners across eight categories... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | The collection will feature graphic T-shirts, hoodies, pyjama sets and babywear that blend Hello Kitty's globally recognised aesthetic with Springbok colours and branding... Read |
| FMCG |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Food inflation slowed to 1.6% year-on-year in May 2026, supported by strong crop and horticulture production, according to FNB Commercial senior agricultural economist Paul Makube... Read |
 | Tolokazi Beer follows Chicken Bar and Palé as the latest company selected for support... Read |
 | The singer's vocals now feature in Debonairs Pizza's latest television commercial, helping to drive awareness for the new product launch while reinforcing the campaign's message... Read |
 | The recognition is also a significant milestone for local entrepreneurship, demonstrating that South African brands can compete and win against established international players... Read |
 | Simply Deli's journey from a small kitchen operation to supermarket shelves highlights the transformative potential of Spar's Supplier Development Programme... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | NELSON BANYA The transaction marks a significant step in the recovery of one of southern Africa's largest sugar producers after years of financial distress... Read |
 | Africa's food economy continues its upward trajectory with the arrival of Anuga Select SA... Read |
| Franchising |
 | LARRY HODES Franchisors and franchisees are both reporting falling revenues and tougher trading conditions. The standard responses “open more stores," “tighten brand audits”, “cut costs" are not working the way they used to... Read |
 | South Africa's recent celebration of World Franchise Day under the theme 'Building the South African economy through franchising' provides a useful moment to reflect on how the sector is evolving... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | South African skin problems need locally-made skin solutions... Read |
| Packaging |
 | A significant number of consumers globally do not see aluminum/metal packaging as highly sustainable... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | RYAN TUCKER The Supreme Court of Appeal's ruling proves sound-alike names are a legal wildfire that can incinerate your entire business... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | DANIEL MALAN, ISSUED BY DENTSU Retail media has quickly become one of the fastest growing segments in the marketing ecosystem. Globally and in South Africa, retailers are transforming their owned platforms into media channels... Read |
 | HEATH BATT Despite the scale of this investment, 61% of FMCG manufacturers report difficulty executing planned promotions, and 75% say they struggle to manage modern trade complexity altogether... Read |
 | The initiative marks a significant evolution for the retailer as it seeks to position itself at the intersection of fashion, music and contemporary street culture, while strengthening its appeal among Gen Z consumers... Read |
 | ellesse has served a sporting philosophy shaped by confidence, individuality and an innate sense of style, and the Do It Like An Italian campaign brings that spirit into the present, blending heritage with a more modern, expressive energy.... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY MALL OF AFRICA This winter school holiday, Mall of Africa will bring energy, excitement and a healthy dose of friendly competition to fire up the soccer spirit of the World Cup with The Goal Zone, Winter’s Ultimate Playoff, an action-packed indoor football experience designed to keep children moving, laughing and entertained... Read |
 | As South African consumers lose their need for the mall experience, shopping malls need to rethink their purpose in order to continue attracting customers... Read |
| Africa |
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 | Africa’s digital challenge is no longer building networks, it’s getting people to use them... Read |
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 | ANATHI MADUBELA, NELLIE PEYTON AND FRANK PHIRI Labour unions warn workers they will not be protected if they attend the anti-immigrant protests on 30 June... Read |
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