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Pick n Pay has released a song featuring some of South Africa's most popular artists, to encourage consumers to shop responsibly during the Covid-19 lockdown... read
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In an emotional conference call to suppliers on Thursday, Edcon's CEO Grant Pattison delivered the news that the company is unable to pay its suppliers, as it only has sufficient liquidity to pay salaries... read
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ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM
Bizcommunity has always been the place where virtual business gets done and is fully set up to seamlessly enable your business communications through the 21-day national lockdown, starting at midnight on 26 March 2020... Read
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ISSUED BY PACINAMIX
McDonald's South Africa announced its decision to close all of its restaurants to the public with effect from midnight of Wednesday, 25 March 2020 in line with the national directive given by the President on Monday, 23 March 2020... Read
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Commercial Property
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Exemplar REITail has announced that it will be providing exclusive access to its malls on pension pay-out day for elderly customers from Monday, 30 March... Read
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Distell, producer and marketer of spirits, fine wines, ciders and RTDs, will begin producing hand sanitisers and other hygienic products at its production facilities... Read
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ISSUED BY PACINAMIX
McDonald's South Africa has given back to first responders protecting the country during the unprecedented lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic... Read
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FoodForward SA has launched a R50m appeal to extend its outreach footprint and get food to a wider network in order to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic... Read
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aQuellé has donated R500,000 towards the newly established Solidarity Fund. The independent fund will focus on combating and tracking the coronavirus, caring for the sick... Read
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Fashion & Homeware
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South African footwear brand Olympic International will this year become the first local brand to manufacturer its shoes using the Vibram outsoles, which are known for their excellent traction. Read
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Franchising
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The Association says one of franchising's biggest attributes is its ability to adapt and innovate... Read
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Health & Safety
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As the national lockdown takes a firm hold over the nation, Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has urged retailers to manage crowds and queues at their establishments, so as to slow the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). Read
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Informal Retailing
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ASHRAF HENDRICKS
Many traders have no savings and without any income they don't know how they will make it through the next 21 days... Read
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In-store Media
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ISSUED BY DMX
By understanding the brand message and target market, DMX was able to curate a unique recipe for Baglios's exceptional in-store journey... Read
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ISSUED BY MOVING TACTICS
Retail technologies and in-store analytic tools are being used extensively across the retail industry to encourage a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour and, in so doing, optimise the industry's brick-and-mortar performance... Read
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Packaging
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ISSUED BY PYROTEC
A white paper recently published by Future Market Insights (FMI) claims that the popularity of smart packaging is increasing in consumer goods and logistics services... Read
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Regulatory
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The National Consumer Commission, working jointly with the Competition Commission, has launched an investigation into allegations of excessive price hikes by 30 retailers from various provinces in the country... Read
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The Competition Commission says it has received several complaints from the public about rising prices for essentials such as some food, healthcare and hygiene products... Read
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Research
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E-retail transaction values will reach $4.8tn by 2024, up from $3.3 trillion in 2020, according to a new report from Juniper Research... Read
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Retail Marketing
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Many brands around the world are helping to spread the word and encouraging people to stay home to help curb the spread of the coronavirus... Read
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Retailers
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The Shoprite Group has allocated R102m to be used as a once-off appreciation bonus for its shopfloor and distribution centre employees to thank and support them for their tireless efforts... Read
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Technology
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The recent Covid-19 fuelled rush on retailers in South Africa, as consumers start stockpiling grocery staples, is leaving many shelves empty... Read
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Rudyard Kipling "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." H. Jackson Brown, Jr "Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness." Steve Jobs "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." Will Rogers "Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Bob Hooey "If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitor will." |
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