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 | AILSA WINGFIELD Despite the dissemination of vaccines in the months ahead, a larger portion of consumer spending will be impacted by recessionary conditions... read |
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| |  | ROWAN LEIBBRANDT A light-hearted take on drinks mega-trends for the year ahead... Read |  | NICOLA COOPER Our current homebound reality will continue to influence purchasing decisions. The demand for indoor fitness, remote working, and therefore comfortable yet stylish attire, presents an opportunity for fashion businesses... Read |  | |  | MICHAEL SMOLLAN The direct-to-consumer model allows deeper brand relationships and an omnichannel approach to deriving value... Read |  | MIRA WEINER The plant-based movement has become an unstoppable trend globally as well as in South Africa during the last few years. Entrepreneur, food consultant and plant based advocate Mira Weiner highlights seven key plant-based trends for 2021... Read |  | |
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 | As You Sow has filed shareholder proposals with 10 leading consumer goods companies and retailers, calling for commitments to absolute cuts in the use of plastic packaging... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | The Lego Group has released its decorative Botanical Collection, comprising Flower Bouquet and Bonsai Tree sets for green-fingered or plant-loving adults looking for simple, mindful activities... Read |
 | Manufacturing production decreased by 3.5% in November 2020 compared with November 2019, according to data from Statistics South Africa... Read |
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 | Digital sales grew around 58% during the five days leading up to Christmas, despite earlier shipping cutoffs... Read |
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 | HYEJUNE PARK AND COSETTE MARIE JOYNER ARMSTRONG In 2019, secondhand clothing expanded 21 times faster than conventional apparel retail did... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE DIAMONDS Joel Graham recently launched the Cape Diamonds Tanzanite Earring Catalogue, which is still a work-in-progress as he has many exciting designs in mind to add, making this a cutting-edge and evolving collection... Read |
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 | Engen has introduced its own private label convenience brand, Quickshop & Co., focused on offering quality, locally-sourced products at a competitive price... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LEAP COMMUNICATIONS The cannabis trade could dramatically bolster South Africa's economy if authorities followed global trends and eased the country's prohibitively regulated industry, according to the Cannabis Trade Association Africa... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BURGER KING Burger King is making a leap forward by introducing a completely new visual design that will be present throughout all touchpoints of the guest experience... Read |
 | ISSUED BY STUDIO[K]IRMACK Little did Ashleigh Kavanagh know, two years ago, in her role of marketing manager for a South African lifestyle brand, that the company she was working for would one day be her client. But that's exactly how it's turned out in her new role of brand strategist and business developer at Studio[K]irmack... Read |
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