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 | The winners of the fourth Absa Business Day Development Awards have been announced, with Tiger Brands claiming the coveted title of Overall Winner... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH WATCH: Technologies such as blockchain, AI, robotics and VR have become commonplace as they allow us to understand consumer behaviour and meet customers where they are. But, what about that personal touch? Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | The winners of the 2021 SACSC Retail, Design and Development Awards (RDDA) were revealed this week. Among the category winners were... Read |
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 | PepsiCo is expanding local partnerships and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa as part of its global to help 50 million people gain ready access to affordable, nutritious foods by 2030... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA TFG wants to locally manufacture 30 million pieces of clothing a year within four years as it increasingly turns away from global supply chains... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | Singapore-based fintech firm Kiwi Pay Group is set to launch what it claims will be the "biggest online marketplace in sub-Saharan Africa", with millions of product SKUs across various categories... Read |
 | ISSUED BY XNEELO Starting your own e-commerce business can be tough - and learning the ins and outs even tougher. A new report identifies the challenges and skills gaps faced by South African e-commerce entrepreneurs, and outlines areas where the industry can offer assistance... Read |
 | The report explores how consumers, businesses and marketers shifted focus during the pandemic... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY TFG (THE FOSCHINI GROUP) Whether is it fashion or tech, sportswear, homeware, jewellery or value, there are more than 140 Black Friday deals across 50,000 products at TFG!... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's largest food producer Tiger Brands is close to clinching a deal with a business that is closely aligned to its health and nutrition strategy... Read |
 | Meal-kit delivery company UCook has launched a range of frozen meals designed for kids. UCook teamed up with Kath Megaw, a South African paediatric dietician, to create the range. Read |
 | Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide has revealed its prestigious list of wines earning the maximum rating of five stars in the new 2022 edition. The unveiling coincides with the launch of the guide on Platter's digital platforms... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN Currently, children's access to alcohol is not sufficiently monitored and is contributing to increased social disintegration... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT Manufacturers and retailers are looking to innovation to find sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic. One such solution is the locally manufactured Freshpact range of paper punnets, developed by Mpact, the leading South African packaging manufacturer and recycler... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | SONICA WILKEN AND VICKY STILWELL Another revolutionary case for 3D marks was handed down by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, reiterating that trade mark law should not be confused with patent law... Read |
| Research |
 | SIMONE KAKANA, ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA There is light at the end of the tunnel for retailers given 77% of consumers are gearing up for Black Friday shopping this year with only 10% saying they will not be shopping up a storm... Read |
 | This year's Black Friday sales performance is predicted to outdo the levels in 2020, according to insights from BankservAfrica data... Read |
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 | The annual Footprint Marketing Awards seek to recognise exceptional shopping centre marketing, innovation and creative achievements, together with economic success, within the SA's property industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HAVEYOUHEARD Ahead of the in_Podcast conference taking place online this Thursday, 25 November, we talk to Jon Savage, one of the keynote speakers about what to expect from the event... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Thousands of workers, disgruntled over low wages and changes to terms and conditions of employment, went on strike on Friday at companies owned by Massmart... Read |
 | PROMIT MUKHERJEE Workers will start an indefinite strike on Friday at all group companies owned by Massmart in South Africa, creating another problem at the retailer struggling to turnaround... Read |
 | The Shoprite Group has introduced an online bottle store, LiquorShop Online, selling more than 3,000 drinks and accessories at supermarket prices, and offering nationwide home delivery. Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Spar Group reported a marginal rise in its annual profit and a slower turnover growth of 2.9%, weighed down by lockdown restrictions across all its markets as well as the impact of the civil unrest at home... Read |
 | Sportswear retailer The Cross Trainer has opened the doors to its first flagship store, located at the V&A Waterfront shopping mall in Cape Town... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Woolworths Holdings expects first-half profit to fall by more than 20% due to extended lockdowns in Australia and civil unrest at home... Read |
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 | Stats SA reports that South Africa's retail trade sales increased by 2.1% year-on-year in September 2021... Read |
| Security |
 | SIMEON TASSEV As retailers rush to be present for the two most significant shopping days of the year, it is more important than ever to tighten online security... Read |
| Technology |
 | ROBBIE KEARNS The future of retail will continue to be centered around the competition for consumer loyalty in an all-digital world, writes Robbie Kearns of Salesforce... Read |
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 | Tech giants Google, Apple, and Samsung lead the pack by inspiring people to think differently... Read |
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