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 | NONHLELO NHLEKO, PAULA-ANN NOVOTNY AND ZIYANDA NGCOBO In response to both consumer and legislative pressures, some of South Africa's largest retailers and brands are now putting a greater emphasis on the recyclability of their packaging... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM Bizcommunity is inviting their creative communities to share their reasons to celebrate the forthcoming festive season under the banner of #FestiveTogether!... Read |
 | The National Consumer Commission is investigating Grandisyn CC, stating that the commission has reasonable suspicion that the Uitenhage-based company provided unsafe goods that posed potential risk to the public... Read |
 | Consumers are returning to in-store shopping in greater numbers, and out-of-home entertainment and travel are on the rise as three in five express optimism about the future... Read |
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| |  | EMILY STANDER Khumo Theko, a trends analyst and trend spotter, will focus on how brands are cultivating connections, navigating cultural relevance on social platforms through co-collaborations and influential cultural moments that drive consumer engagement... Read |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH Bronwyn Williams shares a taster of what delegates can expect from her executive trend presentation at BizTrends 02.02.2022... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY GFK In this BizTakeouts interview we speak to Zak Haeri, managing director and Nicolet Pienaar, head of market insights at GfK South Africa, to find out more about the latest market changes and trends, how consumer behaviour is changing, and the importance of real-time access to the latest data and intelligent automation... Read |
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 | Beauty company Avon has pledged over R600,000 to non-governmental organisations that are at the forefront of fighting the scourge of gender-based violence... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | ISSUED BY PYROTEC The 9450 E continuous inkjet printer from Markem-Imaje - locally represented in by Pyrotec PackMark - meets productivity, contrast and adhesion needs for cable, tube and extrusion manufacturers... Read |
 | According to eThekwini Furniture Cluster, SA furniture retailers have indicated that they're looking to replace imports by sourcing up to 2 million units per year from local manufacturers... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA The deal will result in the retailer owning a 50% stake in a new online delivery company... Read |
 | ISSUED BY XNEELO Being an entrepreneur is tough. Not only do you have to run your business - with all the administrative, financial and legal implications that entails - you also have to market your business too. Research conducted by xneelo within the Heavy Chef entrepreneur community shows that 46% of e-commerce entrepreneurs rate their marketing and sales skills as poor to average... Read |
 | RYAN MCFADYEN Multi-channel, or clicks-and-mortar shopping, has been with us for years. However, with their movement restricted by Covid lockdowns, consumer adoption of digital shopping advanced at an unexpected pace... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | A comprehensive exhibition of African basketry and an installation of beautiful travelling totems are among the cornerstones of the V&A Waterfront's festive décor over the December holiday season... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ACKERMANS Fans of Disney, Barbie - and superheroes like Spiderman - you are in for a treat this summer! South Africa's leading value retailer, Ackermans has new character sets and a selection of fun filp-flips for boys and girls available in-store... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DISTELL Savanna Premium Crisp and Dry Cider is at it again, tapping into South African culture because, Siyavanna SA! It's no secret that South Africans have zero chill - no chill on the streets and especially on Twitter... Read |
 | As one of Africa's oldest ongoing FMCG businesses, Tiger Brands has housed and produced some of the continent's most well-known brands - including Jungle Oats, All Gold, Koo, and Black Cat - for up to 100 years... Read |
 | Kerry Group, a business-to-business ingredient solutions provider for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has expanded its footprint in Africa following its acquisition of Rwanda-based Afribon. Read |
 | ISSUED BY DISTELL In a first for South Africa two creatives have collaborated in creating a one-of-a-kind sonically matured whisky, pushing the boundaries of whisky innovation and #WhiskyRemastered... Read |
 | A potential takeover deal between food and beverage giant Mondelez International and AVI Ltd's snacks and biscuits business has fallen through... Read |
 | The competition invites out-of-the-barrel creatives to submit game-changing brandy business ideas for the chance to win a cash award and mentorship in launching their new brand... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DISTELL Inspired by the city of Cape Town's vibrancy, the new Cape Portrait range from Durbanville Hills captures the sensorial melting pot of the city and its people... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY THIRST BAR SERVICES While the South African liquor industry haemorrhaged R8.5bn in lost sales in 2021 due to the pandemic and trade restrictions imposed on retail liquor stores, Thirst enjoyed success... Read |
| Franchising |
 | FNB data indicates that the franchising sector is showing signs of recovery ahead of the festive season, especially in quick service restaurants... Read |
| Green Sustainability |
 | WWF SA shares innovative green gift and wrapping ideas to help transform your festive season shopping into a truly Earth-saving adventure.... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Sorbet partners with Powa to raise awareness of GBV... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | DR BEATE STIEHLER-MULDER AND KGAUGELO MEHLAPE Informal retailers are the backbone of the township economy, bridging many social and economic gaps in the country... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has welcomed the Western Cape High Court judgment dismissing wine producers' body, Vinpro's challenge of the constitutionality and lawfulness of liquor bans imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BRANDMAPP To say that alcohol is an integral part of South African life might be a bit of an understatement. With no less than four prohibitions since March last year, and numerous periods of restricted trading, our booze ban woes dominated conversations and regularly made national, and even sometimes, global headlines... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BMI RESEARCH The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 had a negative impact on overall beverage sales in South Africa as reduced household income saw consumers more focused on buying essential food items than beverages... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Thousands of striking workers at companies under Massmart Holdings in South Africa, which is owned by Walmart Inc, will return to work after reaching an agreement over disputes... Read |
| Sales |
 | More shoppers bagged online Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals than the previous year, as the 2021 volumes reflected higher year-on-year growth... Read |
 | The main contributors to the increase were retailers in pharmaceuticals and medical goods, cosmetics and toiletries; and textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods... Read |
| Training |
 | Anglo American's enterprise development arm Zimele has launched a retail skills development programme aimed at unlocking employment opportunities within the sector for youth in the company's host communities. Read |
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 | TALITA LAUBSCHER AND ALEXIA KAPLAN The Consolidated Direction on Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Certain Workplaces, which was amended by the Minister of Employment and Labour with effect from 11 June 2021, entitles employers to implement a mandatory vaccination policy for certain categories of employees. Read |
 | Google revealed the results of its 2021 Year in Search, showing how people go to Search to find answers to their biggest questions... Read |
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