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 | | Pick n Pay asap! is rallying behind SA's national cricket team by announcing it will fully refund all qualifying orders placed between 30 October and 17 November should the Proteas emerge victorious in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup...read |
|  | | Woolworths has announced its intention to acquire 93.45% of privately-owned pet retailer Absolute Pets from Sanlam Private Equity and Absolute Pets management...read |
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 | ISSUED BY TRADEWAY Black Friday signals the beginning of the festive season frenzy. In the world of retail and consumer goods, that means one thing - opportunity... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM The Biz Most Read Awards is the monthly accolade for companies to claim rightful recognition for business content activity and impressively amplified impressions for their company news and views... Read |
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 | LG Electronics recently announced its Q3 2023 consolidated revenue of KRW 20,7tn and operating profit of KRW 996,7bn, both the second highest third-quarter figures in the company's history... Read |
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 | RYAN FALKENBERG If you're a CEO or even a high-ranking executive, you're probably confident you know everything (or almost everything) about your business. But there's a good chance you're missing out on vital information... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY RT7 DIGITAL As we await the imminent arrival of the Amazon marketplace in South Africa in early 2024, the question arises: Is your brand Amazon retail-ready?... Read |
 | The market is expected to contribute R875bn by 2025... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | MARIETJIE BROWN As South Africa contends with the scourge of food wastage, estimated at 10.3 million tonnes per year, the logistics and supply chain industries are increasingly called on to play a central role in reducing waste and hunger... Read |
 | Just over a year ago, bp Southern Africa (bpSA) became the official fuel partner of SA Harvest, an organisation that salvages food destined for landfills, and delivers it to hungry people all over South Africa... Read |
 | Despite years of policy reforms, investments, and abundant untapped land resources, African countries remain at risk of severe food shortages... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Lukhanyo Mdingi, a Cape Town-based designer has been named the winner of the 2023 Amiri Prize, an annual fashion award and incubator, which was open to international designers for the first time... Read |
 | Reebok recently pulled out all the stops to celebrate the launch of their Above The Rim collection... Read |
| FMCG |
 | If you are feeling as if your prepared food, grocery, restaurant and food delivery behaviour has changed over the past few years, you are not alone... Read |
 | Fanta has announced the release of its newest creation in the 'What The Fanta' (WTF) line - a unique dessert-themed flavour that combines dessert-inspired notes with a purple hue... Read |
 | Consumer goods company Unilever announced on Monday, 31 October 2023, its board had decided to freeze CEO Hein Schumacher's fixed pay for the next two years... Read |
 | International quotations for rice, wheat, palm oil and pig meat declined... Read |
 | Jacobs has introduced two new variants to the range - Barista Espresso Italiano and Barista Crema Italiano... Read |
 | Castle Milk Stout has scooped up the 2023 Gold Monde Award for its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality and taste to beer enthusiasts... Read |
 | South Africa's death rates have slightly decreased, but non-communicable diseases, like diabetes and cancer, are on the rise, causing significant health and economic burdens. Non-communicable diseases account for 71% of global deaths, with 85% occurring in low to middle-income countries... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | "South African Wine Industry Professional Body was established to develop people and support industry-related entities to ensure social sustainability."... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ANNE-MARIE DE BEER Discover the profound connection between a balanced gut microbiome, reduced childhood mood swings, and lower adult anxiety and depression risk, as revealed in Roser Granero's study... Read |
 | Dis-Chem will be launching its Better Health podcast focusing on primary healthcare and wellness... Read |
 | Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a South African chain, saw a 17.2% profit drop in H1 due to economic challenges... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY PYROTEC Regarding the personal care and cosmetics industry, standout product coding and labelling solutions can't be overstated... Read |
| Research |
 | The 16th Annual Global Shopper Study confirms retailers are feeling the omnichannel squeeze, particularly with managing online returns and reducing shrink caused by theft, fraud and other contributing factors... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY JOE PUBLIC Chicken Licken Hotwings have become a national addiction for Mzansi. The craving for these spicy wings has become a cause for concern. That's why Chicken Licken has launched #CureTheCraving, a campaign by Joe Public depicting the extent to which one would go to satisfy their Hotwings craving... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS A study by Redseer Consultants shows that TikTok is shaping the shopping habits of South Africans this holiday season... Read |
 | SARAH BRITTEN Sarah Britten is currently a very frustrated marketer, hence her open letter to Facebook... Read |
 | Shop! South Africa's inaugural Shopper Marketing Awards winners have been announced... Read |
 | Disney celebrates 100 years of storytelling with A Wish For The Holidays campaign... Read |
 | Bulldog Gin revealed its latest milestone in its partnership with South African singer, rapper, and DJ, Lady Du by launching four eye-catching billboards... Read |
 | Five key factors have allowed Ocean Basket to maintain its family ethos and authenticity while expanding to become a global brand... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY BUSINESS PARTNERS LIMITED Online sales in South Africa have been on a gradual increase since the onset of the pandemic, bringing the industry to over R30bn by the end of 2020... Read |
 | TENNILLE BELL Black Friday was the busiest shopping day of the year for South Africa in 2022, with online spending growing significantly, especially in the electronics, clothing, and home appliances product categories... Read |
 | Village Walk, Atterbury's new retail development in Pretoria East, recently opened, uniting The Village's dining and leisure area with The Club precinct... Read |
| Sales |
 | The Springboks have brought home the coveted Webb Ellis Cup for a fourth time, and, with it, the Official Trophy Travel Case designed by Louis Vuitton for Rugby World Cup France 2023. But how much would this hand-crafted collector's item theoretically sell for?... Read |
 | As we enter the final stretch of the year, retailers are anxiously eyeing a bumper Festive Season shopping period... Read |
| Security |
 | With the festive season fast approaching, there are busy days ahead. Parking areas are going to be busy, with increased foot traffic into shopping centres, and crime rates will also increase... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | PAUL MEYER The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported in June this year, retailers are turning to new technologies and greater use of data across their supply chains in an effort to fix forecasting tools... Read |
 | DONNÉ NIEMAN The festive season is always a challenging period for warehousing in South Africa, thanks to pressures of increased demand and customer service expectations... Read |
 | The continent's young and tech-savvy population, combined with growing infrastructure investments, creates an ideal environment for businesses to flourish in this rapidly evolving landscape... Read |
 | The Competition Tribunal has granted Super Group Holdings approval without conditions to acquire Right Side Up... Read |
| Training |
 | ISSUED BY W&RSETA The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) recently held the sector's Good Practice Awards (GPA) to recognise organisations and individuals who have exhibited exceptional dedication to skills development... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africa faces a dire financial situation with persistent budget deficits and increasing debt. The government must borrow heavily, and debt is projected to reach 77% of GDP by 2025/26. Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS The balcony on the Castle Street side of The Athletic & Social Club gave away, injuring 20 people who were transported to nearby hospitals... Read |
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Vincent Van Gogh "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." John D. Rockefeller "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." Jean-Jacques Rousseau "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." Martin Luther King, Jr. "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." Epicurus "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." |
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