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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Crocs recently launched its latest Height Collection at an exclusive event held at The Nines in Sea Point, Cape Town... read |
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 | ISSUED BY SWITCH ENERGY DRINK Initially, Switch introduced the immune-boosting Vita C range with an orange flavour. Despite the inherent risks of venturing into new territory, the launch was a success...read |
|  | DANETTE BREITENBACH Negative social media conversations on Adidas’ decision to drop supermodel Bella Hadid from its SL72 campaign have led to its brand sentiment plummeting...read |
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| |  | Morongwe “Mo” Mokone and Refilwe Sebothoma were named winners of the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award, respectively... Read |
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| |  | With the global surge in the ‘sober curious’ movement, people are re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol... Read |
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| Commercial Property |
 | Fairvest Limited’s Metalbox skyscraper is “history in the making”, a landmark in sustainable architecture and testament to engineering innovation... Read |
 | The Neighbourhood Square Shopping Centre in Linksfield, Johannesburg, has been transferred into the hands of its new owners, Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and Burstone Group... Read |
| CRM |
 | ISSUED BY NIQ AND GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY NielsenIQ (NIQ) announced the integration of consumer panel and retail measurement data into its NIQ Discover platform, providing retailers and brands the Full View on a single platform... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | SINOVUYO MFIKI Meet Makatu Tshi-vhula, a young entrepreneur who went from working at a candle manufacturing factory to owning one... Read |
 | Mattel has introduced the addition of a blind Barbie doll, created to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them and inspire all children to tell more stories through play... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Shoprite and Checkers' Eastern Highlands bottled water is being sold at the lowest feasible price at supermarkets nationwide, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the KZN's water relief efforts... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Heineken is leading the charge towards a more sustainable future with its innovative Waste to Wear initiative, introduced alongside the debut of the iconic 650ml returnable Star Bottle earlier this year... Read |
 | SARWAR KHAN Locally and internationally, sustainability is shaping the retail boardroom agenda, influencing every aspect of strategy through Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, writes Sarwar Khan, senior manager of global digital sustainability at BT Global... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The 7th annual edition of Creative Coffee Week (CCW) in partnership with FNB, takes place from 24-26th July 2024 at FNB’s Acacia House on Umhlanga Ridge, KZN... Read |
 | Ticketmaster, with the aim of expanding its presence in Africa, has acquired South African ticketing company Quicket... Read |
 | Africa Textile Talks 2024 lineup revealed... Read |
 | The conference will address pressing topics identified by industry members, offering a platform for expert insights and networking opportunities... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shein will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa in August as the online retailer aims to expand its brand recognition in the country... Read |
| FMCG |
 | Inspired by South African street food, the kota, NikNaks has launched its new "Cheesy Kota" flavour... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Headline inflation decelerated to a 2024 low of 5.1% year-on-year in June, with monthly inflation slowing to 0.1% month-on-month. Food inflation reached 4.1% year-on-year, the lowest since February 2020, with increases in "bread and cereals," meat, and "milk, eggs, and cheese" categories... Read |
 | Spearhead Spirits has launched Sango African Agave, a small-batch, ultra-premium agave spirit, in South Africa... Read |
 | In a continued effort to provide affordable options for consumers, Massmart has introduced a budget-friendly food staple, Econo samp... Read |
 | The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) strongly believes that targeted chicken products should be included in an expanded list of items that are zero-rated for VAT... Read |
 | Lallemand Inc (through its South African affiliate, Rymco Pty Ltd, trading as Anchor Yeast) has agreed to buy the Marmite and Bovril black spreads and Savoury Food Ingredients business unit from PepsiCo South Africa... Read |
 | Rhodes Quality has launched its brand-new Veggie Bowl range, and comes in three variants: Vegetable and Bean Stew, Chickpea and Lentil Casserole, and Vegetarian Curry... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | FEDHASA has revealed a strategic alliance with TRC, aimed at unifying and strengthening the sit-down restaurant sector nationwide... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | TRESemmé has partnered with South African fashion brand, MaXhosa Africa, to spotlight the nation's rich style heritage and debuts the All Hair All You campaign... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa's (CGA) Orange Focus Group has further reduced export estimates for Navels and issued the largest cut for Valencia oranges, due to extreme weather in key growing regions... Read |
 | At the Agoa Forum, Anne Aliker praised international trade and infrastructure investments, emphasising Agoa's benefits, while urging adaptable investment and deeper US-Africa ties... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | South Africa ushers in a new era with President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the groundbreaking Procurement Bill. This landmark legislation promises to transform procurement practices nationwide, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and local support... Read |
| Research |
 | According to new research from Euromonitor International, South Africans want to increase spending on health and wellness... Read |
 | Warc's 2024 Global Consumer Trends report identifies five consumer trends shaping consumer spending in the year ahead... Read |
 | A recent Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) survey reveals that more than two-thirds of South African agribusinesses adopted innovative practices between 2019 and 2021, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Just a week before the opening of the Paris Olympics, Adidas' retro ad campaign courts controversy... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Brendan Seery is back! This week Bic inspires, two local radio stations disappoint, and Sasol's reward programme lets him down - again... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has upheld Procter & Gamble’s advertisement for Always XXL pads, which features a realistic depiction of menstrual blood... Read |
 | PAULINE OUDIN Pauline Oudin, CEO at Gradient says influence now goes beyond just celebrities and social media content creators... Read |
| Retailers |
 | LAUREN SAMAAI Lauren Samaai, senior manager: Retail Business at Accenture Africa, takes a look at retail strategy through store reinvention... Read |
 | Nicci Boutiques has reopened its flagship store in Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg... Read |
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 | The company will be targeting monthly sales of 800 units within the first year of operation, with their Jetour X70 Plus and Dashing models as the first to hit the market... Read |
 | KOKETSO MANO June headline inflation was 5.1%, slightly below the forecast. Core inflation slowed to 4.5%, with food prices contributing. Fuel prices fell 4.6% m/m... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | At the AfCFTA Conference, Alderman James Vos called for open skies, private sector port involvement, and streamlined visas to enhance trade and drive economic growth across Africa... Read |
 | New technology such as AI, data analytics and the Internet of Things offers exciting opportunities to enhance the safety and trade compliance of cross-border road shipments, while ensuring efficient, streamlined traffic flows... Read |
| Technology |
 | WARREN HAWKINS Generative AI has recently taken centre stage as a transformative tool for businesses, particularly in customer service... Read |
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Philip Sidney "Either I will find a way, or I will make one." A. P. J. Abdul Kalam "We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us." George Herbert "Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." Epictetus "The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." Thomas A. Edison "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." |
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