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| |  | DANETTE BREITENBACH Edna Mohale-Maphita, head of marketing at Kenvue SSA says she literally stumbled into marketing after wanting to study chemical engineering... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE This Women's Month, we chat with Lorna Scott, visionary CEO and founder of Inverroche Distillery... Read |  | NTANDOKAZI NTOZAKHE Terri Coetser's journey to owning two Ocean Basket franchises in KwaZulu-Natal speaks volumes about persistence, passion, and a relentless commitment to success... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE With over 17 years of experience in retail and hospitality development, Melinda Isaacs is a seasoned development executive at Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), the company which specialises in rental property in retail, hotel, and office space... Read |
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 | South African hip-hop superstar and fashion entrepreneur K.O. has entered into a partnership with Martell, one of the oldest and greatest cognac houses globally... Read |
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 | Smollan, a global retail specialist, has acquired a majority stake in Send Me a Sample Limited... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | CHIPO MUSHWANA Is South Africa’s future cashless? Navigating the evolution of digital payments… Read |
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| E-commerce |
 | KHOSI NCUBE Khosi Ncube, chief experience officer at Rentoza outlines the importance of the customer experience in a modern e-commerce environment... Read |
 | On Thursday, 22 August 2024, Pick n Pay asap! hosted its first live shopping show, breaking new ground in the local e-commerce space... Read |
 | Yaga, a South African marketplace for preloved fashion, has revealed that its users have collectively made over R500m by selling preloved items on the platform... Read |
 | At the end of August, LG Electronics South Africa is set to unveil a new online store, revolutionising the direct-to-consumer shopping experience... Read |
 | The findings of PwC’s inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers’ changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY JOCKEY SOUTH AFRICA Industries like clothing manufacturing highlight the need to address historical inequalities. Robust training programmes empower employees while enhancing their skills and career growth... Read |
 | The e-waste recycling partnership between EWaste Africa, the E-Waste Recycling Authority and Pick n Pay, has evolved into an employment initiative for people with disabilities... Read |
 | Wetility and and A2Pay have partnered to empower informal retailers with sustainable energy independence and financial resilience... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The Overberg is preparing for Nampo Cape from 11-14 September 2024 at Bredasdorp Park. Marking its 5th year and the 30th anniversary of Mechanisation Day, Nampo Cape highlights top agricultural innovations and networking opportunities... Read |
 | The Shoprite and Checkers 2024 Championship Boerewors competition's Top 10 finalists have been announced... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY SAPPI In our fast-paced world, typified by its burgeoning consumerism and its use and discard mentality, fashion is a fickle mistress and responsible textile production is fraught with challenges... Read |
 | Johnnie Walker Blonde is taking strides into the realm of drop culture through its partnership with local clothing brand, Happyville... Read |
 | Ardmore has introduced a range of pure silk scarves, twills and pocket squares, in a celebration of art, culture, and legacy... Read |
 | Online global retailer boohooMAN has launched its first-ever collaboration with twin brothers and South African dynamic duo, Major League DJz... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY Globally, tea consumers are expecting more from their favourite hot drink than simple flavour and enjoyment, with increased demand for tea that also provides a freshly brewed cup of functional health benefits... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Headline inflation decreased from 5.1% year-on-year in June to a 39-month low of 4.6% year-on-year in July 2024. Monthly, it rose 0.4%, driven by electricity and core inflation pressures... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACMOBILE Hit a pothole on your route to market? Find out how digital platforms can help FMCG businesses overcome distribution challenges in emerging markets... Read |
 | NTANDOKAZI NTOZAKHE World Plant Milk Day, celebrated on 22 August, is a global occasion to acknowledge the innovation and impact of plant-based milk alternatives... Read |
 | Ruard Briel from Centurion, Gauteng, has won the 2024 Shoprite and Checkers Championship Boerewors competition after almost a decade of perfecting his recipe... Read |
| Franchising |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Three winners of the second annual Bidvest Bank Sorbet-Preneur programme have been announced at an awards ceremony held in Morningside on Friday afternoon... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | During Women’s Month, Kotex promotes menstrual health, combating period poverty, and breaking stigmas through education, collaboration, and empowering initiatives for South African women... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) has officially launched nicotine pouch brand Zyn into the South African market... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ANTON OOSTHUIZEN, ISSUED BY QUICKEASY SOFTWARE The packaging and plastic manufacturing industries in South Africa are facing increasing pressure to remain competitive while dealing with a complex web of challenges... Read |
| Research |
 | According to the latest findings from CGA by NIQ, 51% of South African consumers now prioritise value over price in their drink selections... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | Fanta’s latest experiential marketing campaign, Fanta Flavour Fantasy, can only be described as an Alice-in-Wonderland-Meets-Willy-Wonka’s-Chocolate-Factory, but orange experience... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Generational influences continue to shape consumer behaviour, as both Gen Z and millennial generations take the reins of parenthood, their differing approaches are reshaping the market for baby products... Read |
| Sales |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has reported a net profit of $710.6m for the second quarter of 2024... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Concerns about global lockdowns similar to Covid-19 have emerged following the WHO's PHEIC declaration for mpox. The outbreak, particularly in the DRC, involves a new strain and requires urgent containment efforts... Read |
 | ADRIAAN PASK The rand's strength post-elections reflects cautious optimism in the GNU, though economic improvements largely stem from a weakening dollar... Read |
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