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|  | | Discovery Vitality’s new research emphasises that the choices we make in the grocery aisle not only influence what we eat but can also have a great impact on our overall well-being and health outcomes...read |
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| |  | NTANDOKAZI NTOZAKHE Tasneem Karodia, NewForm Foods co-founder is a trailblazer, exemplifying the power of female leadership in driving industry transformation... Read |  | AA-ISHA HASSIEM This Women's Month we sit down with Michele Serfontein, a former professor who now owns an Ocean Basket franchise in Hermanus... Read |
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| |  | Generation Z is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics, and retailers need to adapt their strategies if they are to remain relevant... Read |  | South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | Fast-growing adoption of digital supplier payments among micro-merchants and informal retailers such as spaza shops is helping to reduce security risks, costs and inefficiencies associated with cash payments right across the value chain... Read |
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| Commercial Property |
 | Fourways Mall continues its forward momentum with significant strategic upgrades and the introduction of an array of new retail brands... Read |
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| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Bielle Bellingham, former executive creative director of Decorex Africa and 100% Design Africa, joins innovative brand, Chommies, as marketing and new business director... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY LG As only the third market in the Middle East and Africa region to launch a brand-specific online store, LG South Africa is pioneering a new era of digital retail excellence... Read |
 | SOLshop has reached its first anniversary with impressive growth and a transformative impact on the country's online shopping landscape... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Dis-Chem has partnered with the Kolisi Foundation, committing R3m to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa... Read |
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 | Fairtrade Africa's Change Day, themed ‘Navigating a Fairer Future: Harnessing Global Market Dynamics for Ethical and Sustainable Growth’, addressed the issue of the escalating environmental challenges and growing inequalities in ethical markets... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY STILES “It’s not about a tile. It’s about a lifestyle.” This is the motivating motto behind Stevie Joubert, CEO of tile retailer, Stiles, on the eve of the company’s latest lifestyle promo which launches on 30 August 2024... Read |
 | Gen Z's are redefining the fashion landscape by making sustainability a deciding factor in their buying decisions... Read |
 | Under Armour has entered the sports fashion market with the recent launch of its Unstoppable Collection... Read |
 | South African rap sensation Nasty C has been named a brand ambassador for lifestyle, leisure brand ellesse... Read |
 | H&M and Reebok have unveiled a new kidswear collaboration of reimagined sportswear... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Wherever you find South Africans moving and having a good time together, you are sure to find Extreme – Mzansi’s favourite invigorating apple ale... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES We sit down with Nicole Hewitt, senior brand manager at Extreme, to discuss the brand's exciting new flavour, Extreme Passion Fruit, and how it's set to #MoveMzansi... Read |
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 | BRENDAN GRUNDLINGH South Africa’s dynamic beverage industry is not just a major contributor to the country's GDP; it is a cornerstone of economic growth, fuelled by evolving consumer habits, urbanisation, and a rising population. .. Read |
 | Meridian Wine Merchants has won The Advantage Award for Top Liquor Supplier overall in South Africa for 2023... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | In a move to reduce unnecessary packaging and promoting a culture of re-use, Woolworths has launched the WBeauty refillable make-up range... Read |
 | H&M Beauty products are now available in selected H&M stores across the country and online from Superbalist, starting 29 August 2024... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | Saudi Arabia has lifted a 21-year ban on imports of South African meat products, opening up a lucrative market for South African producers, according to Ambassador Mogobo Magabe... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | The NCC received complaints from consumers alleging that these suppliers have contravened the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY Cold coffee consumption is becoming increasingly popular among global and South African consumers, due to its distinguished, milder taste, as well as its ability to offer consumers convenience and on-the-go refreshment, particularly during warmer seasons... Read |
 | For the first time, both male and female South African consumers are equally engaged in loyalty programmes, with 76% participation from each gender... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | The MMA Smarties Business Impact Index (BII) has been announced with the South African winners announced in the Africa and EMEA categories... Read |
 | Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s HealthyFood benefit... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | ISSUED BY SMART MEDIA In the bustling world of supermarkets, where competition is fierce and customer expectations are high, standing out is more important than ever... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Pick n Pay said that proceeds from listing its discount grocery chain Boxer could total R8bn ($450m), according to its preliminary estimate... Read |
 | Despite numerous toy retailers facing closures and reduced operations, Toys R Us continues to sustain its operations and growth through strategic investments... Read |
| Security |
 | South Africa experienced a 20% increase in shoplifting between 2022 and 2023, with the Western Cape and Gauteng seeing the highest spikes in this form of crime... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | Empty shelves and inventory-heavy warehouses; how omnichannel retailing, propelled by data, is becoming a game changer in retail supply chain... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY MINDFUL MASTERMINDS Mindful Masterminds, in collaboration with Lenovo, has announced Masterminds@Play - a groundbreaking venue designed to revolutionise the future of learning for children at Fourways Mall, Johannesburg... Read |
 | NWK, an agricultural company known for its extensive retail network mainly in the North West in South Africa, has teamed up with BCX and Q-Kon to enhance its communication capabilities... Read |
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 | NITA MORGAN Women's Month highlights ongoing issues of poverty and unemployment impacting women. The CX sector in Cape Town offers hope, aiming to create jobs and improve gender equality by addressing barriers and investing in 24-hour infrastructure... Read |
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