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 | CHETAN VANMALI, YAEL SHAFRIR, EMILY GAMMON, SIDRAH SULIMAN, LAUREN JIMMY & DANICA JONKER Recent changes to the imposition of customs duties on online retail orders shine a light on the South African fashion industry... read |
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 | | The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has unveiled its economic research report, The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa....read |
|  | | In a recent bust, Western Cape police seized counterfeit luxury goods valued at approximately R55m, offering a glimpse into South Africa’s growing problem with fake high-end brands...read |
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 | ISSUED BY NIQ AND GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY South African shoppers spent a total of R181bn on FMCG in the second quarter (Q2) 2024, representing a 4,8% uplift compared with the same period last year... Read |
 | ZAIDA KAMISH, ISSUED BY INCUBETA The prevailing economy has seen a seismic shift in consumer behaviour and retailers hoping to cash in on the rapidly approaching shopping holidays will need to take a critical look at their strategies... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE South Africa’s consumer price inflation slowed in August 2024 to its lowest in 40 months, falling below the Sarb’s target. Monthly inflation rose slightly but remained below the previous month's increase... Read |
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 | Nike CEO, John Donahoe, will retire next month after nearly five years at the helm, capping a tenure marked by a series of missteps that caused the sneaker giant to lose ground to competitors... Read |
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| |  | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM Welcome to the launch of BizTrends 2025 – Neural Networking and the 20th iteration celebrating Bizcommunity’s BizTrends Report!... Read |  | |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | Capitec’s Heritage Day poll highlights how South Africans' cultural backgrounds and family traditions, especially mothers, strongly influence financial beliefs and behaviours... Read |
 | PayRetailers offers a unified simple payment solution that will be a game changer for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as their next move for strategic growth... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Fisher-Price is returning to its roots as it launches its new Wood range... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, online retailers in South Africa face challenges and opportunities in an evolving e-commerce landscape. The Digital Media Collective (TDMC) offers insights and strategies to help businesses prepare for this crucial shopping period... Read |
 | Amazon.co.za has announced the launch of ‘Shop Mzansi’, a curated storefront on Amazon.co.za showcasing unique local products that reflect South Africa’s rich and diverse cultures... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | A new R300m processing facility will add an extra 15,000 tonnes per annum of food-grade recycled PET (rPET) output capacity... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Exemplar, in association with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Property Finance, will host the Township Retail Investment Summit (TRIS) 2024 at Alex Mall on 2 October 2024. Read |
 | The finalists for the 2024 RCL Foods Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge have been announced... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY JOCKEY SOUTH AFRICA Jockey South Africa is inviting customers to embrace underwear that truly feels like them by redefining comfort and style with its latest Spring/Summer 2024 collection... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK Clockwork is thrilled to announce its partnership with Crocs, the iconic global footwear brand... Read |
 | At the forefront of sustainable fashion advocacy, Twyg's annual Sustainable Fashion Awards is calling on nominations from the public... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES September marks Heritage Month in South Africa, a time to celebrate our diverse cultures and traditions. At Volpes, we take pride in our rich heritage and the quality products we’ve been creating since 1929... Read |
 | ISSUED BY STILES As Heritage Month unfolds, Stiles proudly celebrates 24 years of growth, dedication, and community engagement... Read |
| FMCG |
 | Production at a Sasko bread production plant has been suspended after a rodent was found in a loaf of bread purchased by a KwaZulu-Natal shopper... Read |
 | Checkers Little Shop has returned, and this time with its largest ever collection of 44 collectable miniatures... Read |
 | Engen launched its quality barista-made coffee, Brazmat... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | Fedhasa has partnered with The Restaurant Collective and the South African Chefs Association to boost the hospitality sector’s economic impact, strengthen lobbying, and promote innovation... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | SweepSouth, a digital cleaning platform in South Africa, is refreshing its brand to reflect its values and future ambitions after 10 years in the industry... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | A Mamelodi-based detergents company is determined to take full advantage of the Partnering in Business with Germany Programme and export their products to international markets... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Natural Drinks has rebranded all of its beverages, introducing vibrant new designs that mark a significant evolution in its identity... Read |
| Research |
 | PRERNA BEDI South Africa's consumer confidence recovered further in the third quarter to its best since 2019, helped by improved willingness to spend and hopes of an interest rate cut in September... Read |
 | VML’s Future Shopper Report 2024 captures a global snapshot of the modern shopper and suggests the future of retail is being shaped by a multitude of trends including a growing desire for a seamless omnichannel experience... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | BB Bakeries is shining a spotlight on the role bread plays in the daily lives of millions of South Africans in its new TV campaign titled The Taste of Home... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ANN CROTTY Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector... Read |
 | HeyDude, the lifestyle brand renowned for its unbeatable comfort and style, has now opened its latest store at Menlyn Park... Read |
| Sales |
 | TERENA CHETTY Terena Chetty, head of strategy at 1Africa Consulting, shares why hosting or participating in events are a significant driver of direct business sales for small to medium enterprises... Read |
| Technology |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Huawei hopes to extend its lead in the wearables space with the new Watch GT 5 models and welcome more platform partners on board… Read |
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