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 | ALETIA OBERHOLSTER When can genuine, brand name goods still be labelled “counterfeit”? The Supreme Court of Appeal has just answered that question in Yossi Barel v Popular Trading CC (handed down 23 June 2025) - and its guidance will matter to every South African company that imports, distributes or enforces branded products... read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has sided with a complaint against Lovisa South Africa, finding that the jewellery retailer misled consumers by featuring promotional images of products that were not actually available for sale...read |
|  | | Pick n Pay officially reveals the new Springbok jersey for 2025...read |
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 | ISSUED BY UNITRANS As Africa’s logistics sector undergoes rapid change, Unitrans is solidifying its position as a trusted and forward-thinking supply chain services partner... Read |
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| |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE This Youth Month, we chat with award-winning electric dance duo GoodLuck, who have shared stages with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Clean Bandit, and Jungle, plus headlined major festivals across South Africa... Read |  | KATJA HAMILTON Philani Potwana, CEO at FNB, shares insights on leadership, innovation, and empowering Africa’s youth to shape a more inclusive financial future... Read |  | |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | Peach Payments has introduced its point of sale (POS) device, the Digit Pro - a portable terminal that facilitates multiple payment methods through a customisable checkout flow... Read |
| CRM |
 | KUNAL BADIANI In today’s hyper-connected world, customers deserve more than just good products; they crave tailored experiences that speak to their individual needs and preferences... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Takealot grew its full-year revenue by 15%, with growth supported by investments in logistics, enhanced customer offerings and its subscription service as it faces competition from new market entrant Amazon... Read |
 | Vouchers are empowering South Africa’s underbanked, offering online access to millions... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Based in Hout Bay, Cape Town, the initiative brings together 21 women – 15 crocheters and six cutters – who repurpose discarded bread bags into multifunctional items... Read |
 | The Cape Union Mart Group shares its sustainability philosophy... Read |
 | Starbucks is turning the 30th birthday of its Frappuccino into something even more meaningful by connecting with its community in ways that matter... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | VIRGIL BETHANIE Drip Footwear was one of South Africa’s most visible SME success stories—until it wasn’t... Read |
 | Two titans of American culture, Levi’s and Nike have joined forces in a new sportswear collaboration... Read |
 | Anna Wintour, a towering figure in global fashion, is looking to appoint a new head of editorial content at American Vogue, which she has led for the past 37 years... Read |
| FMCG |
 | Woolworths has relaunched its Earth Friendly range of cleaning products... Read |
 | Woodlands Dairy, a South African dairy producer and the powerhouse behind the First Choice brand, proudly celebrates 30 years of 'Choosing Good'... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY AHEAD MARKETING SERVICES Pet lovers, rejoice. Pet Express has launched on South Africa’s most loved delivery app, Mr D, a new offering dedicated entirely to the needs of pets and their people... Read |
 | The second half of 2025 is set to be a pivotal moment for innovation and strategic focus within the global food and beverage sector... Read |
| Franchising |
 | F45 Training South Africa partners with Standard Bank to support aspiring franchise owners... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | GENASHA NAIDOO Genasha Naidoo, managing director at Beiersdorf Southern Africai, believes that diversity matters in skincare because there is power in representation and that there is value in developing products for all skin tones... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | The government’s Spaza Shop Support Awareness Campaign is providing much-needed clarity while also encouraging business owners to do things by the book... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s landfill space – the recyclable packaging thus diverted would fill 2,324 standard, six-metre shipping containers... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | KIM RAMPERSADH Labubu, first a mystical book creature and creation of Kasing Lung, recently took the world by storm as a collectible plush toy, developed and marketed by Pop Mart. The appeal has been driven by limited-editions, themed-collections and blind box buys... Read |
| Research |
 | Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the Coca-Cola system, contributed $10.4 billion in economic activity across its value chain in 2024... Read |
 | Data from Trade Intelligence shows rapid retailer expansion and high-frequency of in-store liquor shopping, especially in grocery-linked formats... Read |
 | Afreximbank has launched its flagship African Trade Report 2025, themed “African Trade in a Changing Global Financial Architecture”... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | The World’s biggest braai was launched in Soweto with a billboard with a built-in braai, the “Grillboard”... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | ISSUED BY RETAIL INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA While retailers across the country were busy trading as usual, a historic milestone was quietly unfolding – one that could redefine the future of retail not just in South Africa but globally... Read |
| Retailers |
 | As South Africa honours Youth Month, the Pick n Pay School Club celebrates the milestone of having provided over 111,125 teachers with free, curriculum-aligned educational kits since the start of the 2025 school year... Read |
 | To motivate and reward its tenant mix, the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards is now open for entries... Read |
 | On United Nations’ Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day on 27 June 2025, Pick n Pay reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs... Read |
| Sales |
 | After a record-breaking close to 2024, South Africa’s wine industry entered the new year with noticeably less momentum... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | From pandemics to political shocks, global disruptions have exposed the cracks in modern supply chains. What must South Africa do now to build procurement resilience before the next crisis strikes? Read |
| Africa |
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 | Though home to over a billion people, low incomes and high import duties have long hampered manufacturers' efforts to sell more cars in Africa... Read |
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 | CELESTE SIRIN It’s no surprise that the most successful employer brands are led by CEOs who drive from the top. They bring a compelling business strategy - but just as importantly, they recognise that it’s the people strategy that delivers the objectives... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Heidi Patmore looks at brands in the age of digital wallets... Read |
 | ARJEN DE BRUIN Productivity doesn’t just affect output – it determines whether an operation thrives, survives, or falls by the wayside. But while most organisations know what their targets are, many struggle to understand why they’re consistently falling short... Read |
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