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 | Report finds that over 34,000 clothing retail and manufacturing jobs are at risk as offshore e-commerce platforms gain market share in South Africa... Read |
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| |  | ISSUED BY RAINBOW CHICKEN This Women’s Month, Rainbow Chicken shines a spotlight on two of its quality assurance (QA) champions who quietly but powerfully uphold the brand’s promise to deliver safe, affordable, high-quality chicken to South African families... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE Toni Carroll, founder of My Beauty Luv, is a trailblazing force in South Africa’s wellness and beauty industry... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE With more than 22 years in the FMCG industry, Helen McDougall was appointed as the new CEO of Woodlands Dairy in October 2024 and is firmly focused on positioning the dairy manufacturer as Africa’s most admired dairy company... Read |  | KARABO LEDWABA Meet PepsiCo’s shopper marketing lead for West, East & Central Africa, Kionna Moodley... Read |  | EVAN-LEE COURIE As a young girl inspired by her mother's bold confidence, femininity and fashion sense, Bronwyn Day, creative director at Superbalist, would play dress-up in her wardrobe and that sparked her passion for fashion.. Read |  | The PnP Clothing X Thabiso Musi collection celebrates the strength and individuality of the modern South African woman... Read |
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 | SFUNDO PARAKOZOV Pick n Pay on reported a 4.3% increase in group turnover, lifted by increased sales at its supermarkets and strong growth at discount chain Boxer, despite challenging consumer conditions... Read |
 | INGE OOSTHUIZEN Crypto payments are quietly but steadily moving from niche to normal and this shift is creating real opportunities for retailers to diversify payment options... Read |
 | How PayShap Request by Ozow is revolutionising merchant payments... Read |
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 | Garsfontein Road revamp for socioeconomic upliftment... Read |
 | Sapoa will challenge Cape Town’s property-linked tariffs in court on 17–18 September 2025, arguing they violate the Property Rates Act.. Read |
 | Selecting the right sprinkler system is vital to fire safety, preventing loss, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and protecting lives and assets... Read |
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 | GORDON WILSON Gordon Wilson, commercial director at Achievement Awards Group, shares a methodical and practical way to go about building connections, relationships and loyalty with channel partners... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LG The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands... Read |
 | SIYANDA MTHETHWA Shein and Temu have captured a combined 3.6% share of South Africa's retail, clothing, textile, footwear and leather (CTFL) market... Read |
 | NADINE JACK South Africa's diverse geography and evolving infrastructure present unique challenges for e-commerce and logistics businesses... Read |
 | With economic pressures mounting, discount-hunting is driving how and where South Africans shop... Read |
 | “There’s a huge opportunity in e-commerce right now, but also a huge operational strain,” says Jaco Roux, head of product at Bob Go... Read |
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 | “There is no single solution to the packaging waste challenge,” said Telly Chauke, CEO of Petco... Read |
 | Pick n Pay is reaffirming its commitment to empowering young South Africans through education, community partnerships, and youth-driven initiatives... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES Volpes expands ranges to help you create a beautiful, cohesive home... Read |
 | Shein X, the global collaboration platform from online retailer Shein, unveils its latest designer partnership: a limited-edition capsule with South African womenswear label House of One... Read |
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 | Oreo's new R5 value pack is easy to stock, move and consume, particularly in high-footfall spaza stores... Read |
 | The FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.1 points in July, a 1.6% increase from June... Read |
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 | The independent wine distributor is marking 40 years in the wine industry with more than just a celebration... Read |
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 | SECHABA MOKHETHI Government relieved by reduction from threatened 50% to 15%... Read |
 | South Africa may need a new strategy to boost agri-food exports to the European Union (EU), as existing trade agreements are no longer sufficient to support long-term competitiveness... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite Holdings is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another step towards consolidation of its activities across Africa to focus more on its home market... Read |
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 | Levi’s is ushering in a new era of immersive shopping as it refreshes its stores nationwide, including V&A Waterfront, Mall of Africa, Pavilion, and Clearwater Mall... Read |
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 | BLESSED HWAIRE AND SHOBHIT JAIN Consumers are more digitally savvy and price-conscious than ever, and expect brands to offer convenience, personalisation, and value... Read |
 | The system uses real-time fingerprint and facial recognition to speed up customer onboarding and reduce identity fraud... Read |
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 | Electricity costs are still projected to remain high, especially for corporate and industrial consumers, even though this may provide some relief... Read |
 | ANJA VAN BEEK Working mothers represent a new breed of leaders. Yes, you read it correctly. The women juggling diapers, deadlines, schoolwork and dinner duties have a secret weapon... Read |
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