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 | | Pick n Pay asap! customers can now use refunds from online grocery orders to pay at physical stores... read |
|  | KATJA HAMILTON South Africa’s Agoa exclusion threatens key export sectors, but the bigger question is whether the country can turn this setback into an opportunity... read |
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 | JAMES TOWNSEND Pepkor’s outgoing chief operating officer on why retail buying plans still assume growth the market no longer delivers, the risks of excess inventory and why, in South Africa, a black swan is an annual event... Read |
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| |  | New report reveals how consumers are seeking greater control as uncertainty and technology reshape trust and spending decisions... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | TRACEY-LEE ZüRCHER-CAMPBELL Payflex CMO Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell looks at what changing payment preferences mean for online retailers... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Standard Bank will reduce its scope two emissions across 21 branches in Growthpoint-owned shopping malls and offices... Read |
 | For the first time, Madadeni residents can shop under one roof as a new mall brings 75 retailers and essential services closer to home... Read |
| CRM |
 | ANDREW SOLOMON Andrew Solomon, marketing director at Achievement Awards Group, asks: What are your customer rewards really designed for? Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Prima Toys is entering the doll market with Zazi... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | From AI-powered product discovery and rapid delivery to collaborative gifting and a revamped loyalty programme... Read |
 | The app gives participating township entrepreneurs tools to track sales, commissions and business performance... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The partnership began in June 2026, when SAFA announced Stayfree as the official sanitary pad sponsor of Banyana Banyana... Read |
 | Three judges from broadcasting, food journalism and food gardening join the competition, with five winning community gardens set to share R1m in tailored support. Entries close on 15 November 2026... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Tomato sauce? Tamatie sous? Ketchup? Ask a room full of South Africans what they call the red stuff they put on their chips, and you're likely to get multiple different answers – each delivered with equal fervour and conviction... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MALL OF AFRICA An immersive gingerbread world of biscuit decorating, interactive games, magical photo moments and family fun comes to Crystal Court from 4 to 24 December... Read |
 | GastroBeats combines food markets, live music, art installations, and family entertainment. The Cape Town edition will run over four days in April 2027, aimed at both the corporate market and the wider public... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY JONSSON WORKWEAR Jonsson Workwear's first Test series on the front of the Proteas' shirts marked the start of a new partnership built on performance... Read |
| FMCG |
 | Lower cereal, dairy and meat prices outweighed a sharp increase in sugar, while FAO warns that 41 countries continue to require external food assistance... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES When some of the biggest names in the sporting world swap their usual arenas for the fairways of The Links at Fancourt, the competition won't be the only thing bringing fans together... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY CAXTON MEDIA Despite the economic pressure on South Africans this year, people are generally happier in 2026 than they were in 2023... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ROGERWILCO Rogerwilco and Field and Insights Africa unpack the grocery findings of the 2026 Township CX Report in a live webinar on 18 November... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY EVERLYTIC Retailers can spend weeks preparing their Black Friday promotions and still lose sales because their emails don’t go out when they are supposed to... Read |
 | For this year’s festive ad John Lewis has put an upmarket spin on the Christmas countdown… Read |
 | Ninety9Cents (99c) has been appointed the lead agency for The Building Company (TBCo)... Read |
 | Chappies has launched Chappies Splash... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | The FNB, Engen and Clicks Trio rewards ecosystem has seen customers earn 34.6 million eBucks... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Checkers has brought a piece of Stellenbosch’s history into its revamped Mill Street store... Read |
 | The Paarl store also represents a broader evolution in the brand's retail proposition, positioning its stores as lifestyle destinations rather than conventional clothing outlets... Read |
| Sales |
 | MICHAEL ZAHARIEV Luxity co-founder Michael Zahariev explores what resale prices reveal about the luxury brands... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | The operator has completed its first test train on Transnet's North-East Corridor, with commercial services targeting 288,000 tonnes of freight in 2027... Read |
| Technology |
 | Pick n Pay is expanding its AI-powered store fulfilment technology to more than 720 stores as online grocery sales grow... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MEGAVISION MEDIA Every store visit comes with a mountain of responsibility. The stock room is a mess. Stock for a promotion is dwindling... Read |
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 | Brazil’s booming cryptocurrency market is attracting global players, and one African-born fintech is making a strategic move to strengthen its international reach. Read |
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 | Your professional profile could be a scammer's best asset. Discover how online over-sharing fuels deepfake identity fraud and how employees and companies can stay safe... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON The rand has rallied to a two-week high as South Africa's municipal election results unfold, supported by a weaker dollar and firmer gold... Read |
 | The US intends to end South Africa’s preferential access under Agoa from 1 January 2027, raising concerns over export costs, competitiveness and jobs across several industries... Read |
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