https://www.bizcommunity.com/Retail South Africa Retail news 15 Retail news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Retail en-us Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:41:23 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-era-for-mcdonalds-sa-as-keegan-alicks-named-new-cmo-625371a McDonald's South Africa has appointed Keegan Alicks as chief marketing officer, effective 1 April 2026, as the business looks to accelerate growth and deepen brand relevance in the local market. 1-267321 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shop2shop-and-sallypos-unite-to-close-the-gap-for-informal-traders-and-formal-sector-operators-403149a Shop2Shop and SallyPOS have launched a strategic partnership that integrates two previously separate layers of the merchant experience – card payments and point of sale (POS) – into a single integrated ecosystem. 1-267315 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-63-parity-threshold-why-sa-beauty-brands-are-falling-into-the-vibe-trap-625361a The South African beauty and personal care market is currently in the midst of a $4bn arms race. From the aggressive expansion of specialist retailers to the surge of local independent founders, the industry is a key battleground for retail dominance. Yet, behind the "Instagram-worthy" packaging and viral TikTok transitions, a quiet crisis is brewing. I call it the "authority lag." 1-267311 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bm-foods-face-r1m-fine-after-listeria-detected-in-deli-hummus-range-736472a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred BM Foods Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd to the National Consumer Tribunal after detecting Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat hummus products supplied to Shoprite Checkers. 1-267312 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/euroshop-highlights-5-trends-for-exhibition-stands-170786a A recent visit to EuroShop 2026 offered South African exhibition and events specialist, Scan Display, valuable insight into how exhibition environments are transforming. EuroShop, regarded at the world’s leading retail and display trade fair, takes place every three years in Düsseldorf, Germany. 1-267258 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-adopt-smarter-tactics-to-battle-rising-grocery-bills-736412a Grocery shopping in South Africa is still a meticulous process. Rising food prices, limited wages, and an increasing need to prioritisze where and how they spend their money are all challenges facing households. 1-267302 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/workshop17-and-vintage-with-love-blend-fashion-with-philanthropy-069635a Thrifting has gained traction in recent years as the cool-kid way to shop, as Gen Z places greater emphasis on slow fashion. In line with this desire for fashion with a cause, Workshop17 and Vintage with Love are hosting two pop-up thrift markets in Cape Town and Johannesburg in April and May to raise funds for childhood education in underserved communities. 1-267297 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-in-talks-to-sell-600-south-african-petrol-stations-in-1bn-deal-403079a Shell is negotiating with Abu Dhabi's ADNOC to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa. The deal is estimated to be around $1bn, according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources close to the matter. 1-267295 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/talking-fomo-with-onedayonly-jesse-van-eden-281817a This week, I spoke to Jessy van Eden, brand and strategic partnerships manager at OneDayOnly, about how the brand gets fear of missing out (FOMO) right. 1-267270 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shopaygo-bob-connected-e-commerce-ecosystem-736362a While South Africans are comfortable shopping online, the experience can still feel fragmented. Small business owners in particular face ongoing challenges around payments, delivery and reliability. 1-267272 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa