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 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:04:19 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vacant-south-african-retail-space-gives-tenants-new-leverage-308608a Rising retail vacancies are often viewed as a sign of weakness in South Africa’s property market, but they can also create opportunities for occupiers who know how to negotiate. 1-271053 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/scan-display-turns-30-853193a Last month, Scan Display celebrated its 30th anniversary with events at its Johannesburg and Cape Town branches. Team members gathered to commemorate the milestone, reflect on the company's journey and recognise the people who have contributed to its success over the past three decades. 1-271029 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/under-armour-expands-lifestyle-push-with-the-lab-footwear-care-partnership-297507a The growing crossover between performance footwear, fashion and streetwear is creating new opportunities for brands to engage consumers beyond the point of purchase. 1-271040 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-south-african-customer-experience-report-retailers-face-ai-visibility-risk-as-shoppers-compare-deals-742092a South African consumers are becoming more deliberate about where and how they spend, while AI is giving them new tools to compare products, prices and brands before they make a purchase. 1-271032 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spur-corp-targets-50-more-restaurant-openings-in-sa-after-sales-exceed-r12bn-186426a Spur Corporation has reported a resilient financial performance for the year ended June 2026, with franchise restaurant sales increasing 6.9% to R12.3bn as the group expanded its footprint in South Africa and international markets. 1-271028 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/taste-of-cape-town-2026-to-celebrate-culinary-delights-in-november-308638a Cape Town is set to turn its global reputation for food into a major culinary celebration with the 2026 Taste of Cape Town Festival, themed Taste the Crown and taking place from 28- 29 November 2026 at Green Point Cricket Club 1-271013 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/marilyn-monroe-turns-100-and-barbie-is-celebrating-in-style-964294a Marilyn Monroe may have left Hollywood more than six decades ago, but her influence on film, fashion and pop culture is still everywhere. Now, one of her most famous screen looks has been recreated in miniature as Barbie celebrates what would have been the icon’s 100th birthday. 1-271014 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massmart-unathi-kildase-says-leadership-in-retail-is-ultimately-about-people-186456a As vice president of operations at Game (Massmart), Unathi Kildase has built her career across operations, supply chain, customer experience and other areas of the business. 1-271008 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iwisa-no1-launches-designer-search-for-its-70th-anniversary-523380a Iwisa No.1 is turning 70, and instead of simply looking back, the maize brand is handing its next chapter over to a new generation of South African designers. 1-270996 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-crazy-store-appoints-new-group-ceo-and-managing-director-308678a Melbro Group has announced two senior leadership appointments as the retail and wholesale business prepares for its next phase of growth. 1-271003 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa