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 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:03:31 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/maxhosa-africa-brings-pan-africanism-to-paris-fashion-week-292207a Maxhosa Africa creative director Laduma Ngxokolo unveiled a collection that celebrated pan-Africanism on Monday, 28 September 2026, as his label became the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar. 1-272140 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/too-many-suppliers-can-raise-procurement-costs-sapphire-warns-969914a Using numerous vendors for the same product is frequently regarded as good procurement strategy, as it promotes competition and reduces reliance on a single provider. Spreading purchasing volumes too thin can have the opposite impact, reducing purchasing power, increasing operational complexity, and ultimately raising the entire cost of procurement. 1-272134 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-quinces-101bn-valuation-spotlights-the-appeal-of-algorithmic-retail-292247a For a growing part of the industry, fashion design now starts with a search bar. Software scours query logs, viral TikTok feeds and celebrity street style for the next thing shoppers want. 1-272130 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zuru-latest-collectible-range-nook-nooks-by-starbox-hits-sa-181126a The global blind box trend is moving further into lifestyle territory, with Zuru bringing its latest collectible range, Nook Nooks by StarBox, to South Africa as demand grows for products that combine surprise, collectability and display appeal. 1-272128 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fine-dining-is-losing-the-formality-as-diners-embrace-experiential-dining-525550a Across the restaurant sector, the traditional markers of fine dining — formality, ceremony and highly structured service — are increasingly being supplemented by something harder to quantify: how an experience makes a guest feel. 1-272116 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-creators-could-win-big-as-tiktok-one-rolls-out-525590a TikTok is sharpening its focus on the commercial opportunities emerging from South Africa’s creator economy, positioning its platform as a link between creators, brands, communities and customers. 1-272106 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-cat-launches-new-1kg-creamia-peanut-butter-as-households-chase-value-292267a Black Cat is marking its centenary by expanding its peanut butter range with Creamia, a new variant designed to tap into South African consumers’ demand for taste, value and products suited to everyday household consumption. 1-272100 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-launches-iconic-british-skincare-brand-no7-in-sa-858113a Clicks has launched Boots No7, one of the world’s most iconic and trusted beauty brands, in selected Clicks stores and online, marking a significant milestone in the group’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in health and beauty through exclusive, globally recognised brand partnerships. 1-272099 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/packaging-businesses-under-pressure-turn-to-technology-at-propak-cape-2026-525880a Propak Cape returns to Cape Town from 27-29 October 2026, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest developments across packaging, plastics, printing, labelling and food processing. 1-272096 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hm-sharpens-profitability-with-leaner-costs-and-better-operations-969224a H&M is seeing the benefits of tighter cost control, more efficient operations and changes to its purchasing model, with the fashion retailer reporting stronger profitability in its third quarter despite relatively modest sales growth. 1-272094 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa