https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/179.html South Africa Retail marketing news 15 Retail Marketing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/179.html en-us Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:26:56 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/campaign-disappoints-as-mcdonalds-ends-fifa-world-cup-sponsorship-747922a Despite generating additional business, McDonald’s Fifa World Cup push fell short of expectations for the brand. Now the brand is ending its 32-year sponsorship of the football competition. 1-272882 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/takealot-reveals-what-south-africans-are-buying-at-2am-747982a South Africans browse and buy around the clock, with Gauteng leading midnight shopping and digital products proving popular in the early hours. 1-272822 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/part-2-mining-the-gold-that-comes-out-of-black-friday-data-303548a In Part 2 of the#BlackFriday hangover series, I ask: what should you be asking about your Black Friday performance? Well, hot on the list should be which stores drove your Black Friday performance — and which did not activate at all. 1-272823 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-introduces-appreciation-voucher-for-cashless-tipping-303578a South African retailer Pick n Pay has introduced a new cashless way for customers to say “thank you”. The Appreciation Voucher is available in R5, R10, and R20 denominations and allows customers to tip people who provide everyday services, such as shopping centre car guards. 1-272803 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/part-1-what-your-sales-data-can-teach-you-before-the-event-414839a Black Friday is no longer a retail event; it is its own commercial season so the value of Black Friday data does not end when the promotion does. However, for most suppliers, the analysis that could shape next year's decisions is never properly captured — because the groundwork was never laid. Here is what to set up now, while there is still time. 1-272675 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-searches-rise-30-as-south-africans-chase-better-value-747192a Black Friday search interest in South Africa has increased by 30% year on year, signalling an earlier start to the shopping journey as consumers research products, compare prices and seek value ahead of November’s promotional period. 1-272632 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/carling-black-label-expands-fan-engagement-through-2026-carling-knockout-cup-747182a Carling Black Label is extending its investment in South African football through the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup, introducing a Champion Coach Experience that gives fans the opportunity to predict team lineups, influence match-day recognition and compete for prizes. 1-272622 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/if-you-cant-manufacture-nostalgia-how-can-younger-fmcg-brands-build-lasting-connections-858353a Some brands occupy a place in consumers’ lives that extends beyond the product itself. It might be the biscuit that was always in a grandmother’s cupboard, the tin that appeared at family gatherings or the cooldrink poured at childhood birthday parties. 1-272559 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/heineken-beverages-named-brand-of-the-year-at-the-2026-loeries-636181a Heineken Beverages has been named Brand of the Year at the 2026 Loeries, recognising a body of work that delivered creative excellence across many of their brands, drinks categories and disciplines. The achievement reflects the strength of collaboration between Heineken Beverages' brand marketing teams and agency partners, as well as a sustained commitment to building brands through ideas that resonate with consumers and culture. 1-272531 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ncc-launches-national-opt-out-registry-what-direct-marketers-need-to-know-747212a In a media statement dated 7 October 2026, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed that registration on the opt-out registry system (registry) has commenced with effect from 15 September 2026. 1-272502 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Marketing South Africa