https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/188.html South Africa Retail services news 15 Retail Services news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/188.html en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 10:16:24 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discount-supermarket-launches-360-retail-media-division-403509a Boxer Superstores has launched Bmedia, a retail media division that connects brands directly with the heart of South Africa's consumer base, to be led by Adrian Naidoo. 1-267765 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tropika-shakes-up-signature-flavours-with-limited-edition-ginger-beer-and-dr-mahlangu-958064a Tropika has partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited-edition flavour: ginger beer. 1-267754 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/looking-beyond-the-checkout-counter-recognising-retails-people-958074a For most South Africans, retail is experienced in a single, visible moment: a quick trip to the store, a transaction at the till, a bag of essentials carried home. Yet what we see in-store is only the tip of a much larger system. 1-267744 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bridging-the-gap-south-africas-informal-sector-needs-unified-digital-tools-514650a There is a story South Africa has been telling itself about the digital divide, and it is only half true. The dominant narrative frames the problem as one of connectivity: lay the fibre, lower data prices, extend mobile coverage, and the informal economy will follow. It is a tidy story, and not entirely wrong. 1-267716 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-engineering-and-its-impact-on-fraud-281367a One of the most notable consumer stories for 2025 has been the shift in digital. “What we're going to be watching very closely as a key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud,” says Lineshree Moodley, country head of Visa South Africa. 1-267700 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sorry-not-sorry-says-pronutro-manufacturer-514980a ProNutro’s New Generation ProNutro has come under fire from consumers, but while the company has stated that “we are working on improving the mixability for a better experience”, it says it will not revert to the original product. 1-267696 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nothing-here-to-chuckles-over-says-woolworths-392728a Woolworths has dismissed media reports that its iconic Chuckles brand was at risk. The reports surfaced last week following reports that the product’s manufacturer had entered liquidation. 1-267673 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shopping-on-eastway-breaks-ground-as-experiential-retail-takes-centre-stage-in-midstream-403869a A new retail development rising within Midstream Estates is signalling a clear shift in how shopping centres are being designed in South Africa — with family engagement and extended dwell time now central to the blueprint. 1-267635 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-consumer-resilient-but-still-loves-a-treat-392828a In 2026, global energy disruptions are expected to increase fuel and food costs, intensifying value-seeking behaviour and making consumers much more deliberate. 1-267573 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/takealot-reclaims-top-spot-in-klas-quarterly-buzz-rankings-069565a Consumer insights consultancy KLA, the exclusive partner for YouGov in Sub-Saharan Africa, has released the latest results of The Quarterly Buzz, revealing Takealot’s return to the number one position and FNB’s rise as the quarter’s biggest mover, climbing six ranks to third place in South Africa’s most talked-about brands. 1-267567 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa