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 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:07:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepkor-bets-big-on-sa-informal-economy-with-r213bn-flash-shop2shop-fintech-deal-745002a Pepkor is doubling down on South Africa's fast-growing informal economy, announcing a landmark transaction that will combine its fintech subsidiary Flash with payments platform Shop2Shop to create one of the country's largest merchant commerce and fintech businesses. 1-270092 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beauty-business-nails-move-from-franchisee-to-founder-led-brand-189436a After building a foundation in the professional beauty business as a nail salon franchisee, Letlotlo Mohlaping made the move to founder-led brand and is now setting sights on more for De Ntha Beauty Studio. 1-270038 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uj-study-says-south-african-retail-needs-better-leadership-training-856193a As South Africa's retail sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, new research from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) warns that a shortage of leadership skills - not technology — is emerging as one of the biggest threats to the industry's future. 1-270029 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-sneaker-care-brand-that-started-on-a-daveyton-stoep-842023a If you grew up in South Africa, you'll know someone who could make an old pair of shoes look almost new again. Like the neighbourhood shoe shiner who would be armed with a tin of Kiwi polish and a well-worn brush. Or the family member who somehow managed to rescue your school shoes the night before assembly. 1-269809 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shop2shop-and-pay-turn-corner-shops-into-community-payment-hubs-731102a South Africa's informal retail sector is taking another significant step towards financial inclusion as Shop2Shop and Pay@ partner to transform neighbourhood convenience stores into fully-fledged community payment centres. 1-269692 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolworths-expands-woolies-dash-with-new-dark-store-in-wynberg-cpt-620531a As South Africa's grocery retail sector becomes increasingly defined by speed, convenience and digital-first shopping, Woolworths is expanding the infrastructure behind one of its fastest-growing businesses. 1-269451 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mycards-relaunches-as-ignis-labs-takes-loyalty-beyond-the-card-178366a Ignis Labs, the technology division of South African media and innovation group Glynt, has announced the relaunch of its consumer loyalty platform under a new name. StoreMyCards is now (my)cards, an app to help South Africans get the full value from all their retail loyalty programmes. 1-268888 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/secuvest-and-connectgroup-launch-integrated-retail-execution-solution-845143a Secuvest and ConnectGroup have announced a strategic partnership bringing together retail level stock data and MAX for Brands field sales technology to deliver an integrated retail execution platform developed for the evolving demands of the FMCG retail sector. 1-268069 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Services South Africa 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