https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/689.html South Africa news 15 Sales news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/689.html en-us Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:50:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stitch-express-adds-in-store-payments-as-shopify-push-deepens-634781a Stitch Express is expanding beyond online payments with the launch of its in-person payments offering, giving South African retailers a way to accept card and alternative payments in-store while managing their online and physical sales through a single platform. 1-270731 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-car-sales-climb-to-12-year-high-412989a South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its upward momentum in July, with sales climbing 11.9% year-on-year to 57,708 units – the strongest July performance in more than a decade and the best monthly passenger car sales since September 2014. 1-270505 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retails-next-profit-lever-isnt-on-the-shelf-412039a As South African retailers contend with sluggish consumer demand, rising operating costs and persistent margin pressure, the next major opportunity for cost optimisation may have less to do with what sits on store shelves and more to do with everything required to keep those shelves, stores and businesses running. 1-270275 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-shoppers-arent-spending-less-theyre-spending-smarter-290887a South Africa’s prolonged economic pressure is changing the grocery basket in ways that could have lasting implications for the retail sector. Consumers are still spending, but increasingly, they are shopping with greater intention, planning and scrutiny. 1-270260 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/general-dealers-and-clothing-retailers-lift-south-africa-retail-sales-23-in-may-189156a South Africa's retail sector continued to demonstrate resilience in May 2026, with retail trade sales rising by 2.3% year-on-year in real terms, driven by solid performances from clothing retailers, general dealers and a broad range of specialist retailers. 1-270108 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa 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 Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/powerade-partners-with-bafana-bafana-captain-for-limited-fifa-world-cup-edition-620781a Powerade has unveiled its global football campaign, Power Your Fate– a rallying call for athletes and fans to believe that destiny is earned through preparation, grit and hydration, and as part of the local launch, has announced a partnership with Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeping star, Ronwen Williams. 1-269731 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-most-expensive-metre-in-retail-is-the-one-that-leads-to-the-till-731792a There are three questions that preoccupy South Africa’s retailers in 2026. How do you get customers through the door, how do you keep them there, and how do you persuade them to spend? 1-269132 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-unexpected-sales-channels-powering-smmes-067395a Getting goods onto store shelves has long been one of the main obstacles to expansion for many SMMEs in South Africa. However, smaller suppliers are increasingly figuring out how to completely avoid traditional retail and instead reach clients directly through brand-new, digital-first sales channels. 1-268077 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales 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 Sales South Africa