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, 02 Sep 2026 09:27:01 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-price-tag-isnt-the-whole-story-what-your-appliances-really-costs-you-964554a When you’re shopping for a new fridge, washing machine or tumble dryer, the price tag is usually the first thing you look at. But what if the real cost of an appliance only starts once you’ve brought it home? 1-271264 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-south-african-customer-experience-report-retailers-face-ai-visibility-risk-as-shoppers-compare-deals-742092a South African consumers are becoming more deliberate about where and how they spend, while AI is giving them new tools to compare products, prices and brands before they make a purchase. 1-271032 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spur-corp-targets-50-more-restaurant-openings-in-sa-after-sales-exceed-r12bn-186426a Spur Corporation has reported a resilient financial performance for the year ended June 2026, with franchise restaurant sales increasing 6.9% to R12.3bn as the group expanded its footprint in South Africa and international markets. 1-271028 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massmart-unathi-kildase-says-leadership-in-retail-is-ultimately-about-people-186456a As vice president of operations at Game (Massmart), Unathi Kildase has built her career across operations, supply chain, customer experience and other areas of the business. 1-271008 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-sales-rise-16-in-june-as-other-retailers-and-general-dealers-lead-growth-745502a South Africa's retail sector recorded 1.6% year-on-year growth in June 2026, with ‘other’ retailers and general dealers making the biggest contributions to the increase, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa. 1-270992 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa 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