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 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:42 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/niq-consumer-outlook-for-2027-sa-consumer-economy-becomes-more-polarised-as-inflation-bites-harder-969774a New research from NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) shows how South African consumers are navigating sharply different financial realities in a polarised market, as households deal with persistently high interest rates, stubborn unemployment and rising prices for fuel, food, utilities and other essentials. 1-272944 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa 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 Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-interim-results-show-progress-despite-constrained-trading-conditions-414619a The foundations of a more sustainable business are paying dividends, says Pick n Pay, as its turnaround efforts begin to take hold. The Group announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026 (H1 FY27), today, 16 October. 1-272855 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales 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 Sales 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 Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/homechoice-appoints-former-mr-price-and-jet-executive-as-ceo-747822a Homechoice is preparing for its next phase of growth under a new CEO with experience across some of South Africa’s biggest retail brands. Shane van Niekerk, who spent 26 years at Mr Price Group before leading Jet, will take over the omnichannel homeware retailer on 1 November 2026. 1-272782 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales 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 Sales 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 Sales 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 Sales South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-urges-retailers-to-stock-more-african-designer-brands-181626a African fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association. 1-272528 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sales South Africa