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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:28:53 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Pet food sales surge 28% in SA as consumers prioritise furry family members</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pet-food-sales-surge-28-in-sa-as-consumers-prioritise-furry-family-members-736172a</link>
	<description>Over recent years, you will have noticed that pet care is no longer a side aisle in major retailers, it is a destination in its own right. From expanded ranges of pet food to dedicated in-store sections and specialist offerings, the category has surged into one of the most prominent, and competitive, spaces in retail.</description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>#BizTrends | SA consumer resilient, but still loves a treat!</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-consumer-resilient-but-still-loves-a-treat-392828a</link>
	<description>In 2026, global energy disruptions are expected to increase fuel and food costs, intensifying value-seeking behaviour and making consumers much more deliberate.</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>TFG partners with PayJustNow for in-store payment flexibility</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tfg-partners-with-payjustnow-for-in-store-payment-flexibility-066155a</link>
	<description>PayJustNow has partnered with TFG (The Foschini Group) to expand Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality across more than 3,500 stores nationwide.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2026 strategy starts with data</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-cyber-monday-2026-strategy-starts-with-data-288387a</link>
	<description>Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BF-CM) has become one of the most concentrated trading periods in South African retail. In just four days, the event now captures roughly a tenth of the total festive season retail activity. According to the Ecentric Black Friday-Cyber Monday Index 2025*, the BF-CM window accounted for 9.08% of online holiday transaction volume and 10.6% of online holiday revenue, measured from 01 November to 24 December.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>The 'experience economy' has arrived as consumers' expectations shift</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-experience-economy-has-arrived-as-consumers-expectations-shift-066185a</link>
	<description>Years of economic pressure, digital acceleration and shifting expectations have reshaped how people decide, spend and stay loyal. As 2026 settles in, this is no longer about recovery or short-term adjustment. It is a structural reset in how consumers evaluate value and how brands must respond.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>What Takealot’s House of Beauty says about the future of retail</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-takealots-house-of-beauty-says-about-the-future-of-retail-177546a</link>
	<description>One year since its inaugural launch, Takealot House of Beauty returns to Johannesburg from 24–26 April 2026 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. Yet for many beauty lovers, influencers and industry professionals, the conversation isn’t just about its return — it’s about the fact that it has sold out in record time once again.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>South Africans embrace the power of pre-owned luxury goods</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-embrace-the-power-of-pre-owned-luxury-goods-177566a</link>
	<description>South Africans are learning to read the fine print of fashion, not just in stitching, but in value.</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Klipboard acquires Skynamo to unlock a new era of field sales</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/klipboard-acquires-skynamo-to-unlock-a-new-era-of-field-sales-622171a</link>
	<description>Klipboard, a global provider of vertical business management software, has completed the acquisition of Skynamo, a field sales platform used by manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors globally.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>SA's retail and logistics sector lose billions due to inaccurate location data</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-and-logistics-sector-lose-billions-due-to-inaccurate-location-data-511050a</link>
	<description>In an economy where profit margins and infrastructure budgets are currently being squeezed to a sliver, the cost of "near enough" location data by itself is leading to dozens of massive store closures and groups of people running the risk of being excluded from e-commerce.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>EXCLUSIVE | Bigger isn't always better: The secret behind Edgars' comeback</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-bigger-isnt-always-better-the-secret-behind-edgars-comeback-844753a</link>
	<description>The global department store model has faced mounting pressure over the past decade, challenged by e-commerce, shifting consumer behaviour and rising operational costs. Yet in South Africa, Edgars is charting a path toward renewed relevance after a significant business transformation.</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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