https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/87.html South Africa Retail news 15 Retail news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/87.html en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:29:24 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fashion-retailer-side-step-partners-with-blxckie-to-launch-youth-focused-new-era-campaign-408409a South African fashion retailer Side Step has unveiled a new brand platform designed to deepen its connection with youth culture, announcing a partnership with hip-hop star Blxckie as the face of its New Era campaign. 1-269165 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-retail-sector-records-modest-growth-as-furniture-and-household-goods-drive-sales-286247a South Africa's retail sector posted modest growth in April 2026, with stronger performances from furniture, household goods and specialised retailers helping to offset softer activity in other segments of the market. 1-269130 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cas-group-advances-digital-commerce-strategy-with-investment-in-tdmc-175116a CA&S Group (“CA&S” or “the Group”) today announced the acquisition of a strategic 30% shareholding in The Digital Media Collective (TDMC), an award-winning South African digital marketing and e-commerce agency. The transaction includes a pathway to majority ownership over a phased transition period. 1-269118 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tanzanian-duo-win-hm-foundations-2026-global-change-award-286227a KelTex, the Tanzanian duo transforming seaweed into biodegradable leather alternatives, is among 10 winners of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. Their groundbreaking work offers an eco-friendly, innovative solution that is shaping the sustainable future of fashion. 1-269110 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-why-retailers-lose-revenue-on-a-daily-basis-953244a The majority of suppliers and manufacturers lose potential revenue, daily and as one might assume, due to poor products or low brand equity. It is because decisions regarding stock, pricing and promotions are being made too slowly, without having all of the information readily available. 1-269084 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/british-american-actor-andrew-garfield-leads-ellesse-global-do-it-like-an-italian-push-408739a ellese enters a new era with Andrew Garfield, fronting its latest global campaign Do It Like An Italian shot by Oliver Hadlee Pearch. 1-269075 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-effie-index-2025s-most-effective-marketers-brands-and-agencies-064375a The top-most effective marketers in the world, according to the 2025 Effie Index announced by Effie Worldwide, are Unilever, McDonald’s, AB In Bev, PepsiCo, and Nestlé. 1-269057 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tiger-brands-powers-ahead-with-renewable-energy-rollout-as-seven-manufacturing-sites-generate-solar-energy-519860a Tiger Brands has reached a milestone in its renewable energy journey, with solar power now operational at seven of its manufacturing sites across South Africa, helping to reduce the company's reliance on non-renewable energy sources while lowering its carbon footprint. 1-269026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/visa-study-77-south-africans-use-ai-to-shop-but-trust-is-key-at-checkout-519890a Visa has released the annual Stay Secure study in South Africa, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. 1-269006 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-features-in-first-shortlists-734522a The first Cannes Lions 2026 shortlists are out, with South Africa's Accenture Song and Edelman shortlisted. 1-268982 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa