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 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:58:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/irl-is-better-marc-antoine-barrois-anti-social-campaign-redefines-luxury-retail-281807a In an era dominated by digital noise and algorithm-driven engagement, Marc-Antoine Barrois is taking a deliberately contrarian approach to retail expansion — placing physical experience at the centre of its brand strategy. 1-267240 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-prince-busts-fake-body-oils-in-new-vaseline-campaign-069055a Vaseline is taking an unconventional route to tackle counterfeit products in Nigeria—by turning to a familiar internet trope. In a new campaign by Leo Singapore, part of Publicis Groupe, the skincare brand has launched an authentication tool aimed at helping consumers identify genuine Vaseline Body Oils, enlisting the unlikely figure of a real Nigerian prince to front the fight against fakes. 1-267187 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kenya-court-dismisses-bid-to-stop-diageo-23bn-sale-of-east-african-breweries-736722a A Kenyan court on Thursday, 9 April, dismissed a bid to stop Diageo's $2.3bn sale of its local subsidiary East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Japan's Asahi Holdings. 1-267182 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/need-a-new-personal-shopping-assistant-pixie-on-sixty60-has-you-covered-625651a South Africa’s on-demand grocery sector is taking a significant leap forward with the launch of Pixie, a new AI-powered personalised shopping assistant built for Checkers Sixty60 by ShopriteX. 1-267171 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/effie-south-africa-introduces-agency-of-the-year-and-marketer-of-the-year-rankings-for-2026-514520a Effie South Africa has announced the introduction of two new local recognitions for the 2026 season, Agency of the Year and Marketer of the Year. The rankings will be revealed at the Effie Awards South Africa Gala, alongside the 2026 winners, as part of Effie South Africa’s continued effort to spotlight marketing effectiveness. 1-267156 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/white-star-launches-new-tvc-the-heartbeat-of-south-african-kitchens-736782a There’s a sound that rings through South African homes - the whistle of the boiling pot, the crackle of coals at a weekend braai, the cheerful chatter of family and friends coming together. And at the centre of these moments, always, is White Star. 1-267122 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/back-to-basics-the-retail-fundamentals-that-drive-real-outcomes-281527a The retail marketing landscape is evolving at pace. Changing consumer behaviour, constant product innovation and the rise of new technologies are reshaping how brands communicate, operate and execute campaigns in an increasingly competitive environment. 1-267010 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agency-of-experts-acquires-bass-player-625961a Continuing its philosophy of only hiring experts in their field, Boundless has added bass player Fran Luckin to its team of experts. Luckin has been playing bass for nearly 7 years and has even gigged at the famous Radium Beer Hall. 1-267011 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bizcommunity-repositions-for-the-future-170456a From today, you may notice a subtle new look on Bizcommunity’s interfaces: A fresh new typographic treatment joins the iconic nine-dot logo grid, designed to represent the links and connections forged within South Africa’s business communities. 1-267008 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-can-you-cant-buy-checkers-sixty60-surprise-delight-strategy-736072a In a move that blends nostalgia, innovation and cultural relevance, Checkers Sixty60 has partnered with Sparletta Crème Soda to launch a limited-edition, co-branded collector’s can—available exclusively to Sixty60 customers as part of a surprise in-app sampling campaign. 1-267012 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa