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, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-reclaims-top-spot-as-checkers-posts-the-biggest-climb-in-kla-q2-2026-quarterly-buzz-rankings-189366a Consumer insights consultancy KLA, the exclusive partner for YouGov in sub-Saharan Africa, has released the latest results of The Quarterly Buzz, revealing FNB's return to the number one position and Checkers' seven-rank climb to second place among brands creating the most buzz in South Africa. 1-270888 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tashas-unveils-just-ask-tash-series-to-share-brand-story-and-menu-ideas-856043a South African café brand tashas has launched ‘Just Ask Tash’, a new monthly storytelling series giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at the people, places and stories behind the brand. 1-270869 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/7-wins-at-the-2026-bookmark-awards-including-gold-for-escape-it-189386a Clockwork enjoyed a strong showing at the 2026 Bookmark Awards, taking home seven awards across work for The Salvation Army and Feelz. The wins included one Gold, three Silver and three Bronze, with The Salvation Army’s Escape It taking Gold in Influencer Marketing. The work spans socially conscious storytelling, influencer-led advocacy and tongue-in-cheek creative, tackling issues from gender-based violence and sexual health to safer choices and social behaviour. 1-270858 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3-ways-to-build-creative-for-the-third-space-301558a Transit.TV isn't a smaller version of television, and it isn't traditional out-of-home either. It's the third space in the media mix, but too many brands still treat Transit.TV as an afterthought: take a 30-second TV ad, export it as-is, and hope it lands. 1-270833 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sixty60-upgrades-pixie-as-ai-becomes-central-to-grocery-shopping-290317a Sixty60 is expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered shopping assistant Pixie, introducing Pixie Smart Chat, a new feature that allows customers to interact with the assistant through text, voice and images. 1-270770 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/women-still-the-primary-decision-makers-in-sa-homes-301798a Brand owners and marketers think they know South African women, but do they really? Making incorrect assumptions about female consumers is the fastest way to erode brand loyalty among this highly influential local market. This Women’s Month, take the time to get know SA’s women consumers and what’s really important to them with branding and marketing decisions rooted in research, not presumption. 1-270663 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/barbie-brings-whitney-houstons-iconic-80s-style-to-life-412809a Whitney Houston’s influence on music and popular culture continues to reach new generations, and now one of her most memorable performances has been immortalised in a new collectible from Barbie. 1-270665 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-havent-outgrown-loyalty-theyve-outgrown-the-way-loyalty-is-delivered-412819a Our phones have made everyday life easier, but loyalty programmes have some catching up to do, says Byron Rode, founder and CEO of (my)cards (part of Glynt). 1-270655 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/glolooks-the-african-hair-care-brand-finding-its-place-on-the-shelf-189596a A good product can get you into the room. It won't necessarily get you onto the shelf — and it certainly won't build a business that can grow beyond its founder. 1-270648 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/temu-helps-madagascar-vanilla-brand-expand-into-14-european-markets-634081a For many African producers, creating a premium product is only half the challenge. Reaching international consumers directly has traditionally been limited by high logistics costs, complex regulations and the expense of building overseas distribution networks. 1-270631 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa