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 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:32:54 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-upup-groups-ceo-and-cco-announced-as-speakers-on-official-cannes-lions-agenda-289707a The Up&Up Group is excited and honoured to be represented on the official agenda at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 1-268540 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-ways-to-tap-into-africas-ctv-wave-before-everyone-else-does-734602a Connected TV is having a major moment across Africa and it is only gaining momentum. As more audiences shift to streaming, brands are stepping into a space that combines big screen storytelling with digital precision. 1-268492 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-low-duuuma-scores-with-benni-mccarthy-289177a Football legend Benni McCarthy’s Shoprite store aisle jive has struck a rare chord with South African audiences, delighting fans across social media, racking up more than 20 million views in 24 hours. 1-268480 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-200-ranking-reflects-growing-confidence-of-pan-african-brands-067915a South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance, accounting for 71% of total brand value, with 104 brands worth $44.6bn. Africa’s top 200 brands have grown by 11% to reach a combined value of $62.6bn in 2026, driven by strong performance across the banking, telecoms, and retail sectors. 1-268427 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mma-smarties-south-africa-2026-winners-announced-623371a The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) Smarties South African 2026 were announced last night, 21 May, at a gala dinner in Sandton with Yum!, Ogilvy and Audi TikTok Test Drive taking top honours. 1-268321 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/heinz-brings-back-the-iconic-glass-bottle-for-limited-time-734412a In an era where nostalgia continues to shape consumer behaviour and premiumisation drives purchasing decisions, the return of the iconic Heinz glass bottle is emerging as more than a packaging revival. It is a strategic retail move tapping into emotion, familiarity and elevated in-home dining experiences. 1-268302 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/girl-talk-finding-the-next-female-voice-in-sports-390948a Dove is searching for the next female voice in sports. Today, the world of sports is still dominated by male voices, on the field and behind the mic. Girl Talk is changing that. 1-268223 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ask-africa-appoints-jezile-dhlamini-as-its-chief-client-partner-officer-401049a Ask Africa, a leading African market research company delivering consumer insights, brand and reputation tracking, and customer experience studies across the continent, is excited to announce the appointment of Jezile Dhlamini, as its chief client partner (CCP), effective from May 1, 2026. 1-268215 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mma-south-africa-next-conference-2026-driving-growth-in-modern-marketing-390658a The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) South Africa’s Next! Conference 2026 will focus on what is working in practice, bringing together the broader marketing industry to explore what drives growth in today’s fragmented and fast-evolving landscape. 1-268033 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rare-royal-inscribed-boer-war-cadbury-chocolate-bar-goes-to-auction-289547a A 126-year-old Cadbury chocolate bar heading to auction this week sits at the intersection of brand history, war, and royal authority. 1-268030 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa