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, 08 May 2026 07:19:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/maps-provides-five-year-record-of-consumer-behaviour-170366a For the first time, marketers, advertisers and media agencies can trend five full calendar years of South African consumer behaviour, media consumption and spending patterns from a single, nationally representative dataset. 1-267888 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-ebucks-and-local-brands-dominate-at-2026-international-loyalty-awards-392588a South African loyalty programmes have secured major victories at the 17th annual International Loyalty Awards, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in the global customer engagement and loyalty economy. 1-267883 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-adopt-value-seeking-spending-strategies-170306a Signalling a cautious but meaningful recovery, in 2025, consumer spending grew 0.8% above inflation for the first time since 2022. However, households are not increasing discretionary spend; they are adapting under pressure 1-267878 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lays-bets-on-football-fever-with-new-world-cup-campaigns-392528a Lay’s has launched two major campaigns ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 as the tournament prepares to return to North America for the first time since 1994. 1-267873 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transparency-not-funding-is-the-missing-link-in-sa-township-economy-281407a South Africa’s township economy remains one of the country’s most dynamic yet under-optimised growth engines — estimated in the hundreds of billions of rand and sustaining millions through spaza shops, informal traders and micro-enterprises. 1-267840 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stitch-express-adds-bnpl-flexibility-for-merchants-069205a Stitch has expanded its e-commerce offering with the launch of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) on Stitch Express, enabling South African merchants to offer flexible instalment payments directly at checkout. 1-267817 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mma-south-africa-grand-jury-2026-reflects-modern-marketing-leadership-736982a The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) South Africa has named a distinguished, CMO-only panel for its 2026 MMA Grand Jury. The panel will select the industry’s highest accolades at this year’s Smarties Awards; Brand of the Year, Agency of the Year, and Best in Show, awarded to the most impactful campaign of the 2026 Smarties. 1-267822 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discount-supermarket-launches-360-retail-media-division-403509a Boxer Superstores has launched Bmedia, a retail media division that connects brands directly with the heart of South Africa's consumer base, to be led by Adrian Naidoo. 1-267765 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/workers-day-at-pick-n-pay-pay-and-benefits-under-review-392498a Pick n Pay has launched a major restructuring process that could reshape working conditions for about 22,000 store employees, as the retailer attempts to rein in costs and stabilise its struggling business. 1-267763 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dove-launches-nationwide-search-for-sas-most-inspiring-creators-847953a The Dove Creator Collective is the first of its kind creator academy designed to celebrate authenticity, confidence, and self-expression. Launched by Dove, the brand is calling on South Africans to nominate the boldest, most inspiring, and real voices of social media to become the Collective’s inaugural group. 1-267759 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail South Africa