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As South Africa’s fast-food industry faces mounting pressures from inflation, shifting consumer habits, and an increasingly competitive landscape, Col’Cacchio is...
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While conditions for South African consumers are not ideal, with the Reserve Bank keeping the repo rate unchanged amidst global...
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Food as a relational currency, tech as the enabler: A new blueprint for systematic impact. Johannesburg, March 2025 – In...
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Lapithos Olive Farm is a boutique, family-run operation that has solidified its place among South Africa’s finest olive oil producers. Nestled...
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Global supply chains are still recovering from the disruptions caused by the pandemic, leaving industries worldwide grappling with delays, shortages,...
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For over 100 years, Kellanova, previously Kellogg’s, has been at the forefront of breakfast innovation in South Africa. The Breakfast...
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Operators of forecourt retail operations are entering an exciting new era of efficiency as Vector Express officially launches in South...
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If you’re a retailer, marketplace, or e-commerce platform, you could be sitting on an untapped revenue stream – your first-party...
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Franchising delivers high growth and attracts ample funding, but worldwide – and especially in Africa – women are under-represented in...
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As the country waits with bated breath to see what the cabinet settles on for a national budget, which will...
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Fruit is handled multiple times from the moment it is harvested until it is stored in cold rooms. As a...
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In the face of a legal challenge by a multi-national pharmaceutical giant, a South African pharmaceutical company has fought for...
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A new campaign in South Africa’s food industry is empowering consumers to make more ethical food choices while encouraging businesses...
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COVID-19 made everyone far more aware of germs and hygiene, and while masks and sanitisers are no longer in high...
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“Resale is a way of generating business without needing to continually create new materials and extract resources from the planet.”...
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Curious Candle Co is on a mission to make a positive impact on our environment, and it invites you to...
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At Morgenster Estate, Kyle (pronounced Kylie), the farm dog, has become an integral part of the team. Known for her...
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The South African alcohol industry is a vibrant sector that plays a crucial role in the country’s economy while actively...
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Get ready for bags of fresh and fun-filled experiences at the 2025 Good Life Show from 30 May to 1...
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Retailers and e-commerce platforms are no longer just selling products – they’re selling access to audiences that are primed to...
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Amazon South Africa has launched its Amazon Seller Success Centre, a new initiative for Amazon. The walk-in seller hub aims...
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While many retailers and hospitality establishments have perfected visual appeal and mastered the art of incredible service, there's one invisible...
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Physical retail is as important as ever, which means in-person payments continue to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s...
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iStore, Africa’s first and only Apple Premium Partner, has taken fulfilment innovation to new heights with its cutting-edge delivery and...
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When Nick Wilkinson’s doctor advised him to incorporate more olive oil into his diet to lower cholesterol and manage blood...
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Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back...
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With over 100 locations already sizzling across South Africa and a toehold in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the popular...
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Black Friday, which originated in the United States, has become a feature of South African retail. It is a vital...
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The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 is set to prepare businesses for...
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Businesses generally, and retailers specifically, have entered a period that can best be described as the holiday rush. High volumes...
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In today's fast-evolving retail landscape, the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria has never been more pronounced. Retailers...
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Beauty is a multimillion-dollar industry; however, the shift in trends toward more sustainable, locally manufactured skincare ranges has opened the...
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Share Inspire Pioneer, or SIP – an initiative by professionals within the hospitality, tourism, food and beverage industries – was...
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South Africa is expected to generate more than R88 billion in additional economic value for November due to the growing...
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Retail media – a type of advertising that uses a retailer’s digital platforms like websites, apps or in-store screens to...
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There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing...
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Black Friday has become an integral part of the South African retail calendar. With consumers rushing to find the biggest...
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As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approaches, payment service providers, merchants and fintechs are preparing for a surge...
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As we enter peak season, businesses across retail, hospitality and beyond are bracing for an influx of customers. High traffic...
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In an economy where small to medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute at least 40% to gross domestic product, it seems only...
