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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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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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With growing optimism in the ever-resilient industrial property space, a number of key properties that will come under the hammer...
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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...
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The evolution of 24/7 Black Friday specials from a single-day shopping event to a month-long retail phenomenon reflects changing consumer...
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It’s not unusual for Sindile Mathunjwa to arrive at her office at 02h00 to prepare for the day ahead. It...
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Following the recent announcement that the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has, once again, been awarded the highest number of Blue Flag...
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As South Africans continue to navigate an increasingly strained economic environment, one thing remains consistent: the desire to access the...
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In a move to fill critically lacking retail supervisory skills in the Western Cape, Mr Price Foundation celebrated the graduation...
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As the festive shopping season heats up, brands are vying for attention, and South Africa’s retail space is no exception....
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Mr Price Foundation and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration...
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Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved. Shoppers are...
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In a world still grappling with economic recovery post-COVID, the pressures of inflation continue to strain household budgets across South...
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South Africa’s retail sector experienced an important shift when the Black Friday tradition entered the local landscape, most notably the...
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Retail and relationship-building have always been the key drivers behind Gerhard Nortjé’s evolution toward becoming an IT business leader. Today,...
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Leading omnichannel payments provider Ecentric has announced significant enhancements to its In-Person Payments platform in order to improve performance and...
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Using build-for-purpose enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve customer experience helps companies get to know their customers and use...
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A fascinating global phenomenon has emerged in the toy industry: the rise of the 'kidult'. The term, originally coined in...
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South Africa’s year-end retail season has officially kicked off, and with Black Friday, the December holidays and back-to-school campaigns around...
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A lifestyle label marketing responsibly made bags and apparel, Sealand has added to its growing list of accolades by scoring...
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Customer attraction and retention strategies are more important than ever before as customer behaviour – both what they want and...
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SOiL Organic Aromatherapy's mission has always been to deliver the finest certified organic wellness products right to consumers' doorsteps. It...
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Designing sales incentive programmes for the motor retail industry – whether for your own sales force or a channel partner...
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Amazon.co.za has launched Shop Mzansi: a curated storefront on Amazon.co.za showcasing unique local products that reflect South Africa’s rich and...
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LG Electronics has unveiled its pioneering vision for future living at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, showcasing a comprehensive range...
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TechNvst, a prominent innovation commercialisation firm based in South Africa, is collaborating with Microsoft through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO)...
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Consumer product giant LG has opened its first-ever direct-to-consumer e-commerce store in South Africa, with online payment solution leader Payfast...
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The rich aroma of a new signature blend and the flourish of upskilled baristas announces that serious coffee culture has...
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The meteoric rise of the Internet has propelled customer experience to the top of the list – especially for e-commerce...
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Did you know retail sales are estimated to represent close to 20% of South Africa’s gross domestic product? Facing a...
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In the dynamic landscape of retail, Rentoza stands out not just for its groundbreaking subscription-based business model but also for...
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Women in Wine, a small enterprise in South Africa fully owned, controlled and managed by a broad base of women,...
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In its Statistical Release for Retail Trade Sales for January 2024, Stats SA reported that total retail for 2023 had...
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The Shoprite Group is wheeling renewable electricity at its home office in Brackenfell, Cape Town, marking its third site to...
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In a move set to boost the South African retail and e-commerce sector, Payflex – South Africa's leading independent buy...
