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One of the major reasons big-name online retail stores like Amazon enjoy the market share they do is because of...
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“Our business would not survive another 12 months with constant rolling blackouts. We had to find an alternative solution,” says...
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The global pandemic accelerated the emerging adoption of remote work and flexi hours, ushering in a new era of hybrid...
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A lot can change in 30 years... Thirty years ago, South Africa was at a crossroads, preparing for the country’s...
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In a bold step toward supporting a more sustainable future, and as part of its well-known Good Business Journey, Woolworths...
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Africa’s last-mile delivery market is expected to be worth $2.3 billion (R43 billion) by 2030. If one considers that the...
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In recent years, the world has witnessed a monumental shift toward e-commerce, transforming the way businesses operate and customers shop....
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Five of the world’s leading grocery retailers have come together to establish a pioneering collaborative venture capital (VC) fund, W23...
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Proponents of the local chicken industry are advocating for the termination of the import tariff rebates of 25% on bone-in...
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Retail is emerging among the most vibrant sectors of the East African economy. Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has not only...
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The digitalisation of the modern world economy is being driven rapidly by a shift from traditional payment methods. How can...
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In today’s digital-first landscape, businesses across diverse sectors from business-to-business enterprises to healthcare, retail and e-commerce are ardently seeking technological...
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As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, Shoprite has partnered with a small local supplier to create a meal that can feed...
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Since signing a deal with the Shoprite Group just over a year ago, Durban-based family business TKM Foods has grown...
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With online sales in Africa on course to top the trillion-rand mark by 2026, the race is on for e-commerce...
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Entering a new market, or deciding to expand as a retailer, is a move that carries with it very high...
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South Africa's retail industry has navigated many challenges in recent years, grappling with the prolonged economic effects of the pandemic,...
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In a groundbreaking move, Esquire Technologies has announced its evolution into a comprehensive fulfilment company, poised to support and elevate...
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Once upon a time (literally, like last week!) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop and was welcomed...
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Mondelēz International has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive...
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Zando, the leading e-commerce platform in South Africa, announces focus for 2024 under the leadership of newly appointed CEO, Morgane...
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South African shoppers want choice and convenience. Recognising this, retail consumer finance provider RCS is offering real, tangible value to...
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In today's competitive advertising landscape, putting your brand into customers’ hands can be challenging. That's where Leegra comes in. As...
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Bob Group managing director Andy Higgins believes 2024 will be the year online retail in South Africa will start to...
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The retail industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the Internet, customer expectations and emerging technologies. Retailers need to...
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In South Africa’s rapidly evolving e-commerce sector, the crucial role of last-mile delivery is increasingly prominent. As online shopping becomes...
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The Hardy Boys (a Wunderman Thompson company) conceptualised an innovative and interactive activation for the Stork Brand that is garnering praise...
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As per the Edge Global Insights Report 2023, overall the retail industry this year has navigated the lingering effects of the...
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A chance TikTok video that lasted just 30 seconds between a Grade R pupil and her teacher a year ago...
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It was the first quick-service restaurant (QSR) to introduce health-conscious smoothies to South Africa and, Kauai has gone on to now sell...
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InUversal Group – a health and biotech market disruptor in Africa and the Middle East that is transforming the way...
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The Shoprite Group has almost doubled the amount of renewable energy used in its operations to 103 234MWh (FY 2022:...
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Black Friday sales data has revealed the growing adoption of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) payment options as South African consumers seek cost-effective...
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In a harsh economic climate, one may expect consumers to curtail their spending – especially on luxury items. However, South...
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As the digital payment revolution gains momentum, Binance – the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange – is over the moon to...
Shoprite and Checkers are helping small suppliers grow their volumes this Black Friday as customers flock to its stores looking...
Leading South African and Massmart-owned retailer Makro has partnered with PayJustNow to enable buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) in-store payments for customers ahead...
Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary...
Country Road has opened the doors to its new V&A Waterfront store, targeting a 5-star Green Star interior certification from...
Premier retail real estate investment assets worth hundreds of millions of rands, including malls and landmark neighbourhood shopping centres, anchor...
