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According to Sociallyin CEO Keith Kakadia, the next phase of digital retail rewards efficiency, conversion, and retention—not spray-and-pray advertising or unchecked scale (Image source: © 123rf )

2026: The year e-commerce gets ruthless

By Keith Kakadia 5 Jan 2026

As Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) celebrates nine years as Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner, it continues to invest in the continent (Image: Bizcommunity)

CCBA celebrates investment milestone in Africa

1 Aug 2025

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Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

Rocket Creative Design & Display Rocket Creative unveils ‘Rocket 2.0’ with stunning new Linbro Park facility

14 Sep 2026

Propak West Africa returns with global innovation, practical solutions and industry expertise

Montgomery Group Africa Propak West Africa returns with global innovation, practical solutions and industry expertise

31 Aug 2026

Scan Display turns 30!

Scan Display Scan Display turns 30!

21 Aug 2026

Akhoma Qengqe, general manager of KFC Africa, with the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and Minister of Social Development, Sindisiwe Chikunga. Image supplied.

KFC Africa Doing finger-licking good: KFC Africa serves up its first-ever impact report

15 Jul 2026

BizTrends2027 | Sponsorship opens for business

Bizcommunity.com BizTrends2027 | Sponsorship opens for business

1 Jul 2026

Bizcommunity repositions for the future

Bizcommunity.com Bizcommunity repositions for the future

1 Apr 2026

Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

MegaVision Media Smarter field sales, without the enterprise price tag

13 Mar 2026

4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

Scan Display 4 stands, 1 sustainable philosophy

24 Feb 2026

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Source: © 123rf A recent study by Public Desire ranked the most 'online shopping addicted' countries

Top 10 countries most addicted to online shopping | China tops the list, UK and US follow closely

10 Feb 2025

6 shows, 1 re-usable exhibition stand

6 shows, 1 re-usable exhibition stand

Scan Display 19 Aug 2024

Careerbox is the starting point for many call centre careers in the local CCI base of operations in uMhlanga.

BPO industry report says Africa is becoming global CXM hub

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

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The metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

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New app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Source: Firmenich

DSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

16 May 2022

Kirk Perry, president and CEO of IRI, will become CEO of the combined company. Source: Business Wire

IRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

8 Apr 2022

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The cannabis industry inhibited by State action from the outset

Zakhele Mthembu 11 Mar 2022

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Kenya's Cellulant targets 50,000 new merchants

Duncan Miriri 28 Feb 2022

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Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Feb 2022

Retail in Africa: Set your FMCG business up for long-term growth on the continent

Retail in Africa: Set your FMCG business up for long-term growth on the continent

Trade Intelligence 31 Jan 2022

Nolo Thobejane, head of rest of sub-Saharan Africa, KFC Africa. Source: Supplied

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Marko Salic, CEO, Argility Technology Group. Source: Supplied

Smollan buys Argility Technology Group from Capital Eye Investments

12 Jan 2022

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Subscription economy to hit $275bn in 2022: Where's the growth coming from?

11 Jan 2022

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AI shop assistants: Get ready for a world where you can't tell humans and chatbots apart

Shweta Singh 7 Jan 2022

John Watling, MD within the Retail business at Accenture in Africa

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

John Watling 6 Jan 2022

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Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

Greg Gatherer 3 Dec 2021

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#EcomAfrica: How to build a successful e-commerce business

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Oct 2021

Gareth Kemp, Ares Holdings Group CEO. Source: Supplied

#Newsmaker: Gareth Kemp to lead Ares Group as new CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 3 Sep 2021

SimpliFine president Steven Carlyon with SimpliFine staff. | Source: Supplied

SimpliFine expands in Kenya with locally produced products

30 Jul 2021

Identifying the path forward for franchising

Identifying the path forward for franchising

20 Jul 2021

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

25 Jun 2021

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Kenyan startup Tanda set for regional expansion after funding boost

12 Apr 2021

2020 digital holiday sales climb to $1.1tn globally - Salesforce

2020 digital holiday sales climb to $1.1tn globally - Salesforce

13 Jan 2021

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