KWV scooped the 2018 trophy for the Brandy Producer of the Year at the International Spirit Challenge (ISC), in a ceremony held in Bishopsgate, London last week. This is the third time that KWV's master distiller, Pieter de Bod, has been honoured with the coveted Producer's Award. 16 Jul 2018
The FairPlay movement has called for a public enquiry into the fiasco that saw a zero tariff for sugar being set and gazetted in South Africa last year, which allowed importers to bring in and stockpile sugar duty-free, "and which plunged the South African industry into a crisis". 16 Jul 2018
Skip has teamed up with three of South Africa's top fashion designers for a monochromatic fashion pop-up in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 13 Jul 2018
E-commerce is going from strength to strength in South Africa, more and more consumers are gaining confidence in making online purchases that are not solely limited to the likes of books, CDs, electronics, airline tickets and the like. 13 Jul 2018
German furniture and décor brand Kare has opened its first South African store in Kramerville, Johannesburg. The 1,000 square metre space is located on Appel Road and carries the brand's extensive range of furniture, lighting and accessories. 13 Jul 2018
Over the last 15 years, technology has reshaped the face of global retail. With billions of people spending more time online each day, the way we buy things has evolved. Hundreds of billions of dollars of spending have shifted from physical shops to the web and mobile devices. 13 Jul 2018
NEWSWATCH: Fast food group Gold Brands plans to dispose of its Black Steer franchise business to Laudian Franchise Management One for R3.2 million. The move is expected to increase cashflow and reduce debt for the JSE-lister franchisor. 12 Jul 2018
While the concept of laboratory-grown stones is not an entirely new one, the recent announcement by De Beers that they will be setting up their own synthetic diamond production signals a significant shift in the industry, according to Shiny Rock Polished, an industry specialist in the fine jewellery space. 12 Jul 2018
Coles is aiming to have private label products make up 40% of its product range over the next five years. This increase will apply across multiple tiers of products, with a focus on quality, innovation and new strategic global relationships. 12 Jul 2018
Startup companies are faced with a number of challenges before they even begin trading. Market research and designing an excellent customer journey are, of course, important, but ensuring your customer has a payment option that engenders confidence is critical. 12 Jul 2018
Imagine a world where smart pantries sense when you are running out of your favourite food and order more of it, without you lifting a finger. Where intelligent robots roam your grocery store, ever at your service. Where dynamic food pricing changes minute-to-minute depending on the weather outside, or what the store down the road is offering. 11 Jul 2018
The scope of the retail environment has changed dramatically since the arrival of smart technologies. Customers are becoming more knowledgeable about products across different brands as they are able to scroll through multiple devices to compare prices and read or watch product reviews. 11 Jul 2018
DJI Ronin-S. Image provided.
On Saturday, 7 July 2018 Orms hosted a launch event, showcasing the latest in gimbal technology with the release of the DJI Ronin-S in SA. This new innovation is DJI's first single-handed stabiliser promising professional quality. 11 Jul 2018
Despite ten years of crippling economic and political setbacks, the franchise sector in South Africa has continued to grow, despite challenging conditions. 11 Jul 2018
Woolworths is recalling its Frozen Savoury Rice Mix (6009173621740) as a precautionary measure, following a worldwide recall issued by the Hungarian Food Safety Agency. 11 Jul 2018
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up some of our favourite food and beverage products that have hit the retail shelves recently. 10 Jul 2018
When you're practising yoga in a class, there's an instructor who can guide you through each pose. When you're doing it on your own, however, you pretty much just have to hope you're getting it right. That's why Nadi X "smart" yoga pants were created - they're like an instructor that you wear. 10 Jul 2018
It's no secret, in the digital age shoppers want what we want when we want it. The proliferation of cellphones and the on-demand digital economy mean that we have become accustomed to almost instant access to almost everything our hearts' desire. This, of course, includes physical goods and online shopping. 10 Jul 2018
Traditional retail is in the centre of a storm - and British department store chain House of Fraser is the latest to succumb to the tempest. The company plans to close 31 of its 59 shops - including its flagship store in Oxford Street, London - by the beginning of 2019. The closures come as part of a company voluntary arrangement, which is an insolvency deal designed to keep the chain running while it renegotiates terms with landlords. The deal will be voted on by creditors within the month. 9 Jul 2018
Boardmans and Red Square cosmetics stores will soon be no longer as Edcon intensifies its focus on the Edgars brand in a bid to win back shoppers. 9 Jul 2018
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