World Food Day commemorates the launch of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The day aims to raise awareness about food scarcity and hunger with events that are held in over 150 countries around the world. 17 Oct 2018
The wine and spirits categories have both recorded positive growth in SA despite depressed economic conditions, according to new reports released by BMi Research. 17 Oct 2018
The search is on for SA'S Online Retailer of the Year. World Wide Worx in partnership with Platinum Seed, Visa, Heavy Chef and the E-commerce Forum of Africa, has launched a new awards programme to recognise online stores in South Africa that grow trust amongst digital shoppers. 17 Oct 2018
A video recently doing the rounds on Facebook included a segment from the BBC comedy quiz show QI. The video asks which of avocados, almonds, melon, kiwi or butternut squash are suitable for vegans. The answer, at least according to QI, is none of them. 17 Oct 2018
While fashion trends come and go, some become classics, such as the Chanel suit, the Burberry trench coat, the Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Louis Vuitton bags, and Levi 501 jeans. 16 Oct 2018
Pick n Pay has announced a host of enhancements to its popular rewards programme, including a partnership with BP service stations that allows Smart Shopper members to earn points when refueling. 16 Oct 2018
NEWSWATCH: US retail giant Sears has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close almost 150 stores. 16 Oct 2018
In the highly competitive convenience market, participants often struggle to find the competitive edge in their offering. With quality and value for money being two of the top considerations, participants should align themselves strategically with suppliers that are able to support these objectives. Elements such as ingredients, equipment and packaging are all contributors to producing and preserving quality and securing a returning customer base. 16 Oct 2018
In today's competitive market, retailers need to create a compelling reason for customers to enter their stores. Smart use of technology offers one way to differentiate themselves from the competition. 16 Oct 2018
The franchise sector continues to grow healthily, according to the survey results recently released by the Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa). That sounds as if we should be in a good position to answer the president's call to create jobs - but, as the saying goes, the truth is rarely simple. 15 Oct 2018
By acquiring the prestigious Italian fashion house, Versace, American group Michael Kors enters the luxury world, despite a lack of experience in the sector. It's a risky move, but one that makes financial sense. 15 Oct 2018
Kitchen and homeware retailer Yuppiechef opened the doors to its new flagship store in Cape Town's V&A Waterfront on 1 October. The look and feel of the company's third brick and mortar space echoes that of the first two - industrial, yet modern and polished with a premium selection of products to delight cooks and foodies. 15 Oct 2018
Former Famous Brands group chief executive Kevin Hedderwick has joined the Real Foods board as group strategic director, while Antony Ball, the former co-founder, CEO and major shareholder of Brait, has also joined the Real Foods board as of 1 October 2018. 15 Oct 2018
Cartoons, shiny metallics, over-the-top accessories and statement-making prints are what characterise the much anticipated Moschino x H&M collection. 12 Oct 2018
Chief executive of The Lion Match Company, Basie van Wyk (left) with Jessica Rycroft (National Marketing Manager on Personal Care, Unsgaard (middle) and George Lemon, General Works Manager for Unsgaard (right). In the background is the newly commissioned pantyliner equipment which is located at Unsgaard in Cape Town.
Unsgaard, The Lion Match Company's manufacturer of a wide range of personal care products under the Comfitex, Cherubs, Lion-Duel and Loving Touch brands, has just commissioned a multimillion-rand pantyliner production plant in Cape Town. 12 Oct 2018
The multibillion-rand structural redevelopment of Fourways Mall in Johannesburg is being accompanied by a new brand and corporate identity, which will be rolled out across the property's various media and structural assets ahead of its re-opening during 2019. 12 Oct 2018
5M2T (5 Minutes 2 Town) aims to take the guesswork out of doing business in South Africa's dynamic informal sector by providing brands and wholesale distributors with detailed data and analysis of informal trade outlets - all accessible through a mobile app. 12 Oct 2018
Edcon, South Africa's largest non-food retailer, has officially announced the launch of Edgars Home. The new store concept replaces the Boardmans brand, and will be rolled out with a refreshed look and feel in the Edgars network as both stand-alone and shop-in-shop formats. 12 Oct 2018
The results of a survey commisioned by the Marine Stewardship Council reveals that seafood consumers are increasingly demanding independent verification of sustainability claims in supermarkets. Research agency GlobeScan surveyed more than 25,000 consumers in 22 countries, and 72% of this year's respondents expressed a desire for such independent certification, up from 68% in 2016. 11 Oct 2018
2018 has been a year of great retail activity and by August we had reached a technical recession. A recession is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth and our most recent dance with this emotionally taxing indicator was in 2008. Ten years apart is a concern and understanding this recession will provide an indicator for Q3 and Q4 performance. 11 Oct 2018
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