As we enter the festive season, demand for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) increases rapidly, often leaving manufacturers scrambling to fulfil orders from their distribution channel. If demand cannot be met, then loss of revenue is inevitable. 14 Nov 2019
Sensory marketing has positive emotional, cognitive and behavioral impacts on shoppers in-store, notes a new behavioural study conducted by Walnut Unlimited for in-store media solutions company Mood Media and global sports retailer Intersport. 13 Nov 2019
Alibaba Group shattered its 2018 $30.8 billion Singles Day sales record, raking in $38.4 billion in sales across its platforms during the 2019 11.11 Global Shopping Festival. This reflects an increase of 26% compared to 2018 and is more than six times the amount of online sales made in the US on Black Friday last year. 13 Nov 2019
Woolworths has updated its Earth Friendly range of products, which now includes 24 eco-cleaning and seven plastic-alternative household items. 13 Nov 2019
South African skincare brand Lulu & Marula is catering to the growing demand for natural, ethically-made skincare products. 12 Nov 2019
In line with the world's growing environmental consciousness, Nespresso and Swedish lifestyle bike brand Vélosophy have launched Re:Cycle - a bicycle made from recycled aluminium coffee capsules. 12 Nov 2019
Hamleys South Africa has issued a statement expressing its intentions to not only remain in South Africa, but expand its business in the country. 12 Nov 2019
When Black Friday goes right for a retailer, it can go sensationally right. According to Nathalie Schooling, CEO of customer experience specialists, nlighten, the brands that achieve the most success on Black Friday, are not just focused on deals, profits and 'quick-wins' like so many businesses, but they go out of their way to consider the customer experience (CX). They know how to turn this 'once-off' marketing bandwagon into an ongoing customer relationship. 11 Nov 2019
Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., is incorporating 3D design technology into all global apparel design teams at its headquarters in Amsterdam. Its Spring 2022 apparel collections will be the first to be fully designed using the company's 3D design platform. This commitment builds upon Tommy Hilfiger's target to digitalise its end-to-end value chain. 11 Nov 2019
Fjällräven will be opening up its flagship store in South Africa at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Founded in 1960, Fjällräven is a Swedish outdoor brand, which creates products for outdoor adventure. 11 Nov 2019
Black Friday has developed into a firm fixture on the South African retail calendar, with a growing number of retailers taking part in the sales event each year since it was piloted locally by Takealot in 2012. Supermarkets form a key part of this mix, never failing to draw crowds of Black Friday shoppers in search of deals on everyday essentials. 8 Nov 2019
The African Hair and Beauty Festival provides the platform to connect with Africanistas seeking products that inspire confidence and pride from head to toe. 8 Nov 2019
As customers' needs evolve, retailers must adapt to meet those needs, or better yet, stay ahead of them. Retailers must rethink the traditional test and learn cycles. 8 Nov 2019
Conservation non-profit Pangolin.Africa has partnered with New Harbour Distillery in Cape Town to launch Pangolin Gin, a limited-edition craft gin sold in support of the organisation's pangolin awareness, protection and conservation efforts across Africa. 8 Nov 2019
The Beauty Revolution Festival will return to Johannesburg in 2020, with the two-day event set to take place on 13 and 14 March at Sandton Convention Centre. 7 Nov 2019
According to Google, 'Where to buy' searches such as "Where to buy gifts" and "Where to buy toys" have grown by more than 85% in the last two years. Consumers are turning, in increasing numbers, to Google and other online platforms to start the shopping process. 7 Nov 2019
The culmination of a two-year partnership between Scottish Leader and creative collective I See A Different You (ISADY) has led to the launch of a limited-edition whisky that celebrates the vibrancy of Soweto. 7 Nov 2019
Merchandisers are the final piece in the very long chain of warehousing and distribution. 7 Nov 2019
Portuguese ceramics brand Bordallo Pinheiro has opened shop in South Africa. The brand's first brick-and-mortar store in the country is located in Bree Street in the Cape Town CBD. 7 Nov 2019
Black November is upon us and retailers, both online and offline, are gearing up for the biggest shopping event of the year. 7 Nov 2019
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