Like many business sectors in the country, the South African retail industry is battling the effects of stagnant GDP growth and constrained consumer spending. 4 Feb 2020
If repeat business is about regular customers, then loyalty programmes are the mechanism businesses can use to attract and retain these customers. 3 Feb 2020
Toy manufacturer Mattel is launching a series of bio-based plastic products under its construction toy brand, Mega. Mega Bloks, will now feature three preschool building sets - Polar Friends, Safari Friends and Woodland Friends - derived from bio-based resins. 3 Feb 2020
In 25 years, South African tea company Joekels has developed from a small business housed in a garage into a category leader with seven different tea brands. 3 Feb 2020
Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) has named Helena Helmersson as its new CEO. The appointment follows a board reshuffle in which outgoing chief executive Karl-Johan Persson stepped down from his role with immediate effect to take over as board chairman, after his father Stefan announced he would relinquish that role. 31 Jan 2020
Lesaffre has inaugurated the Baking Center of its subsidiary Lesaffre Ivoire in Abidjan. The first of its kind in West Africa, the innovation centre was launched to meet growing demand in the region, and aims to support customers in the development of their expertise and new bread-making solutions. 31 Jan 2020
Global fashion brand Mango has opened a 205m² retail space in Sandton City, Johannesburg. The opening marks the reintroduction of free-standing Mango stores into the country since the House of Busby, who owned the brand licence locally, closed all local Mango and Nine West standalone stores in 2017. 31 Jan 2020
Western Cape-based retail chain Brights Hardware has launched an Industrial and Wholesale Suppliers division, the result of a merger with Cape Engineering Supplies. 30 Jan 2020
Glenart, a South African Christmas cracker manufacturing company, has secured an export deal with American retail giant Walmart. The agreement will see the local business directly supplying their confetti-popping crackers to 800 Walmart stores in the US. 30 Jan 2020
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Tiger Brands chief executive officer Lawrence Mac Dougall will be retiring on 31 January, SA's largest food and beverage group announced on Wednesday. 30 Jan 2020
In 2020, the South African coffee landscape will continue to boom. According to Stacey Moss, director at coffee supplier Avanti Coffee Company, this year will see the rebirth of past trends, while new developments will pique the interest of coffee enthusiasts. 29 Jan 2020
Standard Bank has arranged and structured $50m in financing facilities for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to support its expansion strategy in Ethiopia over the next five years. 29 Jan 2020
Discerning South Africans are showing new interest in elegant vintage-style cocktails with a next-generation eco-friendly twist... 29 Jan 2020
In June last year, hundreds of Australian shoppers queued - some overnight - to buy a pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Black Static Adidas sneakers the moment they went on sale. Before lining up, customers had to register and go into a draw to determine whether they could buy a pair. The shoes sold for a few hundred dollars but are now being traded for up to A$3000. 29 Jan 2020
Guided by the theme 'agility accelerates growth', FNB is hosting the 8th Franchise Leadership Summit on 3 March 2020 at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual event is aimed at promoting growth and leadership in the franchise sector. 28 Jan 2020
If we consider how the FMCG market is moving, the only way manufacturers will be able to differentiate themselves will be to become extremely efficient and customise their marketing efforts. 28 Jan 2020
South African soft drinks company Twizza has commissioned a state-of-the-art production canning line in Queenstown to can its popular Clark & Sons mixer range. 28 Jan 2020
Online shopping continues to disrupt the traditional retail sector. One only has to look at the decline of the British high streets to know that there is a revolution going on in the way that consumers shop - household names such as Boots, Debenhams and House of Fraser have all been affected by store closures and job losses. 27 Jan 2020
First Choice has introduced its new fresh milk Extended Shelf Life (ESL) packaging made from bio-based material. Woodlands Dairy, the manufacturer of First Choice's ESL milk, partnered with Nampak, its extended shelf life pack suppliers, to bring this pack to market. 27 Jan 2020
There has been a steady increase in CBD-based products entering the market over the last few years, and consumers would be wise to educate themselves on their contents. 27 Jan 2020
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