As the world emerges from various states of Covid-19 lockdown and the 'new normal' still presents many unknowns, one thing we know for sure is that it is imperative to adhere to stringent hygienic measures. We at Sappi are very cognisant of the impact that the daily use of hygiene products can have on our skin and the environment. With the significant increase in consumption of hand sanitisers, we are excited to introduce Sappi's Valida natural cellulose product for the formulation of more skin- and planet-friendly solutions. 16 Jul 2020
President Ramaphosa's surprise reinstatement of South Africa's booze ban on Sunday night has been met with mixed emotions and debate around the timing and lack of notice for affected industries. 16 Jul 2020
Pick n Pay's Feed the Nation campaign will match all customer cash donations made at till points on Mandela Day, 18 July 2020, to help feed more people left vulnerable to hunger. The retailer is encouraging a donation of R21 - enough to help feed one person a meal every day for a week - but any amount is welcome. 16 Jul 2020
Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., is launching the People's Place Program, which aims to advance the representation of black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) within the fashion and creative industries. The brand has announced an initial minimum commitment of $5m in annual funding towards the programme for the next three years. 15 Jul 2020
I have been watching the Clover blue milk bottle campaign and the outrage it is causing amongst civil society and environmental organisations, the professionals, activists and concerned citizens who are doing everything possible to educate and clean up the scourge of plastic pollution that is choking our rivers, wetlands and oceans. 15 Jul 2020
The latest product to come out of the Lego Group and Nintendo partnership is a brick-built Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and TV, complete with a mechanical scrolling Super Mario on the screen. Designed with adult fans in mind, builders will be able to recreate Super Mario Bros. gameplay and rekindle nostalgic NES memories. 15 Jul 2020
The worldwide pandemic has forced millions of people around the world to make dramatic changes to their lives. In South Africa, one of the major areas that have changed considerably is how people shop. But exactly how have our shopping behaviours changed? Data shows interesting trends and demographics that may predict the South African shopping landscape for the future. Let's explore this data to find out what South Africans are buying and how they are shopping during the lockdown. 15 Jul 2020
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Nestlé has confirmed it will be discontinuing the production of Chocolate Log in South Africa from August 2020. Chocolate Log, with its creamy marshmallow on wafer covered in milk chocolate, has been a permanent fixture in local snack food aisles for over five decades. 15 Jul 2020
South African outdoor clothing brand K-Way has worked with international company Re:Down to create a small range of winter apparel that uses recycled down filling and energy-efficient production methods. 14 Jul 2020
While e-commerce has been with us for a considerable amount of time, the Covid-19 pandemic and the effects of lockdown protocols across the region have pushed its use to new heights. 14 Jul 2020
After a few months of beta testing, food delivery service Dryvar Foods has officially launched its cloud-based delivery application in the country. Initially launched in KwaZulu-Natal, the Durban-based startup plans to expand to additional provinces in the coming months. 13 Jul 2020
As the South African economy comes back to life after the lockdown necessitated by the tragedy that is Covid-19, e-commerce companies are racing to innovate and better serve customers. As supply chains slowly roll into action, a problem retailers and brands now face is how to quickly create the content required to market their goods. 13 Jul 2020
TFG has entered into an agreement to buy certain "commercially-viable stores and selected assets" of Jet from embattled Edcon for a cash purchase consideration of R480m. Edcon is currently in business rescue in terms of the Companies Act. 13 Jul 2020
South Africa's alcohol industry has expressed its disappointment with the government's decision to reinstate the ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol, effective immediately... 13 Jul 2020
Under the theme 'Trading and living amid Covid-19', the City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg, met with the leadership of informal traders associations today in an effort to help support this industry during the pandemic. 10 Jul 2020
The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry. According to some estimates, almost 70% of garments that are donated globally end up on the African continent. 10 Jul 2020
There can be no doubt that the next era of retail success will be defined by the friction-free, or ultra-convenient, shopping experience. This will hold true for both the online and physical shopping journey - whereby consumers increasingly expect a quick, efficient and seamless experience. 10 Jul 2020
A subject of furious debate during the lockdown is the ban on tobacco products. In a webinar held by PSG today, Jacques Pauw, author of the gripping The President's Keepers, told viewers the lockdown is only part of the reason the illegal cigarette trade in South Africa is thriving. 10 Jul 2020
The different levels of lockdown restrictions has, unsurprisingly, been accompanied by different responses and trends. Now, as various business sectors adjust to a new consumer climate, and restaurants work towards safely reopening, an unsurprising new consumer trend has emerged: home building, renovations and improvements. 9 Jul 2020
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