Pick n Pay Clothing is launching limited, exclusive collections in collaboration with promising young South African designers. This project is the result of a partnership between the retailer and award-winning fashion designer, Gavin Rajah, who will mentor the designers and help them create exclusive collections for PnP Clothing in the coming months. 11 Aug 2020
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During this time of immense disruption to the economy, business leaders across industry sectors agree that technology and a strategic shaping of digital programmes is critical to SA's recovery. What innovations are needed in the retail sector to make businesses survive in our new reality? 7 Aug 2020
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Food Lover's Market's fourth annual Hunger Month campaign raised funds equating to 1,030,888 meals, exceeding the fresh produce retailer's 1 million meal target for 2020. Distributed by long-time NPO partner FoodForward SA, these food donations helped feed vulnerable, food-insecure South Africans who have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. 7 Aug 2020
If there is a silver lining in the dark cloud that is Covid-19, it's the unity that has arisen amongst government, businesses, communities and individuals working towards the same goal of managing the crisis and supporting those most in need. 7 Aug 2020
As a global leading shoe company, Bata feels responsible towards all its stakeholders including the communities in which it operates across countries and regions. This is why the Bata Group commits to donate one million pairs of shoes to healthcare workers, volunteers and their families, the frontliners fighting the Covid-19 with admirable courage and dedication every day. The donation will impact a number of countries, in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and India. 7 Aug 2020
On Women's Day, 9 August, township taverns in South Africa will roll out a programme to help combat the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBV&F). Dubbed 'Tavern Dialogues', the initiative aims to empower both men and women to address GBV&F in their communities. 7 Aug 2020
Do you know where your coffee comes from? The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of knowing about our supply chains. Here, a woman carries harvested coffee beans in a coffee plantation in Mount Gorongosa, Mozambique, in August 2019. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)
Six months ago, you may not have thought much about where your groceries were produced. But chances are you're thinking about it now. 6 Aug 2020
In the 21st century, e-commerce is a pervasive and ever-growing part of our everyday lives. From global leaders in the game like AliExpress, eBay and Shopify; to local brands connecting their products to consumers all across the country; the ability to present high-quality, 'real-feel' images is a crucial part of connecting with audiences; drawing their interest and providing an online shopping experience that they'll want to return to. Now, local fashion legends Tshepo Jeans partnered up with leaders in e-commerce visual solutions, Studio[K]irmack : whose range of world class, cutting edge technology will elevate the beloved denim brand's online store from a digital adaption of their top class in-store service; to an e-commerce experience to rival any fashion label around the world. 6 Aug 2020
Diesel is the latest fashion company to join the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), a global not-for-profit organisation and the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world. 6 Aug 2020
Crocs South Africa has launched a Virtual Shopping experience, catering to consumers who may be approaching shopping malls with trepidation during the ongoing pandemic. 6 Aug 2020
L'Oréal Paris has partnered with South African NGO People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) on the EmpoweRED campaign, which aims to raise funds to assist women affected by gender-based violence (GBV). 5 Aug 2020
Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman has spoken out against the ban on sales of alcohol and tobacco, saying that it risks creating more cynicism and division than any other decision taken by the government during the Covid-19 pandemic. 5 Aug 2020
The Shoprite Group is exiting Nigeria after 15 years. The Cape Town-based company - the largest grocery retailer Africa - announced the decision in a trading update this week. 5 Aug 2020
For every eligible career Barbie doll sold at ToysRUs stores this August, Barbie will donate a doll to the Children's Hospital Trust (CHT) and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. This initiative forms part of Mattel South Africa's Barbie #ThankYouHeroes programme and aims to donate about 1,500 dolls to the CHT. 5 Aug 2020
The alcohol industry welcomes the positive response from the National Treasury to its request for a deferment of excise tax on alcoholic beverages. The National Treasury has proposed a 90-day deferral for the payment of excise taxes on alcohol. 4 Aug 2020
The Competition Commission has welcomed the decision of the Competition Tribunal on 28 July 2020, that confirms as an order the consent agreement between the Commission and KwaZulu-Natal-based company Cambridge Food Jozini, a division of Cambridge Food and subsidiary of Massmart. 4 Aug 2020
The South African Breweries (SAB) has halted R5bn in investments in South Africa over the next two years due to the consequences of the 12-week long alcohol ban, and Heineken South Africa is reevaluating plans to establish a new major production facility in KwaZulu-Natal. 4 Aug 2020
I need to say upfront that I'm a partner in a business that sells alcoholic drinks. Gin mostly, but we do - sorry did - a bit of everything. Of course, I'm aware that there are many other industries and entrepreneurs in the same boat; other businesses that, prior to lockdown, also had businesses with exciting prospects. 3 Aug 2020
Pick n Pay Clothing customers can now shop the brand's full range of merchandise on the new PnP Clothing online platform, for delivery to shoppers' doorsteps nationwide. 3 Aug 2020
Rihanna has launched her much-anticipated skincare line, Fenty Skin, in partnership with Kendo Brands, an LVMH-owned beauty developer. Fenty Skin is Rihanna's second global beauty brand, following the launch of Fenty Beauty introduced in 2017. 3 Aug 2020
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