Foschini and Markham owner TFG announced that it has successfully negotiated and concluded an agreement to buy select assets of value clothing retailer Jet from Edcon and its business rescue practitioners on principally the same terms as those set out in the Conditional Offer. 18 Aug 2020
There is always something great to share about Batiste, the world's No. 1 dry shampoo. This time new data has confirmed our hair hero Batiste sold 2.7 cans every second globally in 2019. With a variety of fruity and floral scents, colour tints and the Hair Benefits range targeting specific hair needs, who wouldn't want to keep their crown shining with Batiste! 18 Aug 2020
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) said it's relieved that the sale of alcohol may resume under Alert Level 2 of the lockdown, especially for restaurants, bars and taverns. "We can assure customers that we are ready to serve them under the strictest safety conditions, taking into account social distancing and health protocols," BASA CEO Patricia Pillay said. 18 Aug 2020
Woolworths has announced that 25 stores, including some of its largest full line stores and three food markets, are now single-use plastic shopping bag free. 17 Aug 2020
Tiger Brands has reached agreements to dispose of its value-added meat products business to two separate companies. 17 Aug 2020
We know that our economy is challenging, and that the world is changing rapidly. The novel coronavirus has brought more challenges for our economies, in South Africa and around the world. The ability to "quickly reconfigure strategy, structure, processes, people, and technology toward value-creating and value-protecting opportunities" - McKinsey's useful definition of agility - is key to survival in this environment, especially with the challenges that we are currently faced with. 17 Aug 2020
South Africa's alcohol has welcomed the announcement by the Government to resume the trading and distribution of alcohol and place the entire country on Alert Level 2, with effect from midnight on Monday, 17 August 2020. 17 Aug 2020
Galito's GaliPods store format is growing consistently, with a planned expansion rate of six per year. Originally launched by the flame-grilled chicken franchise in 2016, GaliPods are stores built inside fully-kitted containers that can be placed anywhere. 14 Aug 2020
Non-alcoholic beverages, specifically the kind served at celebrations and dinner parties, used to come off as somewhat uninspired. In terms of flavour, packaging design and branding, they often paled in comparison when positioned alongside their alcoholic counterparts. 14 Aug 2020
Covid-19 has wrought havoc on poor households in countries across the world. In South Africa, more and more people are facing hunger resulting from mass job losses and small, poorly implemented supplementary cash grants. 14 Aug 2020
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Since leaving one's home now comes with the additional risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus, online shopping has become the new retail therapy. For some of the country's online businesses, this situation has led to a notable spike in sales. 13 Aug 2020
Game has introduced a clothing range, called 'Stylessentials', to 22 stores across the country. According to the retailer, the launch comes as customers actively seek value alternatives for essential items like clothing during turbulent economic times. 13 Aug 2020
Diageo, one of the world's largest producers of spirits and beers, has cut greenhouse gas emissions from its direct operations by 509,000 metric tonnes, delivering on its commitment to reduce absolute emissions by 50%. 13 Aug 2020
Twenty-something Transkei native Zizipho Ntobongwana is the bold young businesswoman behind Sheba Feminine, a local range of biodegradable sanitary products made from organic cotton. 12 Aug 2020
With a vision to uplift, African Smiles has launched a collection of 16 fabric face masks created by talented local designers. The masks celebrate South African creativity and each one holds a unique message of hope and happiness, while expressing the beauty and friendliness of the hidden smile behind the mask. 12 Aug 2020
A new global report, titled 'The Future of Retail: Opportunities for Brands in the New Normal', highlights challenges and opportunities for retailers as the Covid-19 pandemic drives permanent shifts in consumer behaviour now and beyond the holiday season. 12 Aug 2020
Five businesses in desperate need of e-commerce infrastructure, stand a chance to win an online set-up to the value of R250,000. 11 Aug 2020
South Africa has among the highest levels of intimate partner violence in the world. With lockdown, many women and young girls who are in abusive or violent situations have been more trapped and isolated than before. The Body Shop is calling on South Africans to show their solidarity to those isolated with an abuser by sharing the hashtag #IsolatedNotAlone. 11 Aug 2020
The South African alcohol industry has noted the concerns raised by spiritsEurope regarding imbalances in trade between South Africa and the European Union (EU), as a result of the continued prohibition on the sale of alcohol in SA. 11 Aug 2020
South Africa's packaging industry could decline by more than 9% in 2020 as a result of severely impaired disposable income following the national lockdown enforced as a response to the coronavirus. 11 Aug 2020
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