Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland has set a goal for its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030, in en effort to address the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry. 2 Sep 2020
Despite the devastating economic impacts of Covid-19, the franchising sector could remain a viable business investment for aspiring entrepreneurs if they're smart about the brand they buy into and are prepared for the comittment required from a franchisee. 2 Sep 2020
The V&A Waterfront will reopen the doors to the Watershed this week after it was closed
in April due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. The vibrant space is home to 150 tenants who represent over 365 local brands and small businesses, and with an impressive 3.6 million visitors a year, it has become an attraction in its own right. 2 Sep 2020
Many people re-discovered their enthusiasm for local production during the disruptive, bewildering early days of the pandemic. The result is 'localisation', an emerging global trend that could revitalise local factories. 1 Sep 2020
Pick n Pay Clothing, in association with Atelier Gavin Rajah, has launched a new mentorship project for emerging local fashion designers. The Futurewear project will be a dedicated platform to find and build local fashion talent by allowing them the opportunity to launch their business with an exclusive collection in collaboration with PnP Clothing. 1 Sep 2020
Covid-19 has prompted widespread discussion of the resilience of food systems and how efficiency and competitiveness have been previously understood. 1 Sep 2020
In a trading update for the 24 weeks from 1 March to 15 August, listed pharmacy retail group Dis-Chem said online sales grew 344%. The company said that the quick deployment of additional hubs together with an investment in its e-commerce platform enabled it to meet the increased online demand during the lockdown period "as best as possible". 31 Aug 2020
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In her role as franchise operations director: rest of sub-Saharan Africa at KFC South Africa, Letlhogonolo 'Nolo' Thobejane travels the length and breadth of the continent overseeing restaurant operations and significantly contributing to the success of the KFC brand in Africa. 31 Aug 2020
Full menu now available for curbside and in-store pick up 31 Aug 2020
The Fashion Hatchery, the new fashion-focused division within The Startup Hatchery, has launched a fashion entrepreneurship programme aimed at aspiring or existing fashion entrepreneurs looking to build a sustainable fashion brand. 31 Aug 2020
Globally, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market had to quickly adjust to the challenges that came with conducting a business in a world of social distancing, hand sanitiser and masks. 28 Aug 2020
Taryn Gill left behind an established career in marketing, working at some of South Africa's largest media companies, to develop and launch her own haircare brand. The Perfect Hair was created to plug a gap in the local marketplace for quality, natural haircare products formulated with curly and coily hair textures in mind. 28 Aug 2020
During the pandemic and related lockdown, many South Africans are struggling to afford the basics, from soap and sanitiser - which are crucial to prevent the spread of Covid-19 - to sanitaryware. New digital gift vouchers from Clicks make it easier to send money for essential hygiene items, healthcare services and over-the-counter medicines to those who need it most. 28 Aug 2020
As we well know, Covid-19 will have an enduring impact on the economy and accelerate the shift to digital. The time is right now for organisations to leverage changes in customer behaviour and preferences, and begin reassessing their digital strategy to realign misguided customer journeys and revive or create new-age digital products. 27 Aug 2020
As part of its alcohol harm-reduction initiatives, the South African liquor industry is working with Community Policing Forums (CPF) in targeted hotspot areas in four provinces. The initiative, called Project Mpipa, aims to assist CPF to step up their compliance monitoring and reduce the incidents of alcohol-related gender-based violence (GBV). 27 Aug 2020
Eighteen-year-old student Delano Jasper from Wellington in the Western Cape was announced the winner of the 28th annual Championship Boerewors competition 27 Aug 2020
Local fashion brand Refinery has launched an online store, making it the first brand from Pepkor Group to take the leap into e-commerce. 26 Aug 2020
A geographical indication is defined in the TRIPS Agreement as an indicator that identifies a particular product as originating from a particular region or locality, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. Examples of such indications are Champagne, Tequila, Karoo Lamb and Rooibos. 26 Aug 2020
In the interest of knowledge sharing, Danfoss South Africa's Cooling team has embarked on a virtual training curriculum geared to address a broad range of refrigeration content. The Danfoss Refrigeration Academy is targeted at the general public, with no cost to attendees. 26 Aug 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our world irrevocably in a matter of months. Some scientists now predict that the pandemic could continue for as long as two years and will begin to subside only when about 70% of the global population has developed immunity. 26 Aug 2020
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