And reds and yellows and all the other colours of the rainbow found in nutrient-rich veggies and fruit, too, of course! Last year, researchers from the University of Leeds* in the UK found that consuming more fruit and vegetables improves your mental wellbeing. Their findings indicate that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have an equivalent effect on mental well-being to about eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. 9 Sep 2020
Cash Crusaders has introduced an online click and collect service, marking the first step in the roll-out of its e-commerce platform in South Africa. 9 Sep 2020
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Clicks will delist and remove all TRESemmé products from shelves with immediate effect and fill the gap by expanding its range of locally-sourced haircare brands. The move follows a racially offensive advert that appeared on the Clicks website, which caused public outrage and protests by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). 8 Sep 2020
For years now, South Africa's local fashion industry has been steadily trudging along. Many production and economic challenges face both local brands and designers, but the closest to their bottom line are inexpensive imports. 8 Sep 2020
For months now, South Africans have been unable to host their loved ones for what is easily the nation's favourite pastime - braaing. What made matters worse, was that Mzansi was unable to enjoy its favourite beer for a number of weeks. And so, Castle Lager is proud to introduce #CastleBraaiSeason as they take back summer and reignite the braai culture. 8 Sep 2020
Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has called on Clicks to commit to tangible corrective action by actively promoting black hair products that are manufactured by black women- and youth-owned small businesses. 8 Sep 2020
Dettol has donated 400 hand wash stations and a million bars of soap to be used at public health facilities around the country. South Africa's leading and trusted hygiene and handwashing brand recognises that these items are crucial in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, officially received the donation. Dettol has already begun the deployment of the stations and soap directly to public health clinics countrywide. 8 Sep 2020
Burger King® South Africa has taken to social media to ask South Africans to rally behind them on their quest for South African citizenship. In a tweet to the Department of Home Affairs, the brand asked "how many RTs to become a citizen?" using the popular "how many RTs for" trade exchange method. Burger King® South Africa is so serious about cementing their place in this beautiful country, that they'll be embarking on a campaign to further entrench their footprint in SA. 8 Sep 2020
Has the time finally dawned on us? Is the long-imagined retail apocalypse on our doorstep? If you have entered a shopping mall recently, you might begin to think so. Perspex barriers, mask-clad customers and social distancing demarcations have become the norm while the evident fall in foot traffic has retailers across the country fearing for the worst. 8 Sep 2020
Plant-based has been a growing food trend for some years now, and with greater consumer interest has come better product innovation. But we've also seen increased sophistication in consumer tastes, and much higher expectations in terms of quality of taste and texture, especially in the plant protein space. 7 Sep 2020
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received information from Pioneer Foods on its intention to recall a batch of Liqui fruit Red Grape Still 330ml cans. 7 Sep 2020
Health and beauty retailer Clicks is facing significant public backlash after a TRESemmé marketing campaign that appeared on the Clicks website was accused of promoting racist stereotypes about hair. 7 Sep 2020
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With Covid-19 lockdown measures around the world easing, just under three-quarters of global consumers (71%) report feeling comfortable returning to physical stores since local lockdowns have eased, according to research published by Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company focused on elevating the customer experience. 4 Sep 2020
ViacomCBS Networks Africa (VCNA) kid's channel Nickelodeon has partnered with Kellogg's to bring magical moments to breakfast with new Kellogg's Baby Shark Froot Loops cereal. Kellogg's is one of the leading and well-loved food brands in South Africa, testament to this, Kellogg's was voted the coolest breakfast cereal at the 2020 Sunday Times Generation Next awards. 4 Sep 2020
Spar Group has appointed Brett Botten, the current managing director of Spar South Rand, as the new group CEO. Botten will succeed Graham O'Connor, who retires after the group's 2021 annual general meeting. O' Connor will then become non-executive chairman following the retirement of Mike Hankinson. 4 Sep 2020
One thing the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us is that relying solely on insight driven by historical behaviour is no longer viable. The pandemic threw the entire world into turmoil, disrupting what used to be normal across all industries and sectors. 4 Sep 2020
Following successful launches in Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northern Gauteng, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is continuing the roll-out of its 2L returnable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle into more regions across South Africa. 3 Sep 2020
Many people believe that the Covid-19 situation in South Africa is different to that of other parts of the world. Initially, we saw a slow increase in the number of confirmed cases after the government lockdown of the country, which was soon after the first cases were diagnosed in South Africa. 3 Sep 2020
Twyg, a local not-for-profit organisation and online publication, is calling on fashion designers who implement sustainable and circular approaches, and who foster ethical practices, to enter its second annual Sustainable Fashion Awards. 3 Sep 2020
As technology accelerates the customer online order experience, the final leg, or 'last mile' expectation of efficient and scheduled on-time delivery has become one of the defining measures of customer service. This in turn has triggered enormous study and investment into contactless delivery, which will considerably alter the competitive landscape of retailers and food/meal-kit outlets. 2 Sep 2020
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