As the country reopens, it's more important than ever to support small local businesses that are trying to As the country reopens and South Africans reflect on their heritage this September, it's more important than ever to support small local businesses that are trying to find their feet after a tough couple of months 23 Sep 2020
Positioning youth to drive the progress they want to see in the world, Converse has committed to putting community at the heart of its marketing, and has pledged a $1m investment over two years to a new accelerator programme that aims to fund All Star ideas. 23 Sep 2020
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), in partnership with its members in the manufacturing and retail industry, recently launched a toll-free Illicit Crime Hotline the public can use to anonymously report information related to illicit and counterfeit manufacturing and trading of products in South Africa. 22 Sep 2020
There can be no question that Covid-19 has changed the way the world operates. Some trends are temporary, and some are more permanent, with the common question nowadays being: what will the new normal look like? 22 Sep 2020
Four MTN employees have become BBBEE owner-operators of 14 stores across Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal. The appointments follow successful applications by the employees through MTN's transformative Branded Retail Channel programme. 22 Sep 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic and the related bans on alcohol sales instituted in South Africa have debilitated the country's craft beer industry. With tasting rooms and bars shut for months and retail sales restricted, many local breweries have shed jobs, and some have been forced to shut down entirely. 22 Sep 2020
As restrictions ease and our social interactions increase, now is the time to be even more careful and vigilant. And, in recognising the role of masks in limiting the spread of the virus, Skip is providing a small gift of gratitude to show that we care. 22 Sep 2020
Goedgedacht Trading, the trading arm of Swartland-based non-profit Goedgedacht Trust, has made its proudly South African extra virgin olive oils and food products available online and direct to consumer under its new label 'goed'. 21 Sep 2020
Creativity is on the march across the retail landscape as sector players get to grips with shifting consumer values and influences in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. 21 Sep 2020
UBU International, which recently launched in South Africa, aims to help local businesses boost their sales by leveraging a combination of mobile discovery, marketing, rewards and mobile payments. 21 Sep 2020
From teaching John Cena how to dance to taking the same stage as Beyoncé, Sho Madjozi has garnered fans from all over the world and is one of South Africa's brightest young stars. The next step in the incredible rise of this phenom is to partner with Nivea Perfect & Radiant on a campaign to get her fans singing, dancing and, most importantly, caring about their skin. 21 Sep 2020
Behind the door of a nondescript warehouse unit in Wynberg, north of Johannesburg, lies a microcosm of how we are going to buy food for the foreseeable future. Here, food is being prepared exclusively for delivery. There is no restaurant space - not even a few plastic chairs to sit on while enjoying a quick bite to eat. 18 Sep 2020
Nespresso has pledged that every cup of its coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by the end of 2022. 18 Sep 2020
African Pioneer Marine (APM) has acquired canned fish brand Glenryck from Bidvest Namibia. The Glenryck brand, first registered in South Africa in 1937, joins one of South Africa's largest fishing trawler owners and processing companies, the 100% black-owned Pioneer Fishing, under the umbrella of African Pioneer Marine. 18 Sep 2020
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I was driving past an informal settlement not so long ago. The vibrant energy that emits from the sidewalks is tangible with the hustle and bustle of street vendors and people going about their daily tasks. 18 Sep 2020
Game has launched its first 'future-ready concept store' at the Mall of Africa in Johannesburg, the first store of its kind to be transformed as part of the African retail giant's turnaround strategy. The reimagined retail space now offers free Wi-Fi and a kids' play area, and incorporates innovations such as self-checkout counters, price check booths and QR codes on products that link to Game's online store. 17 Sep 2020
Approximately 5,200 retail industry jobs will be saved, as Edcon announced this week that the sale of parts of the Edgars business in South Africa to Retailability Ltd has been implemented, with all approvals from regulatory authorities and all conditions precedent either fulfilled or waived. 17 Sep 2020
South Africa's alcohol industry welcomed today's announcement by the government to place the entire country on Alert Level 1, but raised concerns about the continued restrictions for off-consumption sales of alcohol which will now include Fridays and the curfew being extended to midnight. These measures will come into effect at midnight on Sunday, 20 September. 17 Sep 2020
Looking beyond the way the Covid-19 pandemic turned the world on its head for many businesses, the silver lining is the first-hand clarity into what makes people tick during a crisis. Key among these is that local is even more lekker than before. Here's how to put your brand's best foot forward and stride more confidently into the future... 17 Sep 2020
As the worldwide medical industry continues to scrutinise the Covid-19 pandemic and trials for vaccines, antibodies and potential cures are put through their paces, hospitals, schools and households are urged to disinfect high-touch surfaces to lower any risk of infection. 17 Sep 2020
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