A major player in oral care, Jordan, recently topped the polls when its Green Clean toothbrush was lauded as top in sustainable toothbrushes. Jordan Green Clean, with its recycled plastic handle, renewable bio-based bristles and 100% recycled packaging, beat out all competitors including bamboo offerings. The test results make clear that users of Jordan's Green Clean can achieve sparkling pearly-whites with a sound green conscience. 16 Oct 2020
If South Africa is to adopt the right localisation policy at a larger scale, about 3.2 percentage points could be added to the country's annual GDP, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. 16 Oct 2020
Pick n Pay has recruited 20 of its largest food and manufacturer suppliers to join the 10x20x30 initiative, a global private-sector project, to significantly combat in-store and supply chain food waste by 2030. Pick n Pay has set its own internal target to reduce food waste by 50% by 2025. 15 Oct 2020
The alcohol industry has cancelled supplies to the 44 alcohol outlets in the Western Cape whose licences have been revoked by the provincial Liquor Authority for contravention of the Covid-19 and liquor trading regulations. 15 Oct 2020
Uber Eats has partnered with Medicare to provide users with access to over-the-counter medication for delivery through the Uber Eats app. 15 Oct 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Countries have had to lock down, economies have been devastated and there have been massive job losses. 15 Oct 2020
On Wednesday the Clover SA depot in Perseverance, Port Elizabeth, was operating in spite of a strike. Photo: Joseph Chirume.
About 2,000 workers are on indefinite strike at Clover South Africa nationwide since Tuesday, according to the General Industrial Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA). 15 Oct 2020
Stats SA reports that South Africa's retail trade sales decreased by 4,2% year-on-year in August 2020. 14 Oct 2020
South African property development and services company, Eris Property Group, has launched bilingual websites and chatbots for The Mall, KWT and Plattekloof Shopping Centre. 14 Oct 2020
L'Oréal has revealed the winners of its Beauty Tech for Good Challenge, an international
competition recognising the most innovative startups supporting responsible, sustainable and inclusive beauty. 14 Oct 2020
StyleMode.co.za is South Africa's latest online shopping platform dedicated to women's and men's fashion. Powered by Loot.co.za, StyleMode enters the market with a range of brands across apparel, footwear and accessories. 14 Oct 2020
The Nando's Hot Young Designer Talent Search (HYD) has announced its list of finalists for 2020. The competition, now in its third iteration, aims to unearth fresh new designs and launch the careers of local emerging creatives. For the 2020 edition of HYD, young designers were asked to create a unique bench that responds sensitively to seating needs in a time of social distancing. 13 Oct 2020
To raise funds for two children's homes in Heidelberg, Eskort collaborated with Saronsberg Cellar and artist Sam Nhlengethwa in an initiative aptly named Liberi. The Latin word for children, Liberi was launched in July 2020. A unique collector's Liberi 2018 Bordeaux blend was created by Saronsberg Cellar and the labels showcased six of Nhlengethwa's art pieces. 13 Oct 2020
Shoprite Checkers has agreed to stop enforcing exclusivity provisions in its long-term exclusive lease agreements with its landlords against small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and speciality and limited line stores. This is according to a consent agreement between the Competition Commission (the Commission) and Shoprite. 13 Oct 2020
De Vry Distillery's Die Warm Rasta Rum, produced in the Free State, has won the top award in the 2020 South African Rum Awards. Beating 44 other international and local entries, Die Warm Rasta Rum won both the Best Rum and Best Column and Potstill awards, and was named Most Exceptional overall. 13 Oct 2020
To hear some industry commentators tell it, Covid-19 is going to be the final nail in the coffin of retail as we know it. At best, they're over-simplifying. At worst, they're just wrong. Retail was in dire need of change long before the pandemic struck - Covid just gave it an extra shove. 13 Oct 2020
South African textile and fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has scooped the title of Independent Designer of the Year at the prestigious Green Carpet Fashion Awards. Dubbed the 'Oscars of Fashion', the GCFAs are one of the world's foremost sustainability and fashion awards, adding glamour and celebrity to sustainability issues in an Oscars-style ceremony. 12 Oct 2020
In South Africa, and indeed, worldwide, e-commerce has been turbo-charged by the newfound reliance on technology and digital tools in almost every sphere of life. 12 Oct 2020
In 2020, Mzansi's most beloved beer brand, Castle Lager turns 125 years old and continues its iconic legacy as an integral part the nation's heritage and culture. 12 Oct 2020
The Shoprite Group is launching a rewards programme for its Shoprite branded stores on Monday, 12 October 2020. 12 Oct 2020
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