A joint venture between Old Mutual Property and retail mavens Paul Simon (founder of Young Designers Emporium) and Arie Fabian (who built up the Fabiani brand) will see the introduction of a new multi-brand omnichannel retail concept in South Africa, called Egg. 16 Nov 2020
Esna Colyn, Imbalie Beauty CEO
Under the leadership of CEO Esna Colyn, the Imbalie Beauty group has sought to empower beauty therapists with ongoing skills training at its nationwide network of Placecol, Dream Nails and Perfect 10 salons. With the recent launch of its Customer Solutions Division in August, the group aims to reinforce a message of empowerment by taking its new vision to the wider community, in particular to women who have a passion for beauty and wellness, and to individual therapists and salon owners within the group. 13 Nov 2020
Dutch underwear and shapewear brand Magic Bodyfashion is now available in South Africa. The brand has been brought into the country by PDL Distributors, a local importer and distributor of international lingerie and swimwear brands and the owner of retailer Inner Secrets Lingerie. 13 Nov 2020
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For many industries, predicting the future during a pandemic would be difficult - if not impossible. Retail is different. Why? 13 Nov 2020
In #FreshOnTheShelf, we round up our pick of food and beverage products that have hit the shelves recently. 12 Nov 2020
YeboBox is a new subscription service that delivers a monthly box of different homegrown sweets and snacks to nostalgic South Africans and Zimbabweans living in the UK. 12 Nov 2020
The dash deadline is looming with the 'on-your-marks-get-set-shop' the rallying cry from past years sending both online and offline sales into orbit around the likes of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles' Day. 12 Nov 2020
In his national address last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an easing of some lockdown restrictions, including the hours when alcohol can be sold by liquor stores. 12 Nov 2020
As South Africa looks forward to returning to a sense of normality after spending months trying to come to terms with Covid-19 and our new normal, we all feel a desperate need for healing and human connection. It is a time where we need leaders to take a stand and bring the country together focusing us on a common purpose. 12 Nov 2020
Multidisciplinary designer Katlego Tshuma has been named the overall winner of the Nando's Hot Young Designer (HYD) Talent Search Competition for 2020. 11 Nov 2020
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The age of the mall is waning. That phrase sends property fund managers into a cold sweat. But it's not just the lower foot traffic as a result of Covid that is to blame for the pressure on brick-and-mortar stores. 11 Nov 2020
Ever heard of Singles' Day? It's the world's biggest online shopping day, turning over $38bn last year - more than double the $16.8bn brought in during Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. 11 Nov 2020
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Recreational cannabis sales will drive global legal market growth by 376% over the next five years, outpacing medical and CBD, according to global market research company Euromonitor International's new cannabis database. 11 Nov 2020
Back in the day, there was very little in the way of product offering instore for the black female consumer wanting quality natural hair care at affordable prices. Those were the dark days, when relaxers were considered the only route to beauty, and beauty standards were modelled on a narrow waistline, fair skin and straight hair. 10 Nov 2020
The digital revolution is empowering consumers like never before. While advancements in technology give consumers the convenience of getting the products and services they want - when they want them - it's the generated and collected data from these engagements that add real value to customer experience (sometimes referred to as CX). 10 Nov 2020
With the annual Black Friday shopping extravaganza just over two weeks away, Proudly South African has urged shoppers to mainly purchase locally manufactured products. 10 Nov 2020
The Medicare Health group of pharmacies are now training their staff using the Smart-Cnnect app, a digital staff training mobile application that is fully customisable to an array of environments. 10 Nov 2020
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Black Friday 2020. It's a date that, in the past, would herald long queues, close confines and fights over discounted television sets and kitchenware. Today, this picture needs to be framed by social distancing, masks, and reduced physical risk. But, asks Wynand Smit, CEO of Inovo, is the South African retail sector really ready for how these restrictions could impact on sales, customer safety and reputation? 9 Nov 2020
A total of 145 Woolworths stores across South Africa are now free from single-use plastic shopping bags. 9 Nov 2020
The recently released Insaka eCommerce Playbook offers insights into how South African e-commerce companies set up and run their businesses, and lists the software and service providers they prefer. 9 Nov 2020
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