We all discovered in 2020 that we cannot predict the future. We have learnt how we can position ourselves and our businesses better for what may lie ahead. The pandemic intensified or accelerated some of the 2020 trends we predicted. 29 Jan 2021
Vanessa Ralston and her daughter Kara-Leigh Baker are building a family business creating handmade bath and body products from their soap studio in Bryanston, Gauteng. 29 Jan 2021
Since late December, the Lucky Plaza Tavern in Parow has been empty of life. Established in 2000 in Station Road, the tavern usually attracts a buzz of customers who buy meat from the next-door butchery and enjoy music and a braai. But since the alcohol ban, it is quiet. 29 Jan 2021
Despite fatigue with overused references to last year like 'unprecedented', 'challenging' and everyone's personal favourite 'new normal', one must metaphorically bundle them up as lessons learnt and opportunities discovered. 28 Jan 2021
NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Walmart Inc will add small robot-staffed warehouses to dozens of its stores to help fill orders for pickup and delivery, the company said on Wednesday, as Americans shift their spending online amid the Covid-19 pandemic. 28 Jan 2021
The Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa) has stated its support to the Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa) and the Federated Hospitality Association (Fedhasa) in their objections over the continued alcohol ban and the new rules stipulated by the newly-formed Bargaining Council for the Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades. 28 Jan 2021
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South African entertainment retailer Musica will close its doors after 29 years of operation. 28 Jan 2021
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With the number of new Covid-19 cases declining over the past two weeks, South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) has urged the government to be transparent about the justification for the continued prohibition of formal alcohol sales in the country. 27 Jan 2021
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat have teamed up to form The PLANeT Partnership, a joint venture to develop, produce and market snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein. 27 Jan 2021
From floor salesperson to budding entrepreneur, meet the founder of South Africa's first and only comfort adjustable mattress brand, Sloom. 27 Jan 2021
The 2020/2021 instalment of the Shining Light Awards (SLA) jewellery design competition invites promising young diamond jewellery designers from Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa to showcase their talent. 27 Jan 2021
According to a survey conducted by The Craft Brewers Association of South Africa (CBASA), the vast majority of local craft brewers don't see themselves surviving the third alcohol ban. 26 Jan 2021
We have used the term "retail ready" for most of my career in this sector, but never before has it been more critically relevant than right now in such a rapidly changing landscape. 26 Jan 2021
Cape Town features alongside five other cities in Nespresso's World Explorations range. Inspired by the diversity of local coffee cultures, World Explorations is a range of Lungo coffees that captures the essence and flavours of some of the world's most admired cities. 26 Jan 2021
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Irish fast-fashion retailer Primark has no plans to sell its clothes online. This is despite the company warning that lockdown store closures could cost it losses of more than £1bn. The retailer has shut 305 of its 389 global stores - including 190 in the UK. Primark has just announced a 30% sales fall to £2bn in the 16 weeks leading to 2 January, adding that this loss could mean price rises. 25 Jan 2021
South African Breweries (SAB) has had to suspend 550 temporary contract workers across its South African operations, as it navigates the unintended consequences of the third alcohol ban. These temporary contracts will predominantly affect positions within SAB's supply and logistics workforce. 25 Jan 2021
The South African alcohol industry reaffirmed its objections to the government's use of prohibition in the struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that the unintended consequences - specifically the rapid rise of illicit liquor production and distribution - far outweighed the efficacy of the ban. 25 Jan 2021
Branding and retail display specialist, Scan Display, has devised a new cost-effective solution for shopping kiosks. Its Showcase Kiosk range is available for short-term rental, and the standard modular components can be readily configured for retailers' unique requirements. 25 Jan 2021
Health Central is South Africa's newest online store targeting the growing wellness market. 22 Jan 2021
The Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSA) is imploring the African Union (AU) to initiate a continent-wide effort to stamp out Ponzi schemes. 22 Jan 2021
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