Diageo South Africa has teamed up with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Soweto (Sanca Soweto) and local comedian and broadcaster, Felix Hlophe, to challenge South Africans to make more responsible drinking choices by offering a free bank of evidence-based information on alcohol consumption and professional advice. 9 Feb 2021
Converse has launched a #KicktheDebt campaign that will see the sneaker and apparel brand dedicate R1m towards relieving South African youths of student debt. 8 Feb 2021
In a bid to meet merger conditions laid out by competition authorities, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has increased its Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) ownership to a revised 20% target, with a significant worker ownership component. 8 Feb 2021
Andy Watts, Distell's master distiller of South African whiskies Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky and Three Ships Whisky will be inducted into Whisky Magazine's Whisky Hall of Fame. Watts will receive this accolade in recognition of his commitment to the South African whisky industry and subsequently, the World Whisky Category (whiskies produced outside of Scotland, the USA and UK). 5 Feb 2021
'As a retailer, how much should I be spending on IT?' Although retail decision-makers have been asking this question (with high frequency) for decades, the amplified role of technology in driving sales today has arguably made this question more important than ever before. 5 Feb 2021
On most weekends, the centre of Gatesville in Cape Town would be bustling with crowds of people shopping for everything from fresh produce and homemade mango atchar (mango pickle) to religious clothing, and even face creams. 5 Feb 2021
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Amazon announced Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO almost 27 years after he founded the company to sell books to customers over dial-up modems. 4 Feb 2021
With the brakes applied in lockdown and a nationwide ban on alcohol spilling over into the New Year, letting your hair down flamed by one's favourite tipple was turned on its head as spare rooms, car boots and garden sheds were hastily converted as 'stocking up' was adopted overnight as a national pass time. 4 Feb 2021
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of price gouging relating to garlic and ginger. 4 Feb 2021
CHENNAI, India - Fashion retailer H&M said on Tuesday it would investigate reports of sexual harassment at a supplier's factory in southern India following the death of a female employee and the arrest of a male co-worker on suspicion of her murder. 4 Feb 2021
Food Lover's Market has launched its Seeds Of Change Supplier Development Partnership to create opportunities for social enterprises to join the fresh produce retailer's network as a supplier. 3 Feb 2021
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Eskom's loadshedding, alongside an enduring pandemic, have proven a devastating combination, repeatedly destroying historical data, and demanding an (artificial intelligence) solution to predict the unpredictable. 3 Feb 2021
Jeff Bezos is stepping down from his role as Amazon CEO, and will transition to the role of executive chair in the third quarter. Andy Jassy, now chief of the company's AWS cloud services unit, will succeed Bezos as CEO. 3 Feb 2021
Abstinence, a local non-alcoholic spirits brand inspired by the biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, attracted global recognition at the international Low- and No-Alcohol Masters Competition of 2021. 2 Feb 2021
Traders who missed the peak tourist season say that despite the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night that beaches are now open once again, the damage has been done. 2 Feb 2021
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The South African alcohol industry welcomes President Ramaphosa's announcement yesterday evening to reinstate the sale of alcohol by licenced premised for offsite consumption from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm. Further, the president stated that the sale of alcohol by licensed premises for on-site consumption - such as restaurants and taverns - will be permitted throughout the week from 10am to 10pm. 2 Feb 2021
The Arctic has long proven to be a barometer of the health of our planet. This remote part of the world faces unprecedented environmental assaults, as climate change and industrial chemicals threaten a way of life for Inuit and other Indigenous and northern communities that rely heavily on seafood and marine mammals for food. 1 Feb 2021
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British online retailer Asos has acquired Topshop along with the Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands from fashion retail group Arcadia, in a deal valued at £295m ($411m). 1 Feb 2021
Glorinah Khutso Mabaso from Pretoria has been named the winner of the Trenery 2020 Print Competition, and her striking fabric design will feature internationally in Trenery's February 2021 collection. She will also travel to France to attend a two-week design course at the Paris College of Art. 1 Feb 2021
A good surprise can make your day, but a great surprise can start your entire year off on the right foot. This is why Burger King® South Africa is stepping in to deliver their best surprise yet for burger fans everywhere - the new Mystery Burger. 1 Feb 2021
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