Vans, the action sports footwear and apparel brand, has launch an online store in South Africa, available to local shoppers at www.vans.co.za. 31 Mar 2021
In his address last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the country will remain on Alert Level 1, with regulations unchanged with the exception of the sale of alcohol. There will be a four-day ban on the sale of alcohol for off-premise consumption over the upcoming Easter weekend - from Friday, 2 April until Monday, 5 April. 31 Mar 2021
Checkers has introduced a new premium food range, called Forage & Feast, incorporating products traditionally found at speciality delis and food emporiums. 30 Mar 2021
South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) claims that it received confirmation at the industry meeting with the officials of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) on 29 March that the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is intending on banning all sales of alcohol for 11 days, starting Easter weekend. 30 Mar 2021
Accenture has acquired REPL Group (REPL), a technology consultancy specialising in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences. REPL is based in the UK, but has offices in multiple countries, including South Africa. 30 Mar 2021
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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel says South Africa must rebuild its manufacturing strength to be able to fully benefit from the opportunities in the BRICS markets. 30 Mar 2021
Pine Kazi, a women-led shoe design house based in Kenya, is the winner of Fashionomics Africa's sustainable fashion competition. The fashion company, which converts pineapple leaf and recycled rubber into fashionable footwear, wins a $2,000 cash prize, access to media exposure opportunities, and mentorship and networking opportunities from competition collaborators.
wins Fashionomics Africa sustainable design competition for turning 30 Mar 2021
With the spotlight on World Water Day this March, Levi Strauss & Co is drawing attention to the environmental challenge of water pollution and how the company is actively trying to be part of the solution. 29 Mar 2021
This time, exactly one year ago, none of us could have imagined just how dramatically our world would change. The arrival of Covid-19 in South Africa was met with an announcement by the national government that the country would be locked down on 28 March 2020, initially for a period of 21 days. Businesses were closed, people were confined to their homes - many without any income - and alcohol and cigarette sales were banned. 29 Mar 2021
Lactalis South Africa's 10-months Mature Gouda, made especially for Woolworths, was once again crowned the South African Dairy Product of the Year at the South African Dairy Awards, held on 26 March 2021 at Cavalli Estate near Stellenbosch. 29 Mar 2021
British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) has opened the doors to the first Vuse Inspiration Store in South Africa, located at Canal Walk shopping centre. 29 Mar 2021
For the first time ever, leading value retailer Ackermans is offering its wide range of cellular and tech products, which ranges from high-end to more affordable products, online via its new online shop. 29 Mar 2021
Jameson Irish Whiskey has announced the unexpected launch of a skincare range called Beatha. 27 Mar 2021
The South African alcohol industry has made recommendations to the government through Nedlac on alternative measures to deal with short-term pressure on hospitals during the next Covid-19 surge and increased risk of infections around the Easter weekend. 26 Mar 2021
The Easter weekend and upcoming school and public holidays are an important trading season for retailers, but they also often see crimes against retail businesses soar as criminals target commodities like premium liquor brands, cigarettes, jewellery and electronics. 26 Mar 2021
Personal care brand Playgirl has announced a move into makeup with a new line of colour cosmetics under the Playgirl Beauty label. 26 Mar 2021
Private equity firm Trinitas Equity Partners, together with its partners, has acquired the South African beauty company, Avroy Shlain. According to a statement issued by Trinitas Equity Partners, the competitive seven-month process culminated in a deal that includes a significant management shareholding and two local family offices. Debt facilities have been provided by Investec Private Capital. 25 Mar 2021
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Roy Bagattini, CEO of Woolworths Holdings, joined CEOs from 15 other corporations in signing the UN Global Compact World Water Day pledge on 22 March. Bagattini was the only signatory representing a South African organisation. 25 Mar 2021
Pan-African alternative investment firm, Exeo Capital, has announced an investment into Maia Group through the firm's food and agribusiness fund, Agri-Vie Fund II. 25 Mar 2021
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By 2025, e-commerce will expand by an additional $1.4tn, and account for half the growth in the global retail sector, according to global market research company Euromonitor International. 25 Mar 2021
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