Consumers' sentiments, spending and behaviour will remain changed after the pandemic. Recent Accenture global research shows that 95% of consumers are making significant and lasting changes to how they live, work and shop. South Africa is no different. 8 Jun 2021
South African Breweries (SAB), part of Anheuser-Busch InBev, has reinstated its investment programme that was cancelled last year, allocating R2bn for its home operations, the company said on Monday. 8 Jun 2021
The European Commission has approved the registration of the designation 'Rooibos'/'Red Bush' in its register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. Rooibos is the first African food to be approved by the EU for listing on the register. 8 Jun 2021
A perspective of the Takealot facility set at Richmond Park.
A new Cape Town Takealot distribution facility and pickup point is planned for the multibillion-rand Richmond Park development in Milnerton. The new facility will initially be 6,700m² and include two expansion opportunities with the potential to reach approximately 17,000m², providing Takealot, South Africa's biggest online retailer, with the flexibility to expand in line with its growth. 7 Jun 2021
For years, e-commerce has been a disruptive force. All you have to do is take a walk through any city centre and look at how brick and mortar stores are faring. More and more businesses are moving online. 7 Jun 2021
When 20-year-old Pathe Ouedraogo left his Burkina Faso village in 1969 in search of a better life in neighbouring Ivory Coast, his dream was to return with a bicycle and a transistor radio to prove he had made it. 7 Jun 2021
Distell launches first low calorie, ABV scale hard seltzer in Africa in line with global drinks trends. 4 Jun 2021
In a bid to highlight the plight of members of the LGBTQI+ community who face wanton discrimination, beauty company Avon will commemorate Pride Month during a virtual event on Wednesday, 9 June where Judge Edwin Cameron, an HIV/Aids and gay rights activist, will deliver the keynote address. 4 Jun 2021
Shoppers are pictured at a David Jones department store in Sydney, June 20, 2014. Reuters/Jason Reed/File Photo
Australia's David Jones Food is exiting its pilot convenience partnership with BP as its South African owner Woolworths Holdings seeks to reverse a "fairly flawed" strategy that led to losses in the Australian market. 4 Jun 2021
South African premium CBD brand Goodleaf is merging with Highlands Investments, formerly Canopy Growth Africa, in a deal that will see the combined company be valued at approximately R650m. 4 Jun 2021
Johannesburg-based Raees Carim was just 20 years old when he created PharmaGo, a homegrown mobile application that facilitates same-day and next-day deliveries of essential and over-the-counter medications to customers in need. 4 Jun 2021
Much has been said about South Africa's imminent Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (COTPENDS) Bill, but not enough about its critical oversight in respect to electronic vapour products (EVPs). Asanda Gcoyi, CEO of the Vapour Products Association of South Africa (VPASA), outlines how important it is to look at context-specific scientific evidence when legislating EVPs. 4 Jun 2021
The inaugural Ecommerce Challenge, hosted by Ecommerce.co.za, is set to take place on 30 June 2021. The one-day online event will see 50 speakers unpack the ins and outs of e-commerce, sharing their lessons and insights on how to navigate online retail in the South African environment. 3 Jun 2021
Worldwide, 3 June is known as World Cider Day. A day for all cider fans to declare their love for this popular drink available in a wide variety of apple cider. 3 Jun 2021
Sneakers (or trainers if you're British), once the symbol of athleticism, have transcended their primary function to become commercial and fashionable objects of desire. From sportswear and street style to catwalk fashion, sneakers have made their mark as cultural commodities. 3 Jun 2021
Poseidon has been appointed as the new distribution partner for international sportswear brand 2XU in South Africa. Poseidon's parent company Ares Group welcomes 2XU into the stable of brands it distributes, which includes footwear and apparel brand, Under Armour. 3 Jun 2021
Clout SA launches this June with a mission to promote South Africa's creativity, craftsmanship and heritage, and create opportunities for collaboration between designers and makers. 3 Jun 2021
Sometimes it feels as if every second person is 'going vegan' or cutting out meat. 3 Jun 2021
Labelling on food and beverage products is critical for so many reasons, but the question is if consumers can trust the accuracy of these labels? 2 Jun 2021
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The roots of OneDayOnly can be traced back to 2008 where the founders noticed a gap in the e-commerce market. At the time, group buying and daily deals were gaining traction internationally. 2 Jun 2021
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