Bear with us as we take the opportunity to say it as it is: You should be part of the plastic packaging solution. The 'how' may be a bit more complex and depends on who you are and where you fit into the value chain, of course. 6 Jul 2021
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According to FNB's 2021 franchise and economic outlook, South Africa is on a slow road to recovery, but certain sectors continue to struggle, and its economic outlook is contingent on government policy and global growth. 5 Jul 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for an enormous amount of change across the globe, driving the acceleration of digital transformation in unprecedented ways. 5 Jul 2021
With online retail volumes booming, Craig Bellingham, founder and CEO of Studio[K]irmack, advises digital brands of all sizes to lean into emerging photographic technologies and processes, to take their e-commerce business to the next level. 5 Jul 2021
Yet another familiar fashion retailer is about to disappear from the British high street. The once-mighty Gap is the latest brand to pull down the shutters. 5 Jul 2021
Apollo Brands, the official distributor of Under Armour in South Africa, unveiled its latest Under Armour speciality concept store located at Canal Walk in Cape Town. 2 Jul 2021
South African health and well-being retailer Wellness Warehouse has opened three new-look stores, reflecting the company's recent brand refresh and offering an elevated in-store customer experience. The new-look stores are located at La Lucia and Westville Malls in Durban, and Somerset Mall in Somerset West. 2 Jul 2021
Multinational food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak has established a collaborative partnership with Synercore Food Holdings, a South African food research, application and ingredient company. 2 Jul 2021
Private equity firm Tana Africa Capital has purchased a stake in Kensington Distillers & Vintners, an African premium drinks business focused on beverage manufacturing and distribution. 2 Jul 2021
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has launched a same-day on-demand delivery service, offering customers delivery within 60 minutes across a range of 7,000 items spanning health, nutrition, beauty and electrical products. 1 Jul 2021
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South Africa's seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) expanded at a slower rate in June as growth in sales orders and business activity slowed, a survey showed on Thursday. 1 Jul 2021
Whilst listening to a recent presentation by Absa's equity analyst Samantha Naicker entitled 'Navigating the Maze on South African Food Producers', I stumbled on a theory dubbed 'the lipstick effect'. Defined by Wikipedia, it is when facing an economic crisis, consumers will be more willing to buy less costly luxury goods but will continue to spend money on small indulgences. 1 Jul 2021
South African Breweries (SAB) is heading to court to pursue legal action against the latest 14-day blanket ban on alcohol sales. 1 Jul 2021
The results of the 20th annual Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show were announced on a special edition of the Dan Really Likes Wine show this afternoon, Wednesday 30 June. 30 Jun 2021
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Shoppers are beginning to return to physical stores in significant numbers as pandemic measures lift around the world, according to a new global research report by Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company. 30 Jun 2021
The Clicks Group is expanding its incubation support for local Black-owned businesses with the launch of a new SMME supplier listing portal. 30 Jun 2021
Distribution of retail markets will 'normalise'. The reality is that many people in South Africa have gone back to their workplace, but many are still working from home. Most of these people are residing in the suburbs, while some have moved further afield. 30 Jun 2021
As marketing manager innovation and insights for KFC at Yum Brands Africa, Trivern Chetty relishes the opportunity to make one of the world's most well-known food brands relevant to local consumers. 29 Jun 2021
Nestlé Professional has launched its new meat alternatives product range Harvest Gourmet to the restaurant trade. 29 Jun 2021
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DIY and home improvements retailer Builders has extended its offering to include value-added services such as money transfers, insurance and municipality bill payments, flight booking buying gas, vouchers, and other home improvement credit solutions. 29 Jun 2021
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