Whoever said "In the right denim, a girl can conquer the world" was definitely on to something. Jeans are a wardrobe staple that you can take from day to night, and from a weekend away to a city dinner in a matter of minutes. 12 Jul 2021
Alcohol industry associations, the National Liquor Traders and the South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba), have called for urgent dialogue with President Cyril Ramaphosa following the extension of the alcohol ban announced on Sunday night. 12 Jul 2021
At just 14 years old, Rabia Ghoor started a makeup brand in her bedroom in Pretoria. With just two products, an Instagram page and the teen entrepreneur's determination to launch an innovative digital makeup brand, Swiitch Beauty was born. 9 Jul 2021
Counter to the tired comedy tropes about customers wishing they could "just speak to an actual human being", most people would actually rather solve queries and problems themselves. In fact, research shows that more than two-thirds of customers prefer self-service over talking to a customer representative. That is, of course, assuming that they are enabled to effectively self-serve. 9 Jul 2021
LG Electronics has unveiled a new online showroom for its home appliance and air solution business (HVAC), dubbed the LG HVAC Virtual Experience. 9 Jul 2021
Imagine walking into your favourite fashion store, and instead of being overwhelmed by racks and racks of clothing filled with items you have no interest in, the items that appeal to you are on display on a table in front of you. Curated just for you. 9 Jul 2021
Smart point-of-sale (POS) terminals globally in service, where analytics and loyalty can be integrated directly to the terminal, will increase from 13,7 million in 2021 to 35 million units in 2026, according to a new study by Juniper Research. 8 Jul 2021
Ackermans shook up its digital presence recently, dipping its toe into the online retail waters by launching a dedicated online store for its cellular and tech products. 8 Jul 2021
South Africa is set to be home to Coca-Cola's next digital delivery hub, as the beverage company continues to invest in the digital transformation of its global digital network. 8 Jul 2021
Children are proving to be a consumer group that cannot be ignored in SA households as their influence continues to rise, stretching beyond the purchase of just toys and sweets. Today's children are important decisionmakers in the purchase of low- and high-ticket items in SA households. 8 Jul 2021
At the tender age of 30, Naheed Ahmed is the founder and managing director of The Chocolate Bar, an artisan chocolate company based in Nairobi, Kenya that manufactures a wide range of high-quality chocolate products. 7 Jul 2021
Artisanal chocolate bars are seen on display at Venko Chocolatier in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2021. Source: Reuters/Cooper Inveen
Forced by the Covid-19 pandemic to abandon plans to open a restaurant, Danuta Nganko, a Belgian-Congolese chef in Senegal's capital Dakar, settled instead on an even tastier endeavour: to become the country's first gourmet chocolatier. 7 Jul 2021
A recent undercover investigation in an Amazon warehouse in Dunfermline, Scotland, reported the disposal of more than 130,000 "new or lightly used" objects in a single week in just that one location. 7 Jul 2021
The South African liquor industry is a major force in the South African economy. It provides employment and income to thousands, and makes a substantial contribution to tax revenue and export earnings for South Africa. 7 Jul 2021
South African food producer Rhodes Food Group (RFG) will acquire the frozen foods business of Pioneer Foods, save for any operations in Botswana and Eswatini. 7 Jul 2021
The Ecommerce Challenge, hosted by Ecommerce.co.za on 30 June, gathered experts and entrepreneurs in South Africa's online retail space for a one-day virtual event focused on knowledge-sharing. 6 Jul 2021
Is brushing time with your kids a daily battle? Say no more, Jordan Kids Toothpaste to the rescue! The great-tasting toothpaste that kids absolutely love keeps them brushing for longer and more frequently. 6 Jul 2021
Approximately 58% of retail professionals say the pandemic accelerated new technology-related product launches at their company, according to the new report 'Using Retail Tech Innovation to Enhance the Customer Experience' released by global market research company Euromonitor International and the National Retail Federation (NRF). 6 Jul 2021
The last year-and-a-half has seen a rapid rise in all forms of contactless payments. For merchants across the globe, enabling these payments as a means to reduce surface contact has been a pandemic trading necessity. However, as time moves on, choosing which payment options you offer should not be solely based on hygiene, but rather also about how to enable valuable business insights. 6 Jul 2021
In light of the latest 14-day blanket ban on alcohol sales, the South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) is requesting extended payment terms on the excise duties currently due to the South African Revenue Service (Sars). Salba represents major alcohol manufacturers, including Distell, Heineken, Diageo, Pernod Ricard and DGB. 6 Jul 2021
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