In acknowledgment of the call by government to boost local manufacturing and job creation, Dis-Chem is working in close collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development in a national drive to stock more locally-produced retail goods. 18 Aug 2021
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Stats SA reports that South Africa's retail trade sales increased by 10.4% year-on-year in June 2021. 18 Aug 2021
The Shoprite Group has officially launched its digital business unit, dubbed Shopritex, and is also trialling a cashless, checkout-free Checkers Rush concept store at the new unit's office in Cape Town. 18 Aug 2021
South African fast-food chain Nando's, best known for its spicy chicken meals, has had to shut temporarily over 40 outlets, about 10% of its restaurants, in the UK as staff shortages have led to disruption in the supply chain. 18 Aug 2021
One-third of spaza shops in Johannesburg suffered looting or damage in the recent violent riots that took place in July with most requiring assistance to repair structural damage and capital to replace stock before they can resume trade, according to research conducted by Ask Afrika in partnership with Yebo Fresh, a tech start-up that is on a mission to rapidly restock spaza shops. Ask Afrika interviewed 200 spaza owners during July 2021. 18 Aug 2021
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Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) will expand Iqos, the brand behind PMI's smoke-free tobacco-heating system, to encompass a broader range of smoke-free products across a variety of platforms, including e-cigarettes and hybrid devices. 17 Aug 2021
The ongoing partnership between retailer H&M and social enterprise Clothes to Good (CTG) is helping to create employment for women in need in South Africa. 17 Aug 2021
National Women's Month is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the many achievements of phenomenal South Africa women, as well as the crucial role they play in society, their respective communities and families. It is in this vein that Heineken South Africa shines a bright spotlight on some of the fantastic female talent within the business. 17 Aug 2021
Truworths International, the owner of Truworths, YDE and Identity, Uzzi and Earthchild, has opened 30 of the 57 stores that had been impacted directly during the civil unrest in Gauteng and KZN in July. 17 Aug 2021
Is fashion fostering ethical practices? Do designers help with cultural and social sustainability? Do they challenge business-as-usual? Twyg is searching for designers who are concerned with these issues in order to spotlight their efforts during the annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021. 16 Aug 2021
Songezo Basela is one of the Shoprite Group's Master Butchers. Source: Supplied
The Shoprite Group has launched an internationally-endorsed Master Meat Artisan Programme for its qualifying butchery managers, and will train its initial intake of 52 people to join the exclusive global club of Master Butchers. 16 Aug 2021
The topic of gender equality in the workplace is not new. All too often, headlines today call out yet another woman who has spoken out against the injustices she has experienced because of her gender. If anything, this proves that today, gender inequality is still very much alive and well in the workplace. 16 Aug 2021
JSE-listed EPP, Poland's biggest retail landlord, is responding to the growing influence of pet-friendly lifestyles and the needs of its pet-owning customers by welcoming pets at its shopping centres. 13 Aug 2021
It has been almost 18 months since we were thrust into the initial hard lockdown. The impact of this indefinite lockdown, and the four alcohol bans that came with it, have been tough. This is true for the entire alcohol industry and its broader value chain at large, which supports over one million livelihoods. 13 Aug 2021
In what can best be described as a robust and 'no bars held' move, Russia has declared that champagne producers must now include the designation 'sparkling wine' on their Champagne products manufactured for export to Russia. 13 Aug 2021
Adidas has struck a deal to sell underperforming sneaker and sportswear brand Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for up to €2,1bn ($2,46bn), as the German sporting goods company concentrates on its core brand. 13 Aug 2021
Globally, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are under intense pressure to profitably grow. Yet, incumbent companies are losing out to nimble, digital-native competitors. For large CPGs, it's no longer enough for supply chains to be engines of efficiency. 12 Aug 2021
Scandal-hit South African retailer Steinhoff International said on Wednesday it was increasing its proposed lawsuit settlement offer by R3,21bn ($217m), taking the total to €1,43bn... 12 Aug 2021
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