The South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) on Monday said that the ongoing Pick n Pay wage dispute has not yet been resolved. 26 Oct 2010
Retailers are bracing themselves for another "bleak" festive season as a result of tough trading conditions and subdued consumer spending prospects. 25 Oct 2010
SA has more than 1617 formal shopping centres ranging from 1000m² to 150 000m² - and developers believe more are needed. 19 Oct 2010
Massmart's growth prospects prompted global retailer Walmart to make a non-binding R30 billion offer for the JSE-listed group. 18 Oct 2010
The National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) on Wednesday pledged its unequivocal support to the South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) members at Pick n Pay as they prepare for a protracted strike action for wage increases and improved working conditions. 15 Oct 2010
The number of Woolworths stores carrying the British Early Learning Centre educational toy brand is now 20. An additional 50 stores will carry selected ranges for Christmas, including a range of "stocking fillers" priced from R19.95. 14 Oct 2010
Market share are two words that get South Africa's retailers very hot under the collar, being the ultimate battle for the biggest piece of the pie in a highly competitive landscape, but with a possible new player in the form of Wal-Mart eyeing the block, the already intense competition in the food retail industry could get cutthroat. 13 Oct 2010
The Times and Sowetan 2010 Retail Awards, which took place at the Grand Hilton Hotel on 7 October 2010, saw KFC retain its top place with the Retail Grand Prix award for the overall top scoring retailer. 11 Oct 2010
Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings said on Thursday, 7 October 2010, that the landscape of the South African retail market is likely to change significantly with the foray of Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Walmart) ('AA'/Stable) into the local market. 8 Oct 2010
US retail giant Wal-Mart's R32 billion bid for Massmart could make South Africa the gateway to Africa for foreign investors seeking growth opportunity outside of developed countries. 8 Oct 2010
Industrial action, which shut down South Africa's vehicle production lines, dramatically slowed down growth in new vehicle sales in September, leading to a shortage of cars in showrooms and hurting export sales, economists said. 5 Oct 2010
R30 billion offer for Massmart but a drop in Wal-Mart's mighty ocean. 4 Oct 2010
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Thursday, 30 September 2010, said it was deeply concerned at the bid by the world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, to take over South Africa's Massmart (MSM). 1 Oct 2010
South African retail trade sales at constant (2008) prices for July are expected to decrease to 6.9% year-on-year (y/y) from 7.4% in June, according to a survey of leading economists by I-Net Bridge. Forecasts among the ten economists ranged from 5.3% to 7.9%. 21 Sep 2010
There remains considerable growth potential in SA for Clicks Pharmacy, the Clicks Group-owned pharmacy chain that operates in 254 Clicks retail stores, according to Dan Zinner, head of business development at the group. 17 Sep 2010
There has been a major shift in buying patterns in the used car market in South Africa. Whereas auctions have traditionally played a huge role, with many buyers bidding for their dream wheels, more and more motorists are now switching to buying off the retail floor. 17 Sep 2010
The current level of consumer confidence points to a stable retail environment during the second half of 2010, Stanlib economist Kevin Lings said Monday. 15 Sep 2010
Consumers of plasma TVs, hi-fis and other electronics equipment are having a fine time right now. As the rand has gained against the US dollar - almost 15% in the past year - so the price of imported electronic equipment has fallen. 13 Sep 2010
Retailers are reporting no impact on spending after almost a month of punishing public sector strikes with more than a million workers out on strike, according to SureSwipe, an independent card swipe machine distributor. 8 Sep 2010
South African household goods company Steinhoff International on Tuesday said that in line with its business model of increasing the group's retail footprint it was looking for strategic partnerships and corporate opportunities to increase its presence in Europe and southern Africa. 8 Sep 2010
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