Total South Africa has chosen Thrupps as a partner for its latest concept store, opening its pilot store at Total Senderwood in Bedfordview on Wednesday 22 October 2014. 23 Oct 2014
South African grocer Pick n Pay (PWK) will open stores in Ghana next year as the continent's booming economies attract the attention of retailers searching for higher yields and untapped consumer spending potential. 20 Oct 2014
Allan Barnard has co-founded 'The House of Bubbly', a wine shop that promotes South African Cap Classiques in the village of Riebeek Kasteel, adjacent to the iconic restaurant, Kasteelberg Bistro. 17 Oct 2014
Bakos Brothers has acquired Gordon Fraser, which positions Bakos Brothers as one of the biggest manufacturer and retailer of high-end furniture on the African continent. The company had a 21% growth in 2013, which to date this year has increased to 48%. 17 Oct 2014
Business owners wanting to take their companies to the next level must identify new markets and Africa offers that. Now is a good time to look north: local retailers are eyeing new markets, the Rand exchange favours export and research partners with feelers on the ground can provide all the intelligence necessary to make informed decisions to maximising Africa's potential. 17 Oct 2014
Growth in retail trade sales slowed in August‚ reflecting weak consumer confidence and slower spending growth by households. 16 Oct 2014
Art Zone, a pop-up art gallery in Killarney Mall featuring artists from the Bag Factory, Brown Eyed Boy, Prints on Paper and Assemblage, will open today 16 October and run until 30 November 2014. 16 Oct 2014
On 1 November 2014, the latest Magnum Pleasure Store opens in The Zone Rosebank in Johannesburg, joining other international cool spots in New York, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Paris and Istanbul. The store has been travelling the globe since 2013, drawing crowds of public and celebrities, alike. 14 Oct 2014
N2IceCream, South Africa's first liquid nitrogen-cooled ice cream store has opened its doors in Parklands Cape Town. It is offering vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, plus one guest flavour per month/week. Customers are then able to choose from 10 toppings to add to the flavour. 8 Oct 2014
Truworths International (TRU) has proposed to buy clothing company Earthchild Clothing for an undisclosed cash amount‚ Truworths said in a statement on Tuesday, 7 October 2014. 7 Oct 2014
Retailer Pick n Pay (PWK) on Monday, 6 October 2014, said it was steadily becoming a more effective and productive business. 6 Oct 2014
Shares in Holdsport (HSP) rose 7.5% to R43 on Friday, 3 October 2014, after the group said the proceeds of its warehouse sale would be distributed as a special dividend. 6 Oct 2014
For most of the year retailers targeting the lower-middle income segment have borne the brunt of weak consumer demand‚ as ever-escalating living costs and a debt overhang caused by a glut of unsecured credit crimp household budgets. 30 Sep 2014
Retail giant Pick n Pay is facing a R38-million lawsuit in Mauritius where it stands accused of dodgy business practices over a failed store in the north of the holiday island. 29 Sep 2014
Famous Brands (Fbr) and Total are testing a new forecourt grocer that analysts say could rival Engen's Woolworths offering. 19 Sep 2014
Retail Congress Africa is proud to present the prestigious Award for Innovation to the Okunoren Twins. This award is intended to celebrate retailers who are driving change and growth with inspirational vision and foresight. 17 Sep 2014
A limited-edition range of World Design Capital 2014 handmade designer items, retailing at R100 each, will be available at Pick n Pay's V&A Waterfront store from mid-September to the end of the year. These are not only beautiful and collectable but will help to grow skills and create jobs in impoverished communities. 12 Sep 2014
As predicted, consumer spending is in the doldrums this year. The performance of SA's grocers is proof of consumers' struggle to make ends meet as living costs increase, wage growth and job creation stalls, and debt continues to mount. 11 Sep 2014
The biggest challenge South Africa faces is to create SMMEs that meet the needs of the 21st century. Before the start of this century, discussions on SMMEs were rhetorical but currently, the subject is firmly on the national agenda because economic hardship is forcing individuals and the government to explore alternative sources of income or economic growth. Significantly, the SMME agenda is gaining prominence during a phase in which businesses are increasingly under pressure to adapt to the needs of 21st century consumers. 11 Sep 2014
JD Group (JDG)‚ a subsidiary of furniture manufacturer and retailer Steinhoff (SHF)‚ earlier this week said that it intended to sell its finance unit to an international consumer finance group‚ adding that the deal‚ which did not include its insurance operations‚ had yet to be finalised. 5 Sep 2014
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