A new store prototype developed by Builders Warehouse made its debut at the newly-opened Boksburg outlet this week, offering 3D printing, flatpack furniture, a smart home hub, and other new features. 2 May 2019
The proposed merger of supermarkets Sainsbury's and Asda is now off the table as the regulator has ruled against it, saying it would lead to higher prices for consumers. 30 Apr 2019
South Africa's largest private sector employer, the Shoprite Group, created 409 new jobs with the opening of 16 new stores across five provinces in South Africa during the second half of April 2019. 29 Apr 2019
Mr Price Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 2 May 2019. 24 Apr 2019
Clicks Group is planning a capital investment of R700 million over the next financial year, split across the store and pharmacy network, and group infrastructure to support the increased scale of the business. The group will accelerate its store expansion programme by opening 41 new stores in the financial year, well ahead of the targeted 25 to 30 stores. 23 Apr 2019
by reaching only relevant prospective customers and areas 18 Apr 2019
NEW YORK, United States - Macy's new Instagram-friendly retail concept shop, Story, has launched in 36 stores across the United States. The narrative-driven space opened with 'Colour' as its inaugural theme, inviting customers to explore and experience colour through a rainbow of curated, giftable products and more than 300 colour-inspired events. 12 Apr 2019
Although almost every available stall space is taken, traders say business has been dropping year after year. 12 Apr 2019
Fashion retailer Cotton On Group opened its first store in Botswana recently. The store includes Group brands Cotton On (clothing for men and women), Rubi (shoes and accessories), Cotton On Body (active-wear, intimates and athleisure) and Cotton On Kids (clothing for children up to 10 years old). 10 Apr 2019
In modern retail, a little digital intervention to heighten customer experience is not just welcomed, it's necessary. Coricraft knows this. That's why the southern African furniture retailer is weaving digital elements into its physical stores, enhancing the in-store environment and making the path to purchase simpler and faster. 1 Apr 2019
Global fashion retailer H&M has announced plans for three new store openings in South Africa in 2019, and a greater focus on local partnerships in the sphere of design and social impact. 27 Mar 2019
In the last year, elevated household debt, higher fuel prices and an increase in value-added tax has squeezed consumer spending. And South African retailers have not been spared from the effects of this. 13 Mar 2019
Pick n Pay has launched a 'Meet the Maker' showcase, that will see the retailer allocate shop space to promote local South African products produced by small businesses, to customers. 12 Mar 2019
"Yay! Fantastic news, I can't believe I have won!" This was the reaction from Siyamamkela Matshisi of Promenade, Cape Town on discovering he had won a brand-new Polo Vivo car in a competition launched by AEG and Game. 7 Mar 2019
Two SA retailers, Supersave Food Town Hyper in Pietermaritzburg and Take n Pay Food Town Hyper in Chatsworth, were recognised at the 2019 IGA International Retailers of the Year awards, scooping the title of International Retailer of the Year (South Africa). 6 Mar 2019
Edcon's latest recapitalisation deal will see the contribution of new cash commitments and rent reductions totalling approximately R2.7 billion into South Africa's largest clothing retailer. 4 Mar 2019
Health and wellbeing retailer Wellness Warehouse has introduced a pop-up shop inside its Cavendish Square store in Cape Town, that caters to customers with an interest in living a more plant-based lifestyle. 1 Mar 2019
Samsung has opened three physical Experience Stores in major U.S. cities, where customers can to test out products, address repairs and receive one-on-one assistance. 25 Feb 2019
Less than a year after Toys 'R' Us liquidated its assets and shut the doors to hundreds of toy stores and Babies 'R' Us stores in the U.S., the company has reemerged under a new brand. 13 Feb 2019
Retail chain Miniso will be stocking a 264-item collection of accessories and apparel inspired by animated TV series Adventure Time, after entering into a deal with Cartoon Network. 11 Feb 2019
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