Massmart, the owner of Game, Makro and Builders, plans to sell the Cambridge Food, Rhino and Massfresh chains in a bid to "reduce exposure to non-core assets". 8 Mar 2021
The newly-revamped Checkers Hyper flagship in Brackenfell now boasts a food truck, party shop and pet shop - unique services introduced to the retailer's Western Cape store network for the first time. 26 Feb 2021
South African retailer Woolworths said on Thursday it was expanding its casual and sports leisurewear ranges to reduce reliance on formal wear, after reporting a rise in half-year profit for the first time since 2015. 26 Feb 2021
South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 58.3% jump in first-half profit on Thursday, its first in five years, as sales recovered from the lows at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. 25 Feb 2021
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A merger between Devland Cash and Carry and Massmart-controlled Masscash will save at least 640 jobs, said the Competition Tribunal following the approval of the transaction. 23 Feb 2021
South African retailer Truworths is launching a new value fashion chain called Primark - no relation to the international retailer of the same name. Truworths plans to open approximately 15 Primark stores over the next few months, with an average store size of 100m² during the launch trial phase. These will be a mix of standalone stores and others located in existing Truworths-owned stores. 23 Feb 2021
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South African retailer Massmart said on Friday it was planning further store closures and flagged a deeper full-year net loss of more than R1.7bn after curbs related to the Covid-19 pandemic hammered sales. 22 Feb 2021
Pick n Pay has entered the fitness market with the launch of its new fitness equipment range, which aims to make fitness equipment more accessible for customers opting to exercise at home. 18 Feb 2021
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's Dis-Chem Pharmacies said on Wednesday group revenue rose 12.1% for a 22-week period to 2 February, boosted by consumer demand for preventative medicine. 17 Feb 2021
The Competition Tribunal has approved the sale of Pepkor menswear chain John Craig to Johannesburg-based Blue Falcon 188 Trading, saving 422 jobs. Under the terms of the merger, Blue Falcon will acquire certain portions and assets of the John Craig business, which is a division of Pepkor Speciality. 12 Feb 2021
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British online retailer Asos has acquired Topshop along with the Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands from fashion retail group Arcadia, in a deal valued at £295m ($411m). 1 Feb 2021
A good surprise can make your day, but a great surprise can start your entire year off on the right foot. This is why Burger King® South Africa is stepping in to deliver their best surprise yet for burger fans everywhere - the new Mystery Burger. 1 Feb 2021
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South African entertainment retailer Musica will close its doors after 29 years of operation. 28 Jan 2021
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Irish fast-fashion retailer Primark has no plans to sell its clothes online. This is despite the company warning that lockdown store closures could cost it losses of more than £1bn. The retailer has shut 305 of its 389 global stores - including 190 in the UK. Primark has just announced a 30% sales fall to £2bn in the 16 weeks leading to 2 January, adding that this loss could mean price rises. 25 Jan 2021
Traditionally, scenes from global Black Friday sales depict packed stores and long lines of shoppers fighting to secure the best deals. But in 2020, the annual shopping holiday looked a little different. 20 Jan 2021
Richard Brasher will retire as CEO of Pick n Pay after leading the retail business for eight years. Brasher's retirement is effective from 21 April 2021, and he will be succeeded on that date by Pieter Boone, former chief operating officer of German multinational company Metro AG. 14 Jan 2021
While 2020 proved to be a challenging year for many, award-winning businesswoman Margaret Hirsch had reason to celebrate, having obtained her MBA at the age of 70 years old. 8 Jan 2021
In an effort to assist the local wine industry in South Africa in recovery, Pick n Pay will show their support by buying approximately 25 million bottles of local wine to be sold across stores nationwide in 2021. 21 Dec 2020
"The world is not as it was, and neither is retail. A new approach was needed that challenged the status quo and offered a way for local brands to be seen and bring excitement back to shopping malls like never before." These were the words of retail entrepreneur Paul Simon, founder of YDE, when describing the thinking behind one of South Africa's most innovative new retail attractions, Egg. 11 Dec 2020
The magnitude of the pandemic has put a spotlight on some of the glaring disparities faced in our country, one of which is the accessibility to quality, affordable food. The long-running misconception that the township food economy is insignificant compared to the 'formal' economy, has hampered retail growth in townships in South Africa. 7 Dec 2020
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