Game's vice president shares how the retailer has navigated business challenges and opportunities over the last 50 years, and how it aims to remain relevant beyond 2020...
Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Jul 2020
Africa's consumer landscape is fragmented and polarised, characterised by the double-edged demand of a diverse base of consumers...
Ailsa Wingfield 6 Jan 2020
John Ryan, a London-based journalist and analyst focused on retail design and strategy, shares a glimpse into what's new and what matters in the global retail environment...
Lauren Hartzenberg 22 Oct 2019
To be successful today, bricks and mortar stores must move from selling as their main purpose to providing consumers with a combination of products and experiences that are engaging and inspirational...
Danette Breitenbach 5 Sep 2019
African brands like MaXhosa by Laduma, Pichulik and AAKS are on show in the U.S. as part of The Lion King pop-up concept shop at Bloomingdale's...
Lauren Hartzenberg 22 Jul 2019
One of our Shop members, Leon Nicholas, VP of retail insights and solutions at Westrock, explains the importance of POP and describe 4 big trends in the area of the retail environment...
Leo Van De Polder 6 May 2019
Traditional brick and mortar retailers still have a future despite the boom in online retail, but they have to be open to change...
Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Mar 2019
Product of the Year South Africa's CEO Preetesh Sewraj shares think points on using design and insights to get more out of your physical stores...
Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2019
Technology and changing customer demographics have set a new stage for retail. Success today is defined by the ability to keep up, or get out in front of, trends that are driving consumer purchases...
Leo Van De Polder 30 Jan 2019
We believed that e-commerce was such an obviously better way of shopping. We were wrong...
Andrew Smith 16 Jan 2019
Shoppers are changing at such a rapid pace, and while there are many methodologies to understand shoppers, a tool to help us move with the rapidly changing shoppers is needed...
Danette Breitenbach 29 Aug 2018
In the search to become 'more than a store', retailers in Africa need to put their customer at the heart of the operation, says Frans van der Colff...
Lauren Hartzenberg 9 Mar 2018
In today's dynamic business environment, we should be seeking to understand the trends impacting a broader range of industries, regardless of the business sector we're in...
Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018
How many times do you go to the shop for only one item and land up buying a number of products? The in-store experience is a valuable opportunity for retailers to build brand loyalty...
Caroline Currie 8 Jan 2018
Justin Hawes, MD of exhibition, events and retail display company, Scan Display...
Justin Hawes 7 Apr 2017
‘Omnichannel' is not merely a business buzzword, it's the new retail reality. Amanda Herson, e-commerce director for the Cape Union Mart Group, shared her thoughts...
Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Mar 2017
In expanding and marketing products and services into Africa, business owners need to keep in mind that the continent of Africa has 53 countries, hundreds of languages and various cultures, making it a complex task.
Sumesh Rahavendra 29 Sep 2014
Professional services firm, Deloitte was a title sponsor of the inaugural World Retail Congress Africa, held last month in Sandton. I spoke to Ilse du Toit, a manager within the Strategy & Innovation practice at Deloitte Consulting.
Danette Breitenbach 17 Dec 2013
![[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/123277-120x120.gif)
The year 2013 for most brands, especially the ones coping with saturated markets in developed countries, will be a decisive one. Incorporating Africa into their corporate brand strategy, if they haven't done so, will be the better part of valour, so to speak.
Obaika Consulting Team 31 Jan 2013
![[2013 trends] It is no longer business as usual](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/123140-120x120.gif)
No matter how slow off the mark, we have all come to the realisation that, no matter what line of business we are in, drastic measures are needed in order for us to not only increase market share but also to survive. It is not, however, all doom and gloom and for those who are embracing innovation and prepared to experiment with new ideas, a lot of opportunity awaits to reconnect with consumers and rise above the negative economic factors.
Dave Nemeth 30 Jan 2013
![[2013 trends] Opportunities for growth within marketing and advertising arena](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/123045-120x120.gif)
There are a few trends to be aware of in 2013 which will help create opportunities within the advertising and marketing arena in South Africa. A number of these come from local and international intelligence.
Johanna McDowell 29 Jan 2013
![[2013 trends] Malls set to 'mobilise' consumers like never before](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/122921-120x120.gif)
All early indicators seem to confirm that December 2012 was a relatively good year for the mall environment. Certainly not a 'shoot the lights out' result but stable, single digit growth nonetheless. The point now is what 2013 holds in store for us. Here are a few key trends which I think are relevant...
Doug Mayne 28 Jan 2013
![[2013 trends] How to metamorphasise mobile marketing this year](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/122899-120x120.gif)
"Content, context and customer proclivity" will be the mantra that drives this year's marketing metamorphosis in the arena of mobile technology. I believe that we will see a year of repositioning - of un-automate, de-campaign and game-play - but also of tighten, regulate and measure. In short, 2013 will see the 'mobile moth' turn into a butterfly.
Kevin Bassett 28 Jan 2013
![[2013 trends] 'Goodvertising' - the key to brand leadership](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/122476-120x120.gif)
There's a transformational shift happening and it's picking up pace in the New Year. Business and its far-reaching (some might say overreaching) arm, advertising, are becoming more responsible, more caring and more sustainable.
Thomas Kolster 22 Jan 2013
![[2013 trends] Eyes front and centre](https://biz-file.com/c/1301/122272-120x120.gif)
How does your brand break through the clutter? If you're in the business of understanding and catering to the evolution of consumer needs, desires and expectations, look front and centre. Here are my predictions for 2013...
Abey Mokgwatsane 18 Jan 2013
Zimbabwe's manufacturers are grappling with a surge in counterfeit consumer products on the retail market, ranging from food items to farming inputs.
Dumisani Ndlela 22 Feb 2010
