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News

Source: Reuters/Ricci Shryock

E-commerce

A hidden pipeline brings Amazon and Walmart to African shoppers

Jessica Donati 16 Jul 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, yen surges again

Gregor Stuart Hunter 6 May 2026

(L to r:) Kabelo Makwane, ICT executive, Ricky Hendricks, Google Marketing Strategy & Partnerships in SSA, Alex Okosi, managing director, Africa, Google, Janet Booysen,Massmart marketing VP (acting) and Anwar Jappie, chair @ Effie Awards (Image source: LinkedIn

Education

First- of-its-kind training bridges gap between digital content and physical commerce

28 Apr 2026

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

Retailers

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

24 Feb 2026

Marketing

Why brands can become emotional lifelines in times of crisis

13 Feb 2026

Fourways Mall starts 2026 on a strong footing

Retailers

Fourways Mall starts 2026 on a strong footing

Issued by Fourways Mall 11 Feb 2026

Mattel Brick Shop unveils more collabs with automotive legends in 2026

Design & Manufacturing

Mattel Brick Shop unveils more collabs with automotive legends in 2026

4 Feb 2026

Superbalist redefines e-commerce visibility with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

Technology

Superbalist redefines e-commerce visibility with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

2 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Media

#BizTrends2026 | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA

Ged Nooy 29 Jan 2026

Social Media

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight

Kelley Cotter 27 Jan 2026

Branding

US tech brands dominate Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500

22 Jan 2026

Walmart introduces third store in South African market

Retailers

Walmart introduces third store in South African market

19 Jan 2026

Why SA's retail giants are rethinking constant promotions

FMCG

Why SA's retail giants are rethinking constant promotions

13 Jan 2026

#BestofBiz 2025: Retail's most-read stories of 2025

Retail

#BestofBiz 2025: Retail's most-read stories of 2025

17 Dec 2025

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

Trends

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

5 Dec 2025

Walmart launches second South African store in Fourways

Sales

Walmart launches second South African store in Fourways

27 Nov 2025

Dries D'Hooghe, chief operating officer, Massmart, with the staff of the first Walmart store to open in SA (Image: Danette Breitenbach @ Bizcommunity)

Retailers

What's the hype about Walmart? Take a look in-store

Danette Breitenbach 21 Nov 2025

SA's first Walmart store confirms opening date

Retailers

SA's first Walmart store confirms opening date

18 Nov 2025

John Furner to lead Walmart as new CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon

Retailers

John Furner to lead Walmart as new CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon

17 Nov 2025

Source: IWF/Facebook.

Finance

Ubuntu spirit shines as women leaders tackle global challenges at IWF Conference

Katja Hamilton 19 Nov 2025

The first Walmart Store in South Africa will be launched in Clearwater Mall. (Image supplied)

Retail

Walmart's first Johannesburg store location revealed

31 Oct 2025

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

Retailers

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

17 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

African exports face immediate damage from lapse of US trade initiative

1 Oct 2025

African manufacturers in last-ditch bid to extend US trade programme

Design & Manufacturing

African manufacturers in last-ditch bid to extend US trade programme

Aaron Ross 18 Sep 2025

Walmart to open in South Africa

Retailers

Walmart to open in South Africa

9 Sep 2025

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Retailers

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Nqobile Dludla 4 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Despite tariff reprieve, Lesotho says it is already hurting

7 Aug 2025

Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi

Retailers

Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi

Nqobile Dludla 6 Aug 2025

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Heidi Patmore – Digital wallets: A gamechanger

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Heidi Patmore – Digital wallets: A gamechanger

Danette Breitenbach 24 Jun 2025

Checkers' outperforms leading global counterparts when compared to their home markets.

Branding

South African brands dominate Africa’s brand value rankings

19 Jun 2025

The rise of cult collectible toys fuels a social media frenzy

FMCG

The rise of cult collectible toys fuels a social media frenzy

20 Jun 2025

Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

Retail

#ConvergeAfrica: Commerce media is the next big frontier in retail

4 Jun 2025

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Advertising

Bigger isn’t always better. Here’s why

Dawn Rowlands, Issued by Dentsu 21 May 2025

Trump's trade war leads to 1% drop in global container volumes, says Drewry

Shipping

Trump's trade war leads to 1% drop in global container volumes, says Drewry

Lisa Baertlein 29 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf While Global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7% this year to $1.15trn, according to a new study from Warc, this is a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from the marketing effectiveness experts’ November forecast

Marketing

Warc study shows growth this year but still downgrade of almost one percentage point

28 Mar 2025

Checkers is one of SA's leading retail brands. Source: Shoprite Holdings.

Branding

Banking, retail and telecoms power SA’s brand value to over R600bn in 2025

6 Mar 2025

Advertising

Oscars reach unprecedented demand with sold-out ads and A-list sponsors

3 Mar 2025

Marketing

Retail becomes a data powerhouse as it turns into a dominant ad platform

Kevin Gray 5 Feb 2025

Game, Makro and Builders to stock Walmart private label items

Retailers

Game, Makro and Builders to stock Walmart private label items

5 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

Digital

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

23 Jan 2025

(Image source: © 123rf )

Branding

Apple the world’s most valuable brand… again

22 Jan 2025

Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Exhibitions & Events

Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

15 Jan 2025

Provantage CEO Jacques du Preez explains why OOH advertising poised for growth in SA in 2025 (Image supplied)

Media

#BizTrends2025: Provantage’s Jacques du Preez - OOH advertising poised for growth in SA

Jacques du Preez 15 Jan 2025

Human8 hires Niels Neudecker as managing director, US

Research

Human8 hires Niels Neudecker as managing director, US

Issued by Human8 8 Jan 2025

Unlocking the future of retail with geospatial data

Research

Unlocking the future of retail with geospatial data

Craig Schwabe 26 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Retail media is just the starting point, signalling a shift toward the broader trend of commerce media

Marketing

3 ways to unlock the power of commerce media

27 Nov 2024