https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/182.html Africa Retailers news 15 Retailers news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/182.html en-us Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:06:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/victori-emerges-as-the-new-face-of-african-luxury-fashion-175936a Winning the Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme marks more than a milestone for Victoria Ongansie. It signals the arrival of a new generation of South African fashion entrepreneurs who are building brands with global ambition while remaining deeply rooted in African identity. 1-269938 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-200-ranking-reflects-growing-confidence-of-pan-african-brands-067915a South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance, accounting for 71% of total brand value, with 104 brands worth $44.6bn. Africa’s top 200 brands have grown by 11% to reach a combined value of $62.6bn in 2026, driven by strong performance across the banking, telecoms, and retail sectors. 1-268427 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-uniqlo-rewrites-the-rules-of-global-retail-170926a There is a moment familiar to anyone who has ever stood before a Uniqlo power wall of cashmere sweaters, colours ranging from chalky oat to deep espresso. 1-267928 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-recalls-kiddies-snack-after-non-pathogenic-listeria-detection-622531a Health and wellness retailer Clicks has recalled one of its kids' nutritional products, Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g. Affecting 1,152 units — of which 348 have been sold and the remaining 804 removed from shelves — the batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination. 1-266451 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/international-womens-day-4-south-african-women-included-in-kfc-africa-female-firsts-288897a To mark International Women’s Day 2026, KFC is paying tribute to 55 African women from 22 countries who demonstrate the power of giving without recognition, resources or fanfare. 1-266250 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/innovations-from-uganda-and-tanzania-selected-for-hms-global-change-award-2026-511510a After receiving 450 innovative sustainable fashion solutions from 81 countries worldwide, the H&M Foundation announced the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA) finalists — including Living Carbon Capture Dye Systems from Uganda and KelTex from Tanzania. 1-266166 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/truworths-expects-half-year-earnings-around-flat-after-african-sales-fall-062345a South African fashion retailer Truworths International revealed its half-year profit was likely to be flat to around 2% higher as constrained consumer spending has led to lower sales at its Africa business. 1-265007 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ab-inbev-buys-back-stake-in-us-metal-packaging-plants-for-3bn-172526a Anheuser-Busch InBev will buy back a 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for about $3bn, the world's top brewer said this week at a time of soaring aluminium costs due to tariffs. 1-264628 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-the-year-e-commerce-gets-ruthless-627121a E-commerce growth has temporarily slowed to roughly 1–2% in 2025, down from nearly 9% the year prior. Far from signalling decline, forecasts show a rebound to approximately 7.2% growth in 2026, marking the start of a more competitive and unforgiving era for digital retail. The catch? That growth won’t lift all brands equally. 1-264561 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers Africa