https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/87.html Africa Retail news 15 Retail news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/87.html en-us Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:21:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/provoke-media-sabre-awards-close-for-entries-this-week-525060a Provoke Media’s Sabre Awards competitions for Africa, Australia & New Zealand, and MENAT have an early deadline of 16 October 2026, which is fast approaching. 1-272526 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepsicos-mirinda-brings-smile-delivery-service-to-uganda-525820a As consumers navigate rising living costs, higher petrol prices and an increasingly negative news cycle, brands are looking for ways to create more meaningful moments of connection. 1-272056 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/temu-helps-madagascar-vanilla-brand-expand-into-14-european-markets-634081a For many African producers, creating a premium product is only half the challenge. Reaching international consumers directly has traditionally been limited by high logistics costs, complex regulations and the expense of building overseas distribution networks. 1-270631 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/amc-conference-exploring-the-influence-of-ai-and-afcfta-on-african-marketing-967874a African marketers are navigating two forces at once: AI reshaping how brands are built and reach audiences, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening new routes to trade across the continent. 1-270444 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cmos-struggle-with-fragmented-frankenstack-environments-and-integration-challenges-856173a Despite years of digital transformation spending, many organisations continue to struggle with fragmented data, disconnected workflows, underperforming technology stacks and limited cross-functional alignment. 1-270079 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-love-and-belonging-inspired-ubaliwe-ceramics-620411a Selected as one of the winners of the Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme, Baliwe Sibisi is part of a new generation of South African entrepreneurs bringing creativity, heritage and purpose into retail. 1-269981 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail 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 Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/adidas-shifts-512m-global-media-account-to-new-agency-175556a Adidas has shifted its global media agency business, reportedly worth $512m, following a competitive pitch, that included Omnicom Media Group, WPP and Publicis Groupe, in the final pitch. 1-269608 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tanzanian-duo-win-hm-foundations-2026-global-change-award-286227a KelTex, the Tanzanian duo transforming seaweed into biodegradable leather alternatives, is among 10 winners of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. Their groundbreaking work offers an eco-friendly, innovative solution that is shaping the sustainable future of fashion. 1-269110 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retail Africa