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Media

Warc Report | Amazon soars as YouTube stumbles in Q4

1 day

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

Economy

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

Dr Greg Cline 2 days

Remuneration & Payroll

National Minimum Wage bumped to over R30 per hour

4 Feb 2026

Leroy Merlin Retail Academy to open in Centurion to boost SA's workforce skills

Training

Leroy Merlin Retail Academy to open in Centurion to boost SA's workforce skills

3 Feb 2026

Mobile-first shopping dominates as SA's e-commerce surges

Trends

Mobile-first shopping dominates as SA's e-commerce surges

29 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Laurence Rapp, chief executive officer of Vukile Property Fund.

Markets & Investment

Expansion into Europe: Vukile acquires 35% of Pradera

22 Jan 2026

November sees strong growth in SA's retail sector with 3.5% surge

Sales

November sees strong growth in SA's retail sector with 3.5% surge

22 Jan 2026

Why SA's retail giants are rethinking constant promotions

FMCG

Why SA's retail giants are rethinking constant promotions

13 Jan 2026

Motus cuts 86 jobs as financial strains hit SA's motor retail market

Commercial & Industrial

Motus cuts 86 jobs as financial strains hit SA's motor retail market

31 Dec 2025

#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

The magic behind South Africa's R6bn festive toy spree revealed

Sales

The magic behind South Africa's R6bn festive toy spree revealed

1 Dec 2025

Black Friday 2025 set to break records as South African retail surges

Retailers

Black Friday 2025 set to break records as South African retail surges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 25 Nov 2025

Flash Gala case study highlights rising importance of branding in fresh produce

Agro-processing

Flash Gala case study highlights rising importance of branding in fresh produce

19 Nov 2025

Danger looms for SA shoppers this festive season as cyber threats and mall crimes rise

Security

Danger looms for SA shoppers this festive season as cyber threats and mall crimes rise

18 Nov 2025

Black Friday strategies unveiled by Pick n Pay amid customer insights

Sales

Black Friday strategies unveiled by Pick n Pay amid customer insights

18 Nov 2025

Offernet wins 4 Assegai Awards for Innovation in South African Performance Marketing

Direct Marketing

Offernet wins 4 Assegai Awards for Innovation in South African Performance Marketing

Issued by Offernet 14 Nov 2025

Cybersecurity gaps threaten SA's booming retail sector

Security

Cybersecurity gaps threaten SA's booming retail sector

Marlene Urquhart 30 Oct 2025

One in five (21%) creatively awarded ideas are also awarded for effectiveness, says Warc’s Health of Creativity 2025 report based on Warc Rankings analysis. (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media

Warc: The correlation between creativity and effectiveness

28 Oct 2025

Bridging the retail skills gap: South Africa's strategic move

Training

Bridging the retail skills gap: South Africa's strategic move

28 Oct 2025

Value-driven brands are reshaping South Africa's retail landscape

Retailers

Value-driven brands are reshaping South Africa's retail landscape

24 Oct 2025

Good Practice Awards 2025 to honour innovation in the wholesale and retail sector

Exhibitions & Events

Good Practice Awards 2025 to honour innovation in the wholesale and retail sector

22 Oct 2025

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Competition Law

Competition Appeal Court revokes Lewis' right to intervene in Pepkor-Shoprite merger

Richard James Bryce and Vega De Vries 17 Oct 2025

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

FMCG

The rise of the private label and how brands can fight back

Issued by TLC Worldwide Africa 16 Oct 2025

SA’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

Sales

SA’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

16 Oct 2025

Rand Merchant Bank (private banking category) is the Ask Africa Orange Index 2025 overall winner

CRM, CX, UX

SA consumer is rebalancing under money-related stress

15 Oct 2025

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Security

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Chandni Gopal, Aaqilah Nagdee & Precious Maphupha 9 Oct 2025

West Pack Lifestyle transitions to a franchise-driven powerhouse

Franchising

West Pack Lifestyle transitions to a franchise-driven powerhouse

8 Oct 2025

Advertising

Warc report reveals ad spend surge reaching $1.17tn this year

26 Sep 2025

How SA's independent retail sector became a R268bn powerhouse

Retail

How SA's independent retail sector became a R268bn powerhouse

23 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Surging investor confidence fuels R9bn property development in Cape Town

17 Sep 2025

SA e-commerce market to surpass R130bn in 2025

E-commerce

SA e-commerce market to surpass R130bn in 2025

12 Sep 2025

Balancing innovation and stability: the retailer's dilemma

Technology

Balancing innovation and stability: the retailer's dilemma

Peter Ludi 26 Aug 2025

Retail Marketing

Jamie Oliver champions a healthier lifestyle with Checkers’ Simple Truth brand

18 Aug 2025

Retail sales records a 1.6% year-on-year growth in June 2025

Sales

Retail sales records a 1.6% year-on-year growth in June 2025

14 Aug 2025

Retailers ditch vendor lock-in for flexibility in a booming market

Retail Services

Retailers ditch vendor lock-in for flexibility in a booming market

Peter Ludi 13 Aug 2025

AI and data are reshaping Africa's retail sector

Technology

AI and data are reshaping Africa's retail sector

Blessed Hwaire and Shobhit Jain 11 Aug 2025

Source: © Festival Mall Woolworths has announced a first-of-its-kind benefits package designed to change the lives of thousands of its employees

Retailers

Woolies announces a retail first: Life-changing benefits for thousands of employees

1 Aug 2025

Vukile Property opens multi-tenant emporium at Daveyton Mall, Benoni

Commercial Property

Vukile Property opens multi-tenant emporium at Daveyton Mall, Benoni

23 Jul 2025

Fintech fuels growth for South Africa’s grassroots retailers

Fintech

Fintech fuels growth for South Africa’s grassroots retailers

Michael Wright 21 Jul 2025

Food, convenience and loyalty redefine South Africa's fuel stops

Retailers

Food, convenience and loyalty redefine South Africa's fuel stops

16 Jul 2025

Beyond benefits: Why staff wellness starts with security

Financial Services

Beyond benefits: Why staff wellness starts with security

Issued by Simply Financial Services 14 Jul 2025

MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2024

Office Property

MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2024

Issued by Catchwords 4 Jul 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

Risa and Regenesys academic partnership ushers in a new era for South African retail

Retail Services

Risa and Regenesys academic partnership ushers in a new era for South African retail

Issued by Retail Institute of South Africa 24 Jun 2025

Jet opens new flagship store in Canal Walk

Retailers

Jet opens new flagship store in Canal Walk

23 Jun 2025

Strong second-half sales boost Mr Price's annual profit

Sales

Strong second-half sales boost Mr Price's annual profit

Nqobile Dludla 6 Jun 2025

Pick n Pay reshuffles board of directors, extends CEO contract

Retailers

Pick n Pay reshuffles board of directors, extends CEO contract

22 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac a major focus area for retail sector

Technology

Frigair 2025: Hervac a major focus area for retail sector

Issued by Frigair Expo 21 May 2025