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Bobtail, Canine Cuisine, Ultra Pet and more pet foods recalled from shelves

FMCG

Bobtail, Canine Cuisine, Ultra Pet and more pet foods recalled from shelves

1 day

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

Retail

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

1 day

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Retailers

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 1 day

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

Retail Marketing

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

Issued by NielsenIQ 1 day

Spar CEO outlines bold plans for accelerating business turnaround

Retailers

Spar CEO outlines bold plans for accelerating business turnaround

2 days

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Consumer Law

When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 2 days

AI is resetting the rules of growth in consumer packaged goods

Packaging

AI is resetting the rules of growth in consumer packaged goods

Issued by NielsenIQ 2 days

Visa survey reveals SA's rapidly evolving payment landscape

Banking & Finance

Visa survey reveals SA's rapidly evolving payment landscape

3 days

Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre

Retail & Hospitality Property

Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75m redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre

Issued by Catchwords 3 days

Festive focus pays off as NAD malls close 2025 on a high

Retailers

Festive focus pays off as NAD malls close 2025 on a high

Issued by Catchwords 3 Mar 2026

FMCG

Smartfill captures 19% of cooking oil sales in informal retail as refill model drives brand switching

Issued by DY/DX 2 Mar 2026

Prince Buthelezi Mall gears up for grand opening in Empangeni in April '26

Commercial Property

Prince Buthelezi Mall gears up for grand opening in Empangeni in April '26

2 Mar 2026

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

Retailers

Walmart confirms Boksburg store location, opening date

24 Feb 2026

New delivery app SendMePls opens earning doors in townships

SMEs

New delivery app SendMePls opens earning doors in townships

23 Feb 2026

Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

Commercial Property

Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

23 Feb 2026

Epic Outdoor unlocks the final piece of the funnel with national Shell Retail Network

OOH

Epic Outdoor unlocks the final piece of the funnel with national Shell Retail Network

Issued by Epic Outdoor 23 Feb 2026

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

Retailers

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

20 Feb 2026

Baby product sales boom despite lower SA birth rates

Sales

Baby product sales boom despite lower SA birth rates

18 Feb 2026

Is your digital warehouse a ticking time bomb?

E-commerce

Is your digital warehouse a ticking time bomb?

17 Feb 2026

From shop floor to supply chain: retail security takes centre stage at Securex South Africa

Security

From shop floor to supply chain: retail security takes centre stage at Securex South Africa

Issued by Securex 12 Feb 2026

Behind Dis-Chem's Better Rewards: How fintech, real-time data and retail tech are redefining loyalty in SA

Retail

Behind Dis-Chem's Better Rewards: How fintech, real-time data and retail tech are redefining loyalty in SA

Evan-Lee Courie 11 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

Morningside Shopping Centre now fully owned by Flanagan & Gerard

Commercial Property

Morningside Shopping Centre now fully owned by Flanagan & Gerard

10 Feb 2026

Livo opens second store at Rosebank Mall with luxury lifestyle offerings

Fashion & Homeware

Livo opens second store at Rosebank Mall with luxury lifestyle offerings

9 Feb 2026

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 9 Feb 2026

TakealotNow expands to Durban

E-commerce

TakealotNow expands to Durban

6 Feb 2026

South African consumers reset the rules for FMCG

FMCG

South African consumers reset the rules for FMCG

Zak Haeri, Issued by NielsenIQ 5 Feb 2026

Loyalty meets blockchain: A new era for customer rewards

Banking & Finance

Loyalty meets blockchain: A new era for customer rewards

Rory Bosman 4 Feb 2026

Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Retail Marketing

Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Mosa Ntwampe, Issued by Brave Group 4 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

James Townsend 3 Feb 2026

Tru-Cape hosts Harvard students for hands-on UK apple market research

Agriculture

Tru-Cape hosts Harvard students for hands-on UK apple market research

3 Feb 2026

Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demand

Banking & Finance

Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demand

Nqobile Dludla 3 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

Source: Supplied. Internal architectural rendering of the future face of Paarl Mall.

Retail & Hospitality Property

R270m facelift set to transform Paarl Mall's shopping experience

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

Open letter: Eskort urges Braai Index to reflect real meat choices including pork

FMCG

Open letter: Eskort urges Braai Index to reflect real meat choices including pork

29 Jan 2026

Scam alert: Woolies warns shoppers about fake R200 meat box promotion

Retailers

Scam alert: Woolies warns shoppers about fake R200 meat box promotion

29 Jan 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. Norman Nyawo, Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Economy

Standard Bank sees double-digit digital transaction growth amid 40% rise in e-commerce volumes

30 Jan 2026

Futurelife adds Fruit & Berry Granola Crunch to zero sugar offering

FMCG

Futurelife adds Fruit & Berry Granola Crunch to zero sugar offering

28 Jan 2026

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Retailers

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Issued by Mall of Africa 27 Jan 2026

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

E-commerce

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

27 Jan 2026

As generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation (Image source: © 123rf )

E-commerce

Gen AI platforms see e-commerce seismic transformation

26 Jan 2026

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Environment & Natural Resources

Fast fashion: Why changes in return policies don’t do enough to address environmental damage

Anastasia Vayona 22 Jan 2026

From marketplace to intelligence partner: How AutoTrader redefined dealer success in 2025

Dealers

From marketplace to intelligence partner: How AutoTrader redefined dealer success in 2025

Issued by AutoTrader 21 Jan 2026

6 trends to help CMOs bridge human intent with machine execution in 2026

Marketing

6 trends to help CMOs bridge human intent with machine execution in 2026

Issued by Incubeta 21 Jan 2026

Walmart introduces third store in South African market

Retailers

Walmart introduces third store in South African market

19 Jan 2026

Surge in South African e-commerce: Top brands drive 47% growth in 2025

E-commerce

Surge in South African e-commerce: Top brands drive 47% growth in 2025

14 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | DHL Express’s Venessa Dewing: How Africa’s logistics landscape will evolve in 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | DHL Express’s Venessa Dewing: How Africa’s logistics landscape will evolve in 2026

Venessa Dewing 14 Jan 2026

Why SA's retail giants are rethinking constant promotions

FMCG

Why SA's retail giants are rethinking constant promotions

13 Jan 2026