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 | BERNHARDT VAN DER MERWE Retail is a vibrant and highly competitive sector in which small businesses often contend with challenges around the implementation of effective category management strategies...read |
|  | | The loyalty as a service industry has grown leaps and bounds in the last decade. Its foundations include traditional brand and customer loyalty strategies such as rewards cards and personalised service offerings...read |
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 | The group of individuals aged 60 and above in South Africa represents a demographic with substantial consumer potential and is considered the most valuable generation for marketing efforts... Read |
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 | Dairy farming is an energy-intensive operation. From powering milking machines to maintaining refrigeration units, a consistent supply of electricity is crucial for the seamless running of farms... Read |
 | A lack of local supply of limes was affecting South African Breweries’ Corona beer’s authentic drinking ritual. The solution was a novel opportunity to invest in lime farming and in boosting local production... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Meetings Africa 2024 trade is set to inject a surge of energy into the business events sector on the African continent while significantly boosting South Africa’s economy... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Reebok has announced the South African launch of the legendary Answer OG III, Allen Iverson's fourth signature model and the third in his iconic Answer series... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY RéMY MARTIN Born in 1724, the House of Rémy Martin will celebrate 300 years of exceptional cognac-making this year. To mark its tricentenary, the House will connect past, present and future with a year of special activities around the theme ‘We Dream Forward’... Read |
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 | SMISO NDLOVU For too long, the joy of local cuisine was confined to home kitchens. But as consumers increasingly seek out the nostalgia of their favourite home cooked meals and flavour, the food and beverage sector is rallying to give authentic African taste its rightful place at the table... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | We chatted with dental professionals to discover the hottest oral care trends and innovations South Africans may see in the year ahead... Read |
 | Lerato Kgamanyane, a renowned figure in the fashion and beauty industry, has been selected to represent Cetaphil South Africa as the #FaceofCetaphilSA during the upcoming fashion week in New York City... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Beko Europe B.V set to acquire Whirlpool’s major domestic appliances businesses, makes commitment to South African investment... Read |
 | SYLVANUS KWAKU AFESORGBOR Ghana, like many other developing nations, relies heavily on imports of food and consumer goods to feed its population. For instance, Ghana imports 55% of the rice that is consumed locally... Read |
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 | VML launches the tenth edition of ‘The Future 100: 2024’ today… Read |
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 | DANIEL MALAN, ISSUED BY DENTSU In just the last two years, the landscape of online commerce in South Africa has experienced exponential growth... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AMBANI REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) has launched its Back-to-School campaign for 2024, an initiative that will see the donation of first aid kits and fire blankets to several schools... Read |
 | MELANIE-ANN FERIS Millennials and Gen Zs, born in the digital age, view technology as their natural domain... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | LEANDI CAMPHER AND MARK BIAGIO Effective data gathering and management is the first step to successfully implement a loyalty programme... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African retailer Woolworths expects its half-year profit to fall by as much as 10% due to consumers pulling back on spending on clothes and as the country's energy and logistics crises persisted... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's Mr Price, a budget fashion and homeware retailer, said on Thursday, 25 January 2025, the high level of risk caused by the country's port congestion has subsided slightly but it will continue to take necessary action to prevent impact on trade... Read |
 | Builders has unveiled a brand platform called ‘Do Day’ aimed at breaking the chains of procrastination... Read |
 | Galetti Auction is selling The Woods, a renovated shopping center in Johannesburg's upscale Hyde Park. Boasting long leases and an annual income projection of R18.35m, the property's strategic location is in high demand... Read |
 | As we step into the new year, the prospect of expanding your business to a second location might be an enticing opportunity for growth. But it’s a decision you shouldn’t take lightly... Read |
| Sales |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group said its retail sales for its 20-week period rose by 11.8% driven by strong festive season trading and growth in personal care, beauty and essentials such as cleaning products... Read |
 | JOEL BRONKOWSKI In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, a notable turn has taken centre stage as multiple brands continue their transition from traditional brick-and-mortar sales to a dynamic fusion of e-commerce platforms... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African fashion retailer TFG on recently reported slower sales growth in its third quarter, hurt by a softer Black Friday, power cuts and delays at ports that have affected supplies for the industry... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | MARK WILSON Mark Wilson, CEO of Syspro EMEA examines four manufacturing trends to impact 2024… Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY QUICKEASY SOFTWARE As we step into 2024, manufacturers across diverse sectors like printing, signage, packaging, furniture, engineering, food and beverage in South Africa are poised to make significant strides in operational efficiency... Read |
 | JEFF RYAN Future trends in ERP revolution: Integration enhancements shaping business eficiency - insights by Jeff Ryan, managing director at AWCape, Sage Platinum business partner... Read |
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 | Global payment trends merge with local innovations to create a diverse African financial ecosystem. "Super apps" and embedded finance drive digital integration, vital for financial inclusion... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Amidst facing an MPC void after deputy governor Kuben Naidoo's exit, the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) has chosen to keep its repo rate steady at 8.25%... Read |
 | HARRY SCHERZER South African investors benefit from diversifying offshore due to a weak rand and underperforming local markets. However, banks' fees and lack of transparency pose challenges. Read |
 | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called on employers to register their vacancies and available training opportunities on the department’s job placement platform - the Employment Services System of South Africa (Essa) - to help cushion the effects of poverty and unemployment... Read |
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