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|  | | Hi-Tec is celebrating its 50th anniversary by launching the Run Through Time campaign. The campaign aims to take customers on a journey from when the brand was founded in England in 1974...read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM Biz Content Feature Sponsorship exceeds value excellence for client and partner brands wishing to align their brands leading industry topics via Bizcommunity’s platforms... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Capitec Bank projects retail loan losses to align with targets by 2025. Despite rising impairments, profits increased 16%, boosting shares by 7.43%... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | MAHIR HAMDULAY Despite economic challenges, the South African property sector resiliently achieved an 8.7% return in 2023, led by retail and industrial sectors... Read |
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 | In today's challenging economic climate, getting as much value as possible from banking has become a priority for most people. South Africans are increasingly turning to loyalty and rewards programmes... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | ISSUED BY MACHINE TOOLS AFRICA 2024 Stay abreast of industry trends, gain insight to the latest technologies, and see hundreds of new products and innovations on display at the world-class Machine Tools Africa exhibition, 21-24 May, in Johannesburg... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ZAK HAERI, ISSUED BY GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same time, competition is heating up... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DOMAINS.CO.ZA With South Africa's online shopper population expected to reach 37 million by 2027, now could be a great time to launch your e-commerce website. However, amidst the promising prospects, the landscape is highly competitive... Read |
 | Africa’s high mobile penetration rates as well as its young population have contributed to the continent’s positive response to digital marketplaces and on-demand services... Read |
 | Data from Standard Bank shows South Africans continue to embrace online shopping, particularly in the fashion and apparel category... Read |
 | Superbalist has launched Influencer Shops, an innovative affiliate shopping programme designed to make shopping your favourite local fashion and lifestyle influencers' looks easier... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY SAPPI A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process... Read |
 | The foreseen shortfall in production, especially for maize, is expected to intensify households’ food insecurity, push up domestic prices and spur a surge in import needs across the subregion... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Stillwater Sports has named Castle Lite as the official beer partner of the Absa Run Your City series for 2024... Read |
 | The Good Life Show, which takes place in Cape Town from 31 May – 2 June and Johannesburg from 26-28 July, has announced its collaboration with a large number of important strategic partners for 2024... Read |
 | Taking place from 11-13 June 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, organised by dmg events, Saitex 2024 is poised to showcase the latest innovations, trends, and expertise driving the township economy and beyond... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY LG Indoor air can be way more polluted than outdoor air. Luckily, air-conditioning systems can help safeguard your health... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES Discover Volpes, South Africa's leading home linen provider, offering quality linens and furnishings at affordable prices, with various styles to suit every taste and space... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Under Armour launched the first two icon flagship stores showing its intention in the youth sports market... Read |
 | With sustainability as a top priority, Woolworths has ensured that its winter fashion ranges are produced and made from sustainable materials... Read |
 | This year, Australian lifestyle brand Country Road celebrates its 50th anniversary by unveiling a new campaign, along with a showcase of iconic designs from the past and new commemorative logos... Read |
 | Birkenstock has opened a global concept store in Hyde Park Corner marking a milestone in the brand's commitment to delivering exceptional retail experiences, blending global luxury with African authenticity.... Read |
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 | Substantial shifts in the preferences and purchasing patterns of soft drinks among South African consumers have been identified... Read |
 | Fulfil Chocolate Protein Bars are now available at select Spar Stores and Clicks countrywide... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Italian-inspired pizza and pasta restaurant chain, Panarottis, has been ranked among the top three vegan-friendly franchises in South Africa for the second year running... Read |
 | Cabinet approves President Ramaphosa's reopening of Tetra Pak facility in KwaZulu-Natal with R500m investment, part of R1.2tn investment target... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Trailblazing beauty brand Sorbet has joined forces with the world-renowned waxing brand Depilève to introduce a skincare marvel... Read |
 | This year, successful candidates will receive grants that provide substantial support for their doctoral and postdoctoral studies—doctoral grants are valued at R80,000 each... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | NELSON BANYA The complaint addresses changes the EU made to phytosanitary requirements concerning imports of oranges and other citrus products due to concerns about the false codling moth... Read |
 | Advanced Import Payments (AIP) are essential for efficient cross-border operations, crucial in South Africa's evolving regulatory landscape, with significant benefits for trade integration... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT The value of plastic waste is multifaceted and depends on various factors, including the type of plastic, its quality, and the recycling infrastructure in place... Read |
 | Duxbury Networking has started adopting sustainable packaging on its Duxbury range of products. As part of this, it will ship eco-friendly free seeds inside all Duxbury products with eco packaging between 1 May and 31 July 2024.... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | Maybelline has collaborated with Lift for its Lift Your Lashes Sky High campaign. This partnership combines the worlds of beauty and travel... Read |
| Retailers |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South Africa's biggest supermarket retailer Shoprite plans to add 20 more Uniq clothing stores in 2024 and is also looking to source its basics clothing range at home, executives told Reuters on Wednesday as they launched the 20th store... Read |
 | WAYNE STEPPE Retailers have no choice but to keep pace with rapidly evolving tender types that bring with them massive cost and complexity considerations and most importantly, added security and compliance risk... Read |
 | Checkers FreshX supermarket has opened up at the newly launched Linton’s Corner retail centre in Equestria, Pretoria... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | ISSUED BY THE PUBLICITY WORKSHOP Issues in a global supply chain can significantly impact businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)... Read |
 | From cyberattacks to infrastructure theft, the logistics industry faces a multitude of challenges... Read |
| Technology |
 | PETER LUDI A point of sale is a vital cornerstone of any retail business, regardless of whether it sells products or services. However, a misunderstanding of the definition of POS sees many retailers fall into the trap of buying a payment acceptance terminal... Read |
 | LINDA SAUNDERS Customer service is in a state of flux. As budgets and staffing levels increase, so have customer expectations, keeping efficiency critical for delivering higher quality of service... Read |
| Training |
 | ANDREA DU PLESSIS Amid fierce price competition, promotional pressures, and increasing trade discounts, FMCG suppliers are struggling to grow both sales and revenue due to a lack of specific skills... Read |
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 | RAYMOND LANGA In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable shift in the global creative landscape, with African creativity emerging as a powerful force to be reckoned with... Read |
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