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|  | | Fans of Nestlé's flavoured milk drink Nesquik will be disappointed to learn that it soon won't be available locally anymore...read |
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 | HUNTER THURMAN AND MARY MATHES Earlier this year, Alpha-Diver and The Food Institute released the Snack 50 Psych Pulse report, the industry's measure of the psychological drivers of consumer decision-making when it comes to snacking... Read |
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| |  | ISSUED BY DISTELL This women's month, Bernini, the only real sparkling spritzer made from wine, is celebrating women having the 'audacity to live a little', by unlocking Glowcations in your city... Read |  | PULENG SEGALO In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of Covid, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa described men's violence against women as a second pandemic... Read |
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 | REZA HENDRICKSE Consumer price inflation moderated further in July, to 4.7% year-on-year, compared to 5.4% in June. Inflation peaked at 7.8% in July last year and is now comfortably back inside the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) 3-6% target range... Read |
 | As a response to South African e-commerce market's projected growth, PayM8, a tech and financial gateway service provider, has announced the expansion of its e-commerce offering... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Attacq, JSE-listed Reit for Waterfall City, launches latest logistics project: three new warehouses and office spaces... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Did you know that around key sales dates like Black Friday, email marketing can yield a more than 4% sales conversion success rate, and that the global average of cart abandonment is 70%, but with reminder emails we can see a 40-50% open rate... Read |
 | OneDayOnly founder Christian Oberhofer says that the pandemic was just an accelerant for e-commerce, Mzansi was headed down the online shopping path... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Putin, ICC target, virtually attended Brics Summit in Johannesburg, reaffirming Russia's commitment to food security for Africa's neediest... Read |
 | The inaugural Africa Textile Talks 2023 gathered over 150 people to witness presentations, discussions and exhibitions of sustainable textiles from across the continent, to map the way forward in practical and poetic steps... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY SCAN DISPLAY Exhibition and events supplier, Scan Display, was delighted to be recognised with an award from the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) at its national congress earlier this month... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Clout/SA has been announced as H&M South Africa's latest H&M Home décor partner... Read |
 | Inspired by the mythical island of Isla Hennes, the H&M Spring 2023 collection empowers customers to experiment, offering a thrilling variety of crafted soft tones, bold shapes and tactile textures... Read |
 | The annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards are now open for nominations, with new categories to celebrate five years of honouring South African fashion changemakers... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY SWITCH ENERGY DRINK Switch Energy Drink is delighted to announce the launch of three captivating new flavours, set to invigorate taste buds and energise consumers as they gear up for the sun-soaked summer months... Read |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Understanding various price drivers sheds light on the challenges faced by farmers and the extent to which the global economic landscape is impacting essential food items... Read |
 | With all the entries having been submitted, the judging week for the SA Olive Awards is officially underway. Read |
 | Creativity takes many forms. For some, it lies in the inspired excellence of cutting-edge photography and graphic design. For others, it is found in a garment's flow and swirl or the craftsmanship... Read |
 | Clicks has been rated as the top brand for experience and function and the most meaningful brand in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands report... Read |
 | Tyron Adams has been named the winner of the 2023 Shoprite and Checkers Championship Boerewors competition. The Wellington-born chef was up against nine other finalists from across the country at the grand finale held in Cape Town... Read |
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 | Getwine has officially announced its recent acquisition of CyberCellar, an online wine retailer. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled wine offerings to its valued customers... Read |
| Franchising |
 | IAN JACOBSBERG On 3 July 2023, the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, sitting in Pretoria, handed down judgment in the case of Christina Johanna Steynberg v Tammy Taylor Nails Franchising No. 45 (Pty) Ltd... Read |
 | This week, Nando's chief marketing officer Doug Place tells us about what excites him most about the marketing industry... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT PLASTICS It is a fact that landfill sites are reaching capacity across South Africa and litter has literally become a blot on the landscape... Read |
 | ROBIN FREDERICKS Biko is responsible for the strategic sourcing and supplier development/management for the company which includes milk, raw materials, packaging as well as goods and services... Read |
 | Just Design has incorporated rapid and interactive consumer testing in its design process, to create packaging already preferred by consumers... Read |
| Retailers |
 | GEORGINA CROUTH The China-based ultra low-cost fast fashion retailer might have a growing market in South Africa, but it's putting the squeeze on local retailers... Read |
 | NEVO HADAS Inflation has been rampant globally. Consumers are expected to pay ever-increasing prices due to supply chain shocks and excess demand - but are these really the reasons, asks Nevo Hadas, partner at DY/DX... Read |
 | Brics Business Council chair Patrice Motsepe underscores the urgency in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation... Read |
 | Pick n Pay Clothing recently reopened its highly anticipated flagship store in Sandton, which shows off an upmarket store design inspired by the rich history of Johannesburg... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | It is impossible to find a sector that is not affected by load shedding. The energy crisis is having a major impact on the country's economy, but for the retail sector in particular, there is a chilling outlook if disruptions to the cold chain aren't addressed urgently... Read |
 | Redefine Properties invests in Brackengate 2 Business Park. Herholdt's Group, a national sustainable energy supplier, expands to this Cape Town suburb... Read |
| Technology |
 | After just a few months in the public consciousness, generative artificial intelligence is already making an impact on retail, with 17% of shoppers reporting they've already used generative AI for purchase inspiration... Read |
 | Retail Capital launched ChatSME, a large language model (LLM) that's said to revolutionise how South African entrepreneurs grow their businesses... Read |
| Training |
 | ISSUED BY SMART MEDIA In today's fast-paced retail landscape, customer experiences have become a focal point for businesses aiming to create lasting impressions and build brand loyalty... Read |
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 | GEORGE OBULUTSA A Kenyan court has given Facebook's parent company Meta and content moderators suing it for unfair dismissal 21 days to resolve their dispute out of court, a court order showed on Wednesday... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON UN Secretary-General Guterres advocates African representation on the UN Security Council, addressing discrepancies, and urging multilateralism at Brics2023 Summit... Read |
 | Applications for the 10-week equity-free accelerator are now open... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Brics confirms phase one expansion consensus, inviting Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE to join... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON President Ramaphosa celebrates the 15th Brics Summit's success in fostering inclusive dialogue and promoting global equity. Brics expands, enhancing African influence... Read |
 | If a hiring manager is going to snoop through your social media profile, it will be your LinkedIn account, right? Wrong... Read |
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