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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Pick n Pay, the giant retail group, founded by Raymond Ackerman in 1967, announced on Thursday morning, that the retail king has died at the age of 92... read |
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 | | A new clothing and textile distribution centre for Truworths International Limited is set to open near Cape Town International Airport in November 2023...read |
|  | | For the first time in over 50 years, Manchester United's 2023/2024 third jersey will exclusively feature the iconic Red Devil...read |
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 | ELSA PALLETT In an era marked by the potential of collaboration and conscious consumerism to enact tangible change, Amazi emerges as a transformative force, a social impact ecosystem dedicated to uplifting, educating, and empowering marginalised communities... Read |
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 | Newcastle United Football Club and Adidas have inked a multi-year partnership that will see the sportswear brand becoming the club's official kit partner from the 2024/25 season onwards... Read |
 | The Cape Town CBD's retail economy bounced back strongly in 2022 following challenging times during the pandemic, with the total number of retailers operating in the inner city surpassing pre-Covid-19 levels... Read |
 | The landscape of grocery retail in Africa is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by shifting demographics and technological advancements... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | It has been reported that one of Eastern Cape's biggest shopping malls, Baywest Mall has been sold to a consortium of equity buyers; closing the deal with a R1.3bn offer... Read |
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 | VIS GOVENDER Generations like millennials and Gen Z are key drivers in the adoption of self-service tools and technology. They increasingly look for digital-first customer experiences which, subsequently, compels companies to adopt these technologies in a bid to better engage with this new customer base... Read |
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 | NTANDOKAZI NTOZAKHE In 2015, the birth of Beauty on TApp marked the genesis of a pioneering online beauty emporium owned entirely by women, specialising in top-notch skincare, haircare and self-care products... Read |
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 | A first-of-its-kind library built out of 1-million upcycled yoghurt tubs was officially opened at Nageng Primary School in Vosloorus, East of Johannesburg on 7 September 2023... Read |
 | Breco Seafoods Master competition, a seafood-inspired cook-off for aspiring young chefs took place in August naming Amyna Salomo, Timna Sele and Jabulile Makhanya as the overall winners... Read |
 | Africa is the dumping ground of the global fast-fashion industry. Discarded second-hand clothing from Europe and North America is typically sold to textile merchants in countries like Kenya and Ghana, where it is then resold to low-income communities who can't afford new clothing... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BATA Through its recently launched #WomenKind campaign launched in Women's Month, Tomy is using its digital channels to give a platform to local, women-led businesses, as well as making a financial contribution towards them to ensure they can continue to grow... Read |
 | Mr Price Home proudly supports local talent, and this Heritage Day they set out to celebrate artists who express themselves and their heritage in unique and inspiring ways... Read |
 | Rihanna returns to Puma as the creative director of Fenty x Puma with a multi-year partnership and several product launches in the pipeline... Read |
 | Relay Jeans has unveiled its latest campaign, 'Relay Jeans: Sound of Denim,' a harmonious celebration of individuality and personal expression through music... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY SWITCH ENERGY DRINK Switch Energy is a leading energy drink brand in South Africa committed to delivering innovative flavours and dynamic experiences to its consumers... Read |
 | Woodlands Dairy's First Choice has launched a conveniently shaped and compact sized flavoured custard treat for any occasion... Read |
 | All Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) that entered the 2023 SA Olive Awards have been thoroughly judged and the winners have been revealed... Read |
 | Gabriel Nobre has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at Nespresso South Africa effective 1 June 2023... Read |
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 | The South African Breweries (SAB) announced a partnership with the SABC that will enable the public broadcaster to televise the key matches live during the 2023 Rugby World Cup... Read |
 | Food Lover's Market has entered Sharks-infested waters with a two-year partnership with The Sharks rugby team as their food sponsor... Read |
 | RCL Foods, in partnership with SA Chefs Association (SA Chefs), has unveiled the young culinary talents who have earned their place in the regional semi-finals of the RCL Foods Young Chefs & Young Bakers Challenge 2023... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | NICOLE SHERWIN Shift from 'anti-ageing' to 'proactive ageing' emphasises holistic wellness, incorporating superfoods and clean skincare for natural vitality and resilience... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | MICHELLE BANDA Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Gwamanda has reassured the public that gas released into the atmosphere after an explosion at the intersection of Bertha and De Korte streets in Braamfontein on Tuesday afternoon 'poses no risk to health or life'... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Global economic concerns drive dollar surge, impacting currencies and commodities; Gold, Platinum, Palladium, and Brent Crude prices affected... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Latam Airlines launches the first Latin-American airline route connecting Brazil to Africa, boosting trade and tourism. Read |
| Packaging |
 | Ardagh Glass Packaging Africa aims to build the largest container production plant in the continent... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LIBERTY TWO DEGREES The co-owned malls of Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), a precinct focused, retail-centred real-estate investment trust, marketed by Excellerate Brand Management, have once again been recognised for their retail marketing excellence, this year, with an impressive 36 wins at the 2023 Footprint Marketing Awards, hosted by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), including jointly winning the highly esteemed Spectrum Award... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Checkers Sixty60's message of support "We'll bring it home" features a unique rendition of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY They say rivalry and competition improves the breed and this certainly seems to be the case in marketing, although our advertising oversight people continue to ban comparative advertising... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH Sizwe Mdladla Nando's GM: digital marketing IMEA thought he wanted to own a soccer team, then he found his passion for branding... Read |
 | ERICA MEALY Late last week, Google announced something called the Privacy Sandbox has been rolled out to a "majority" of Chrome users, and will reach 100% of users in the coming months... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Carl Thomen is Peach Payments' product marketing lead, with previous roles including head of digital at Old Mutual Finance and chief customer officer at NONA Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE This week we speak to Alastair Haarhoff, owner and CEO of Just Design... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | As online shopping has surged, so efficient delivery has become a non-negotiable for consumers. In fact, some surveys indicate that as much as 85% of shoppers won't buy from a retailer again if their delivery experience is poor... Read |
| Retailers |
 | JOANNE GOULD Joanne Gould, CEO at Smollan South Africa, takes a look at how the retail pendulum is shifting as an optimistic breeze starts blowing in South Africa... Read |
 | LUCINDA ALFONICA Black Friday, which marks the beginning of peak season, often results in something of an intense shopping frenzy, and retailers need to be prepared to cater for the additional demand... Read |
| Training |
 | ISSUED BY STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE CENTRE In today's fast-paced business world, effective communication skills are essential for success. Whether it's drafting important emails, conducting meetings, or managing office documentation... Read |
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 | Petrol is currently facing increases of between R1.41/litre (for ULP93) and R1.45/l (for ULP95), while diesel could climb by as much as R2.60/l... Read |
 | The DStv Content Creator Awards winners were announced this weekend... Read |
 | Resilient economy grows 2.6% despite volatility: a positive but not high... Read |
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