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 | STACY SAGGERS Just over one in four South Africans has experienced a negative impact on their household income since early 2020, which, when coupled with the increasing inflation rate (7.1% nationally, 17% for an FMCG basket, 6M Feb 22 vs. 6M Feb 23), has forced South Africans to reconsider their household spend and prioritise opportunities to maximise savings... read |
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 | | Food Lover's Market Bothasig store that opened in October 2022 has won the SACSC Retail Design & Development Award in the category C-Retail Design...read |
|  | GEORGINA CROUTH The fast-moving consumer goods sector has grown by 13.4% over the past year, but that's because of price increases, not growth in consumption...read |
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 | The coolest brand in South Africa according to the youth is Nike... Read |
| Retail |
 | DAVID COHN With the integration of cutting-edge technologies including AI, RFID, digital advancements and data science, the 'Retail Store of the Future' is no longer a distant concept... Read |
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| |  | Consumers are calling the shots. And the fresh produce industry can't afford to ignore their demands... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | ADRIAN WHINES, ISSUED BY BRANDDNA Contrary to the popular notion that physical banking will disappear in the wake of digital transformation, the value of a well-designed, engaging, and functional banking space, that encourages human to human interaction, has never been higher... Read |
| CRM |
 | LIEZEL JONKHEID Delivering exceptional customer experiences has become a top priority for companies across industries, particularly in highly competitive environments where there is a relatively level playing field when it comes to product features and pricing... Read |
 | Organisations have to overcome significant hurdles to ensure they truly capture the value of their data and leverage it to enhance customer interactions and engagements... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | With its recent acquisition of OneCart, Walmart has unveiled a new shopping app that allows customers to instantly compare pricing between multiple retail stores... Read |
 | Spanish family-owned fashion retailer Mango has expanded its online sales in 20 markets, most of them in Africa... Read |
 | Entrepreneurs behind brands such as Yuppiechef, OneDayOnly, WooCommerce, Koodoo, Tshepo Jeans, Payfast, and many more are included... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The 11th annual #NegroniWeek takes place between 18-24 September 2023, celebrating the bonds between Campari, the iconic Negroni and the world of mixology, with fundraising proceeds going to charitable partner Slow Food... Read |
 | Somerset Mall announces its partnership with the Santa Shoebox Project, an initiative that has been bringing joy to underprivileged children for 17 years... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT A career in the packaging industry offers a dynamic and diverse professional path with significant opportunities for growth and impact... Read |
 | The use and interpretation of data, a shopper-centric approach to trading and developing collaborative partnerships between businesses, are key to trading successfully during a challenging and disruptive period... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY TEKKIE TOWN Tekkie Town officially launched its new elevated store concept at Garden Route Mall in George on Thursday, 25 August 2023... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BATA Landing just in time for the change of seasons, international footwear label, Bata Comfit, is back in South Africa with a new ladies-only range available exclusively at Miladys from September 2023... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE Step into Sportsmans Warehouse's Home of Running. It's not just a collection; it's an experience. From handpicked gear to personalised guidance, every SA runner finds their rhythm here... Read |
 | The SABC's Limpopo based radio station Thobela FM, has launched a limited edition sneaker through a collaboration with Bomma sneakers... Read |
 | The Shoprite Group has opened its 10th Uniq store in Rosebank Mall, just in time to launch the clothing brand's first Spring/Summer collection... Read |
 | Reebok has unveiled the "My Name Is" Vector '93 collection, available in South Africa from 21 September 2023... Read |
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| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY MSPORTS MARKETING Simba combines Chef Benny's braai culinary finesse with its snack expertise to create a flavour profile that is nothing short of extraordinary... Read |
 | NELSON BANYA South Africa is expected to experience a shortage of chicken meat in the coming months due to a bird flu outbreak and power cuts that are devastating the poultry industry... Read |
 | Oceana expects energy, raw material costs and a weaker rand to take their toll... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | Etresia Booysen of The IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management (IIEHSM), says that the role of hospitality and business in creating inclusive environments for Heritage Day involves education, celebration and active engagement with diverse communities... Read |
 | Uber Eats has launched the Uber Eats Merchant Awards in South Africa with the aim to recognise small, medium, and large restaurant businesses as well as new vertical merchants that have provided outstanding service to consumers throughout the year... Read |
| Green Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT Mpact Recycling, one of South Africa's leading recyclers, proudly partnered with Mthembu Paper Mill to make the mill's family day at Redfern Primary School in Phoenix, Durban, a memorable educational experience... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Panda launches a pioneering mental-health rewards programme in South Africa, incentivising users to invest in mental wellbeing through its mobile app... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT Mpact, partners and customers align to create packaging products that subscribe to the circular economy while maintaining superior quality. To this end 10 of their products are proud finalists in the 2023 IPSA Gold Pack Awards... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Hands up all those who believe the Springboks' "alternate" jersey - featuring the colours of turquoise and white - was designed essentially with colour-blind people in mind... Read |
 | Albany is turning the tables on expectations of an aspired picture-perfect life and encouraging more people to celebrate their 'realness' with its refreshed brand positioning... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OLD MUTUAL PROPERTY Long known as a leader on the retail property landscape, Old Mutual Property has been awarded with an additional 17 accolades at the 2023 Footprints awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EXCELLERATE BRAND MANAGEMENT Excellerate Brand Management (EBM) has scooped the esteemed Spectrum award at the 2023 Footprints awards for a third year in a row... Read |
 | According to data from AltIndex.com, Nike has the most followed Instagram account of all publicly listed companies, with over 305 million followers... Read |
| Retailers |
 | GEORGINA CROUTH The unnamed retailers say they are being unfairly prevented from selling the official gear... Read |
 | Builders officially opened its doors for the community of Silver Lakes with its bespoke store nestled in Pretoria East... Read |
| Security |
 | RODNEY TAYLOR Rodney Taylor, managing director at Guardian Eye, a Vivica Group company, sheds light on how a partnership approach can help retailers get the best out of monitoring and security... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | RYAN MER Chief financial officers not only have a serious fiduciary duty to themselves as individuals, but they also have a responsibility to their employer to ensure that every step of every financial process is in order and above board... Read |
| Technology |
 | WAYNE TOMS Modernising customer communication is key to improving customer experience... Read |
 | YESH SURJOODEEN With its burgeoning technology landscape, Africa stands poised at a confluence of innovation and partnership characterised by rapid digital transformation and a desire for sustainable growth - setting the stage for a vibrant channel ecosystem... Read |
 | NEIL COETZEE Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience. Central to this is the cloud that brings with it the combination of advanced technologies, edge solutions, and the ability to integrate within the existing retail ecosystem... Read |
| Training |
 | WYNAND ESPACH In the dynamic world of agriculture, where technological advancements and environmental concerns are reshaping the landscape, the need for a skilled and adaptable workforce has never been greater... Read |
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 | The annual AWIEF Awards is an initiative to recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industries... Read |
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 | At 0733 GMT, the rand traded at 18.8250 against the dollar, nearly 0.3% stronger than its previous close... Read |
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