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 | Pick n Pay has launched its first zero-waste supermarket pilot in Cape Town, reinforcing its commitment to reducing food waste... read |
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 | | Pick n Pay asap! has relaunched its on-demand delivery app and is offering unlimited free delivery for its customers in October...read |
|  | BRENDAN SEERY As it is with insurance, being a bank account holder is a grudge purchase for many...and it is surprising the disdain with which many banks treat their customers (their revenue source)...read |
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 | KERRY ELLIOTT "Kenya's grocery retail sector is among the most sophisticated on the continent," says Kerry Elliott, retail industry expert at Trade Intelligence... Read |
 | In the world of retail, the customer experience is everything. Product owners must not only create products that meet customer needs but also ensure that the overall shopping experience is enjoyable and convenient... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Postbank reported a R2bn loss for 2022/2023, attributing it to social grant costs. Social grant disruptions persist in KwaZulu-Natal and Mthatha... Read |
 | JOEL BRONKOWSKI With South Africa's online retail space now worth more than R50bn and growing continuously, the sector is only going to become more competitive. That's true for online retailers of all sizes too... Read |
 | Yoco has empowered 50,000+ merchants with over R2bn in cash advances. Evolving into a financial ecosystem, Yoco Capital supports growth, simplifying funding for businesses, especially during challenges like load shedding... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | ISSUED BY CATCHWORDS Dipula Income Fund (JSE: DIB) is strategically refreshing a number of its retail assets to provide modern, accessible appealing shopping experiences for both retailers and customers... Read |
 | The much-anticipated Tshakhuma Mall has opened its doors to provide convenient retail to the community of Tshakhuma and surrounds... Read |
| CRM |
 | In the dynamic world of retail, understanding the evolving nature of the consumer journey is paramount. With increasing technological advancements and rising customer expectations, retailers need to be agile and responsive... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY KLA The e-commerce industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as a significant player in the retail market. Nevertheless, a substantial portion of the South African population remains cautious about fully embracing the digital marketplace... Read |
 | WPP and Shopify have formed a strategic, global partnership to bring the full value of Shopify's platform to enterprise clients... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Global efforts to make cotton production more sustainable require innovative technologies, targeted investments and better governance through a systems approach that breaks down silos... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | The South African Plastic Recycling Organisation (Sapro) recently hosted its 9th biennial Best Recycled Plastic Product Awards ceremony... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | The All-fashion Sourcing is a business-oriented marketplace for the clothing and textile industry and combines African creativity, and design and manufacturing concepts... Read |
 | Sook, the pop-up retail provider, has officially opened a unit in Waterfall City. Opening at the start of October... Read |
 | It was a drive to explore international trade that saw entrepreneurial sisters, Michelle and Mo Mokone, grabbing an opportunity to venture into the United States of America market. Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY BURGER KING Burger King South Africa is spicing up its menu by introducing the Black Mamba Peri-Peri sauce... Read |
 | ISSUED BY ACTORVATE Whiskas Dry Food is back with a fresh new look, tasty improvements and is more sustainable than before - while iconic cat-bassador, Tommie, stays front and centre for the brand... Read |
 | KIMBERLY MUTANDIRO The company is in the Labour Court on Thursday afternoon to get an urgent interdict against the strikers... Read |
 | Earlier this year, Massmart opened an experimental clearance outlet called 'The Last Chance Store' in response to customer research that highlighted exceptionally high consumer demand for quality hard goods at basement bargain prices... Read |
 | Grocery retailer Spar Group is exploring potentially importing eggs from several southern African countries as South Africa's worst outbreak of avian flu hits egg supplies... Read |
 | Energade, South Africa's homegrown ready-to-drink sports beverage celebrates its 30th anniversary this year... Read |
 | The FAO Food Price Index is currently 10.7% below its value a year ago and 24.0% below its all-time high reached in March 2022... Read |
| Franchising |
 | The Franchise Association of South Africa's eighth independent survey is a valuable tool for the sector to measure its performance, acknowledge its strengths and plans for the future... Read |
 | Chevron and Astron Energy's update about the rebranding of the Caltex retail service stations in SA and Botswana... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Mentholatum SA, a health and wellness company and providers of non-prescription pharmaceutical, healthcare and cosmetic products to consumers, has announced the launch of two new products in its Oxy skincare range... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the newly launched Border Management Authority (BMA) will provide a sustainable solution to the structural challenges of border security, control and coordination... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY SAFRIPOL Safripol's first commercial recycled polymer product under its PET range is already proving to be a game-changer across the entire plastic waste recycling value chain... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY Rising environmental awareness and calls for heightened sustainable efforts from corporations have come to the fore in the bottled water industry, both globally and locally... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | NADIA MOORE No matter your marketing objectives, newsletters offer a valuable method for acquiring and retaining customers, as well as transforming current subscribers into customers... Read |
 | Adidas Originals pays homage to those who have continued to transport its iconic signifier, the Trefoil, to the forefront of culture... Read |
 | Food Lover's Market has joined hands with Cansa in a national campaign that appeals to shoppers to check their breasts as often as they check out their fruit and vegetables... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS Courier company delivers thousands of packages daily through geocoding precision... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY ECENTRIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS A Tier One Retailer in South Africa focused on fashion-leading clothing, footwear, cosmetics, and accessories, has adopted a proactive approach to fraud prevention across its retail network in the country... Read |
 | South African grocery retailers Woolworths and Pick n Pay are limiting the amount of eggs shoppers can buy as the country's worst outbreak of avian flu hits table egg supplies and threatens the supply of chicken meat. Read |
| Shopfitting & Merchandising |
 | Toys R Us and Babies R Us come together with the launch of a brand-new concept store in line with global interior trends in Rosebank Mall store in Johannesburg... Read |
| Technology |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Calvin Collett, founder and CEO of Melon Mobile talks candidly about the innovations Melon Mobile is bringing to market... Read |
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 | THAVIN AUDIT Global banks' pursuit of international projects opens opportunities for Mauritius-based banks. Thavin Audit, from Bank One, underscores their pivotal role in structuring transactions and channeling funds for impactful African projects... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Israel's sweeping Gaza siege triggers financial market concerns; dollar firms amid Middle East conflict. Brent crude surges 2.7% to $86.86... Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Over the weekend, the Palestinian/Israeli crisis led to a stronger dollar as investors sought safety. US bonds rose, and the rand fluctuated amid geopolitical uncertainties... Read |
 | Savca warmly welcomed five new board members during its 3 October, 2023, annual general meeting. They've officially commenced their roles, bringing diverse expertise... Read |
 | Sassa in Mpumalanga assures smooth October payments after previous glitches... Read |
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery "What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well." Tommy Douglas "Courage, my friends; 'tis not too late to build a better world." Norman Vincent Peale "It's always too early to quit." Robert H. Schuller "I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed." Ralph Waldo Emerson "Always do what you are afraid to do." |
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