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 | | Pick n Pay has published its financial results for the 26 weeks to 27 August 2023; showing disappointing results in some areas, but growth in other key areas...read |
|  | | South African-based sellers can now register on Amazon.co.za ahead of the store launch...read |
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 | Mompati Mall is set to transform Vryburg in the North West province with its brand-new shopping experience that will launch to the public on 26 October 2023... Read |
 | Today's consumer has evolved remarkably in comparison to a mere decade ago. Chief among the reasons for this change is the range of choices consumers are now given around which brand, business or service to purchase from... Read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | ISSUED BY SNAPSCAN While business costs are rising sharply, local fintech SnapScan is throwing small business owners a lifeline with their Snappy 2.5% offer... Read |
 | Visa's Stay Secure study reveals overconfidence puts consumers in CEMEA at fraud risk. Despite claiming savvy behavior, many disregard warning signs, emphasising the need for awareness and caution... Read |
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| Commercial Property |
 | MARC EDELBERG The future of shopping centres is being re-evaluated to meet the changing needs of consumers. The current focus is on integrating technology, creating experiential spaces, and offering unique services to entice consumers... Read |
 | Ballito Junction refurbishment creates mixed use precinct with flexible workspaces... Read |
 | Hyprop acquires Table Bay Mall for R1,625bn, citing growth potential in Western Cape's expanding area driven by residential development... Read |
| CRM |
 | RYAN FALKENBERG Urgent customer conversations are critical in most businesses. You might, for instance, need to cancel your card immediately after a theft. Or you may have missed a payment that the business needs to remind you about... Read |
 | In its 17th Year, Accenture Song's bellwether report identifies five global macro trends that guide businesses... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | NikNaks is encouraging youth to share their creativity in the second edition of its #OwnYourNak competition... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY PREBO DIGITAL Want to sell on Amazon South Africa? Think through the answers to these key questions to get started... Read |
 | WILLEM BECKMANN, ISSUED BY EVERLYTIC Everlytic analysed the data on millions of e-commerce emails sent from its platform between 2021 and 2022 to identify valuable insights that South African marketers can use to optimise their email campaigns for Black Friday... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Dive into the pressing issue of global gender economic disparities as we explore insights from the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2023... Read |
 | TOBY SHAPSHAK Having confirmed the worst-kept secret, the e-commerce giant will begin local operations, but only next year... Read |
 | DHL eCommerce has surveyed 11,500 shoppers from 13 countries to gain a unique insight into their e-commerce purchasing patterns... Read |
 | Uber Eats hosted its inaugural Merchant Awards in South Africa, celebrating outstanding restaurants and other non-food merchants on the platform... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | By 2025, nearly half of South Africa's population will be food insecure, with 48.96% of the population potentially not having enough to eat... Read |
 | 'Hidden hunger' is a term used to describe human deficiencies of key micronutrients. It's a real, invisible crisis and the impact starts early with children consuming energy-dense, but nutrient-poor diets. This impacts both physical and cognitive development... Read |
 | Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has launched a R12m mega project, which will supply the entire town of Graaff-Reinet with potable water... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 The latest technological developments and offerings in sustainable recycling and bio-degradable packaging solutions will be on show at this year's Propak Cape exhibition, taking place in Cape Town in October... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | German textile group Falke has appointed Michael de Koker to manage its South African operations... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TEKKIE TOWN Five Proudly South African brands join hands with prominent rugby union ahead of premier club competition... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TEKKIE TOWN Tekkie Town is excited to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Airwalk collection in 200 selected stores and online... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DISTELL Esprit, the drink best known for the freshest flavour combos, is excited to continue working with Fezile Fashion Skills Academy and share their latest fashion pieces with you... Read |
 | Local rugby player for the DHL Stormers, Hacjivah Dayimani, alongside business partners have released the locally produced luxury sneaker line named Hibacci... Read |
 | The Foschini Group has launched the first collection from its innovative Sustainable Design Incubator programme aimed at fostering sustainable fashion practices and supporting young emerging designers... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY DISTELL In a world where women are constantly told how to behave, how to sit and stand, and even how to post on Instagram, we want to remind them that they have isibindi (courage)... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OLC THROUGH THE LINE COMMUNICATIONS Blue Ribbon, South Africa's bakery treasure since 1882, proudly celebrates the crowning moment of its #50DaysOfSharing campaign, awarding a R1m prize to one delighted winner... Read |
 | TANNUR ANDERS AND NQOBILE DLUDLA Tiger Brands South Africa announced that a new CEO would take over from the start of next month to tackle the "challenges currently facing the company"... Read |
 | Massmart's Game and Makro will reportedly become the first retailers in South Africa to stock and sell the popular Feastables Chocolate Bars - created by Youtuber, "MrBeast"... Read |
 | Just in time for Summer, Dairymaid has introduced a new flavour to its Country Fresh brand: Lemon Cream... Read |
 | Sir Fruit's latest brand, Luckybird is calling on South African entrepreneurs to share their quick hack idea and stand a chance of winning R150,000 in funding... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 The local food and beverage sector is the most significant component of South Africa's manufacturing industry, involving agriculture and agro-processing. The local sector is experiencing increasing demand, especially in the consumption of beverages... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Unilever and Cavi Brands have partnered to transform South Africa's skincare industry. The joint venture, known as Dermalogica SA... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 This year's Propak Cape Exhibition, taking place in Cape Town in October, is the perfect event to showcase the key trends driving growth in the South African packaging industry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 Plastics are a valuable part of the packaging materials mix which offers functionality that is difficult to replicate with other packaging materials... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 The global packaging printing market is benefiting from the growing demand for attractive packaging. High quality packaging printing increases the aesthetic appeal of a product, producing a better finished product and improving brand awareness and product differentiation in the market... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE An ambitious sustainable packaging strategy, World Without Waste, was launched in 2018 by The Coca-Cola Company and aims to create systemic change by focusing on the circular economy for packaging... Read |
 | CARA ANDERSON The South African retail landscape has witnessed profound changes in the past few years, with one of the most significant being the growing prominence of private-label brands... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | Vodacom has to pay an administrative fine of R1m after the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) finding on the company's conduct on fixed-term contracts... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY GFK - AN NIQ COMPANY With South African consumers holding back on big purchases throughout 2023 in anticipation of sales and promotions, the Black Friday period offers technical goods retailers and manufacturers a golden opportunity to capture revenue growth following a difficult year... Read |
 | SA's over 55s group is gaining significance, but brands are no longer interested in them says UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing's Forerunners Report... Read |
 | A new forecast by Warc puts global retail media ad investment at $141.7bn for 2024... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY THE ICONIC GROUP OR Tambo International Airport hosts over 21 million travellers each year. In a strategic move to promote the SPAR2U app and Rewards campaign, Spar South Africa partnered with Motion Icon South Africa to create a complete brand takeover at one of the busiest transit spaces in Africa... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Natalie Celani celebrates 20-years of success as a marketer in the alcohol industry... Read |
 | Disney's biggest festival retail campaign in South Africa, May Your Wishes Come True features livery on Lift aircraft... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | The sustainable move is in collaboration with Aeversa and lease vehicle supplier Avis, according to the online retailer... Read |
 | South African fuel consumption driven by transportation and load-shedding power generation highlights the allure of petrol station investments... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY PARETO LIMITED A momentous milestone in South African history is celebrated as Sandton City Shopping Mall marks its 50th anniversary... Read |
 | NIMMITA MAHARAJ Nimmita Maharaj, diversity and transformation director, Anglophone Africa, Schneider Electric, gives 9 steps on how your organisations can embrace diversity... Read |
| Technology |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Marcus Zackey of Infobip unpacks how businesses can leverage mobile commerce to reshape their strategies and connect with consumers on a deeper level... Read |
 | Under Armour has introduced a mobile application designed to cater to fitness enthusiasts, fashion-forward individuals, and deal seekers alike... Read |
| Training |
 | The nation's talented young chefs and bakers battled it out at the RCL Foods Young Chef & Baker Challenge 2023 and the winners have been announced... Read |
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 | PwC's 2023 report on Tax Transparency and Sustainability Reporting, covering 269 companies in various countries, highlights increased willingness for public reporting on tax approaches. Read |
 | Sars introduces monthly tax-certificate reporting for personal income tax modernisation, reducing compliance issues and enabling real-time tax visibility. Implementation begins in 2025/6... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has been recommended as South Africa's new Public Protector, as officially confirmed by the National Assembly on Thursday... Read |
 | Strategic location, increased investment, and good governance fuel Cape Town's unprecedented commercial-property boom... Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Rand resilient amid geopolitical turmoil and strong US data... Read |
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 | SA readies for interest-rate hike amid challenges... Read |
 | Kendra Gaither is appointed president of the US-Africa Business Center by the US Chamber of Commerce, aiming to strengthen economic ties between the US and Africa... Read |
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