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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH The MRF's Maps shows South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, which has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases...read |
|  | | Following the announcement that Zando will cease operations in South Africa at the end of 2024, TFG-owned Bash has acquired the Zando domain, which started redirecting customers to the Bash website...read |
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 | ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM Bizcommunity Recruitment platforms, used by hundreds of recruiting companies and specialist recruiters to find candidates from graduate and entry level to senior and executives... Read |
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 | Woolworths has launched its own investigation into a counterfeit operation involving canned pilchards... Read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA A bold skater apparel brand from Cape Town has the city buzzing, and it's all thanks to a genius marketing stunt that’s got everyone talking... Read |
 | The winners of the second Annual Shopper Marketing Awards by Shop! South Africa, which represents SA’s shopper and retail environment industry, have been named... Read |
 | With many South Africans prioritising affordability amid rising living costs, understanding food labels is essential for minimising waste and promoting sustainable, informed choices... Read |
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| |  | Euromonitor International has revealed its Top Global Consumer Trends 2025, with the annual report highlighting the five key trends that explain the evolving behaviour of consumers... Read |  | As the festive season approaches, alcohol becomes a more central part of gatherings and celebrations in South Africa, a country with one of the highest alcohol consumption rates globally... Read |  | |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | HARRY SCHERZER South Africans face the highest international money transfer fees globally, mainly due to high Swift fees and hidden bank spreads... Read |
 | South Africa's finance sector faces a shortage of 20,000 chartered accountants. SAB and SAICA’s DynamX programme aims to expand CA pipelines, offering practical training, mentorship, and career opportunities... Read |
 | Digital wallets are revolutionising payments, enhancing customer engagement, and providing new revenue streams for businesses... Read |
 | Absa reports a 25% surge in e-commerce turnover, with fewer high-value transactions driving online growth. Black Friday spending expected strong, with digital wallets peaking... Read |
 | For a limited period, customers will earn crypto rewards when they pay using Luno Pay at any Pick n Pay store across South Africa... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | The City of Cape Town will begin public engagement on a mixed-use development proposal in Green Point, aiming to increase affordable housing, retain community amenities, and promote economic growth... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Hennessy has revealed its latest collaboration with acclaimed artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, renowned for his sculptures and hand-blown glass artworks... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | South Africa’s 2024 sugarcane harvest is expected to be 10% lower than average, mainly due to drier conditions in KwaZulu-Natal. SA Canegrowers projects the crop will fall below 17 million tons, compared to the usual 18 million tons since 2020... Read |
 | Shoprite is boosting its efforts to combat child hunger by extending support to 11 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in KwaZulu-Natal... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | Alan Hayward and Garreth van Niekerk will catapult Decorex Africa, a design and decor show, to even greater prominence in 2025... Read |
 | dmg events, in partnership with Kaoun International and supported by Gulfood, is launching the Africa Food Show – a B2B exhibition for the food and beverage sector, taking place from the 10-12 June 2025... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | In celebration of 250 years of shoemaking tradition, Birkenstock has opened the Art & Sole concept store at 44 on Stanley, the heartbeat of Johannesburg’s creative community... Read |
 | Finalists for the 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards has finally been announced.. Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Heineken House is a gateway to connect and social. It is a space where culture thrives, where the freshest talents in music, fashion, and art make their mark, and where your imagination can run wild. Whether you’re jamming the freshest beats or rocking the dopest fits - there’s no better place to be... Read |
 | NELSON BANYA Astral Foods expects interest rate cuts to boost demand in 2025, reporting a strong recovery with headline earnings of R19.20 for the year ending September 30, after a loss last year due to power cuts and bird flu... Read |
 | SEAN TENNENT, ISSUED BY MACMOBILE Welcome to the first article in our series on assessing key role players in your route to market. In this series, you’ll discover top tips on how to measure the performance of everyone in your FMCG supply chain, from distributors to retailers... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | SFUNDO PARAKOZOV South African food producer Premier Group has R1.1bn available for acquisitions, it said on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, after reporting a 32.4% rise in interim profit. Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA), a transformative initiative aimed at empowering small businesses in township and rural areas, chats to us ahead of the 6th Annual Township Economy Summit and Awards... Read |
 | THAMSANQA MBOVANE “These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city.” Read |
| Packaging |
 | NEVO HADAS Global brands recognise developing economies as key growth areas. However, despite the significant presence of these brands, the markets remain notoriously opaque... Read |
 | Bokomo Corn Flakes has unveiled fresh new packaging along with an improved recipe... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Black Friday has become a highlight on the global retail calendar, driving record-breaking sales and offering consumers a chance to score major discounts... Read |
 | Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the findings of its 17th Annual Global Shopper Study... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Johannesburg’s second annual Let’s Do Dinner event, hosted by Stella Artois alongside actors Nomzamo Mbatha and Thapelo Mokoena, has firmly established itself as a marketing masterstroke, blending elegance, culture, and strategic brand storytelling... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Kelso steps into the spotlight with its first standalone store opening in Mthatha Circus Triangle on 27 November 2024... Read |
| Sales |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA South African fashion retailer TFG reported a drop in half-year profit last week as inflation hit consumer spending, but said sales had since turned higher as positive economic signals helped buoy demand... Read |
 | With the upcoming Black Friday, data from Standard Bank and Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) shows record foot traffic and a surge in online purchases... Read |
 | The positive outlook for Black Friday 2024 indicates that the tide is turning for South African retailers after a long period of economic and retail stagnation... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY MACMOBILE The Agile Development framework has taken hold for a number of very good reasons. But at Macmobile we aren’t ones to follow along with the crowd... Read |
 | TOBIE VAN SCHALKWYK The festive shopping season calls for reliable connectivity that can support everything from point-of-sale (POS) systems and customer service to real-time inventory management... Read |
 | JOHAN DU TOIT It seems we just cannot shake the reference to “smart” factories in the modern manufacturing world. Everywhere you turn, there are new systems, equipment and systems being pushed to make the factory smarter... Read |
| Training |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES At a certification ceremony held yesterday in Johannesburg, Heineken Beverages and the Gauteng Liquor Board recognised tavern owners who participated in their Responsible Trader Training Programme... Read |
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 | MEDHA SINGH AND BRIGID RILEY The US dollar reached a 6.5-month high, boosted by “Trump trades” and potential inflationary policies. Investors await US inflation data and Fed outlook... Read |
 | SHANNON FRIEDMAN Modernising Vat reporting systems improves South Africa's fiscus, boosts investment, and supports public services, reducing Vat leakage and enhancing compliance... Read |
 | The rand's recent gains against the dollar benefit consumers and businesses but are vulnerable to fluctuation... Read |
 | GINA CATALANO The rise of remote and hybrid work models has fundamentally altered the traditional workplace, particularly for sales professionals. While this shift offers flexibility and autonomy, it also presents unique challenges... Read |
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