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| Banking & Finance |
 | PRIVESAN NAIDOO South Africans increasingly embrace cashless payments, with card, contactless, and digital transactions surging. Debit cards dominate, but credit usage rises seasonally... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | FAYAZ MOHAMED Fayaz Mohamed, partner at BDO South Africa, writes that this evolution of shopping malls is fuelled by a combination of innovation, consumer demand, and a heightened focus on sustainability... Read |
 | The gap over the last five years between base rental growth rates at South African shopping centres and CPI is closing, according to the Clur Shopping Centre Index for the third quarter of 2024... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | Barbie and Jenna Clifford have launched a bespoke jewellery range which will serve as a testament to their resilience, innovation and shared goal of inspiring all generations... Read |
 | PepsiCo South Africa has expanded its Isando factory with a new potato chip production line with R746m investment... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY LULA After years of interest rate hikes starting in 2021, we can finally all take a small breath. Things are starting to look up... Read |
 | JADE TURNER, NORMAN MAFURATIDZE The automotive industry must convince consumers that buying a car online can be just as safe and reliable as visiting a dealership... Read |
 | Network International launches Payfast 2024 State of Pay report... Read |
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 | Digital Retail Africa 2025 will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to stay competitive and future-proof their operations in this dynamic environment... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY JOCKEY SOUTH AFRICA Thoughtfully designed to offer premium support and all-day comfort, this innovation redefines what it means to have a bra that fits perfectly every time... Read |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES As the days get longer and temperatures rise, it’s time to refresh your bedding for the warmer months. Summer bedding should be light, breathable, and designed to keep you cool while ensuring a luxurious feel... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BATA Each year, global footwear company Bata brings together its diverse employees, scattered across the globe, with a shared goal: to make a positive impact in the world as the company marks Founders Day on 21 September... Read |
 | Levi Strauss & Co is celebrating 30 years since entering the South African market... Read |
 | RVCA, the Californian brand, recently opened a concept store at Umhlanga’s Gateway Theatre of Shopping... Read |
 | The 2024 winners of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards have been revealed... Read |
 | adidas Originals and Avavav link up for the launch of their inaugural collaborative collection... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Big Comedy, brought to you by Big Concerts powered by the number one cider in the world, is pleased to announce the next Big Comedy Show with none other than the punchline master from Down Under, Jim Jefferies, this November... Read |
 | Hinds Spices has unveiled its new 200ml bottle value pack with innovative packaging designed to lock in freshness while in storage... Read |
 | Woodlands Dairy has launched a new range of First Choice Double Cream Dairy Snacks, that includes Apple Crumble, Chocolate Cheesecake, Tiramisu flavours... Read |
 | Van Loveren, a South African family-owned winery, has acquired Survivor Wines and is near-finalisation of its purchase of the Overhex cellar... Read |
 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES In a significant step toward sustainable urban transformation, Heineken and the Greenpop Foundation are thrilled to announce the launch of a new green zone at Sisonke City Farm in Durban... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | McDonald’s South Africa has expanded its Mobile Order and Pay (MOP) feature, offering customers more convenience and flexibility when ordering their meals... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Nine Mossel Bay schoolchildren hospitalised after consuming pesticide-contaminated chips highlight South Africa's food-poisoning crisis, affecting close to 900 children nationwide... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | Once spaza shops have a valid trading permit, they can apply for funding from government institutions... Read |
 | The government stressed that only businesses that meet the legal requirements will be permitted to operate businesses in the country... Read |
| Packaging |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY Both globally and locally, the bottled water market has seen significant innovation in packaging designs, driven by consumer preferences for convenience, sustainability, and enhanced functionality... Read |
| Research |
 | The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards Coolest Brand Overall is BMW followed by Nike and Adidas... Read |
 | The annual State of the Luxury Market in Africa report by Luxity has revealed that the continent’s appetite for high-end goods, particularly in South Africa, remains undiminished... Read |
 | New Infobip research reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | Checkers has revealed why it branded a Lift aeroplane with “Sixty60” on its sides and “Checkers” on its belly... Read |
 | Coca-Cola’s Holidays Are Coming advert created using AI sparks the wrong reaction... Read |
 | Smirnoff has unveiled its latest bold campaign, Go OFF, featuring Troye Sivan as its newly appointed Chief Vibes OFFicer (CVO)... Read |
 | Fusing denim culture and music, Relay Jeans has launched the Sound of Denim campaign in collaboration with acclaimed music producer ThoziMusic... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | KARABO LEDWABA Adreach and Proudly South African have joined forces in a strategic partnership to help small businesses access affordable advertising and grow their visibility... Read |
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| Sales |
 | New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note... Read |
 | South African shoppers may want to dial down their Black Friday expectations this year... Read |
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 | Global investors are assessing geographical exposures post-2024 US elections, with optimism for African markets, offering low valuations, growth, and diversification opportunities... Read |
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