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|  | | Spaza shop owners and food-handling facilities have until the end of the week to register their businesses for a traders' permit...read |
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| Banking & Finance |
 | REGAN ADAMS The retail credit market acts as a barometer of broader economic health, reflecting consumer confidence, spending power, and financial stability... Read |
 | CLINTON LEASK November's spending patterns offer a promising glimpse into December’s potential, forecasting a total retail sales increase to approximately R136bn, marking a 17.3% rise compared to 2023 says Clinton Leask is head: product at Pay@... Read |
 | Merchants in South Africa’s cash-driven township and rural economy remain underserved by the mainstream financial services sector, creating the opportunity for fintech companies to address their pain points... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Lightstone reports 4.3 million vehicle stops across 1,850 monitored malls on Black Friday 2024, up by 2.5% from 2023. Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | MARK WILSON Today’s manufacturing leaders are navigating uncharted waters. Consumer demands for personalised products, and a global emphasis on sustainability create a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | LONDIWE HADEBE, ISSUED BY BET SOFTWARE “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way”, there’s something about this song that triggers most of us into Christmas shopping mode... Read |
 | MANDISA GULIWE In South Africa's fast-evolving business landscape, e-commerce has become more than just an option — it's a vital strategy for survival and growth... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Takealot has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas and fend off increased competition from global rivals... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | ISSUED BY MPACT As we wrap up another year, Mpact Plastics is proud to reflect on the strides it has made in designing innovative plastic packaging solutions that align with the principles of a circular economy... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY VOLPES As we celebrate the opening of our newest stores, we are also proud to reflect on the growing presence of Volpes across the country... Read |
 | Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has just opened a lifestyle outlet, named The Potting Shed Gift... Read |
| FMCG |
 | PAUL MAKUBE Meat inflation drops to -0.1% in November 2024, providing relief for South African consumers as they prepare for festive braais. Prices remain lower than in previous years despite seasonal increases... Read |
 | Makro and Game have revealed this year’s top 10 toys – as rated by South African kids... Read |
 | BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideways; however, rising optimism levels remain… Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY THE BODY SHOP The Body Shop is rooted in its commitment to South Africa, and the first locally-designed and locally-produced Advent Calendar - The Gift of Giving Good, is testament to this... Read |
| Health & Safety |
 | Adcock Ingram Limited has initiated a recall of Panado paediatric syrup in South Africa due to precipitation in the syrup’s active ingredient, paracetamol... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | This follows a directive issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa that all spaza shops and food-handling facilities must be registered... Read |
| In-store Media |
 | Toy company Zuru is reshaping the South African toy retail landscape with its innovative in-store branding across major outlets such as Checkers, Toys R Us, and Toy Kingdom... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | The results of the global PwC 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers’ shift towards eco-friendly products and services... Read |
| Retailers |
 | MARK THOMSON As we head into the silly season and a frenzy of shopping, Mark Thomson, director of retail industry solutions at Zebra Technologies, shares what retailers should prioritise... Read |
 | Diesel has reopened its new store at Eastgate Shopping Centre, Johannesburg... Read |
 | Woolworths is expanding its premium liquor offering, to six new WCellar store locations across South Africa... Read |
 | This follows a proposed acquisition of the auto parts retailers by Metair in October... Read |
| Sales |
 | PayJustNowhas reported record-breaking performance over Black Friday (29 November). With a 115% increase in transaction value compared to 2023... Read |
 | Research commissioned by Capital Connect indicates that Black Friday and festive season retail spending could increase 6.5% in nominal terms compared to 2023... Read |
| Security |
 | With the festive season upon us, retailers face a heightened risk of theft, vandalism, and fraud.... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY SAMSUNG Samsung Electronics South Africa is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new Samsung e-Store App, designed to enhance the way customers shop for their favourite Samsung products... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS John Roese, global CTO and chief AI officer at Dell Technologies, shares his insights for enterprises to better chart AI’s path in 2025… Read |
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 | JENNIFER BARKHUIZEN With the festive season fast approaching, South African businesses are gearing up for the increased demand by hiring temporary staff. However, rushing this process could expose businesses to unnecessary risks... Read |
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 | Since 1894, The Bata Group remains one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. Bata South Africa represents one of 70 countries worldwide with a Bata presence. |
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Henri Frederic Amiel "There is no respect for others without humility in one's self." Carl Jung "Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." Heraclitus "There is nothing permanent except change." Eleanor Roosevelt "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Willa Cather "There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm." |
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