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 | NICK PAUL The Corporate Retail Comparative Report from Trade Intelligence paints a picture of a sector under pressure – but continuing to innovate and invest, as the major retailers compete ever more fiercely for market share...read |
|  | | The board of Pick n Pay has unanimously approved a capital raise to stabilise the Group’s balance sheet, strengthen liquidity, unlock shareholder value and set a platform for long-term sustainable growth...read |
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 | Retail trading in December 2023 far exceeded that for November, suggesting a loss of momentum for Black Friday deals and the re-establishment of December as the prime festive season month... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY REACT CUSTOMER RESEARCH React Insights and The CX Group have joined forces in a collaborative partnership to create memorable customer experiences that make people talk... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY RT7 DIGITAL The biggest name in international e-commerce, Amazon, after years of speculation, has finally confirmed that it will launch in South Africa in 2024 effectively throwing a massive boulder into the calm waters of the local market... Read |
 | Zando has announced a partnership with Mobicred to enhance the online shopping experience by introducing a seamless digital credit checkout option for customers... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY SPECIALISED EXHIBITIONS In just three weeks, thousands of decision-makers from the hospitality and food and beverage industry will converge at the Sandton Convention Centre for the highly anticipated expo they've awaited for two years... Read |
 | The Cannabis Expo is set to return to Cape Town in March 2024, making its debut at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)... Read |
 | What is set to become South Africa’s biggest culinary extravaganza, the Mzansi Food & Drink Show takes place at the Kyalami Convention Centre from 15-17 June 2024... Read |
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 | H&M South Africa marks the one-year anniversary of its collaboration with fashion e-commerce retailer, Superbalist... Read |
 | Reebok has launched its ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection, and is now available in South Africa from today, 26 February 2024... Read |
 | Puma has announced a partnership with F1 Academy to foster excellence in women's motorsport racing... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES Trading in South Africa’s informal markets brings real risks to merchants and their suppliers... Read |
 | IAIN EVANS Greetings, fellow champions of the bean! Gather 'round and listen closely as I spill the beans on why good coffee isn't just a beverage, but a lifeline in the tumultuous seas of business... Read |
 | The Macallan has unveiled a new limited-edition whisky inspired by the natural beauty of the River Spey in Scotland... Read |
 | During his 2024 Budget Speech, Minister of Finance, Enoch Gondwana announced an excise increase of 7.17% on wine, 7.17% on sparkling wine and 6.67% on brandy... Read |
 | Eleven brands in the Tiger Brands portfolio received top places across 19 categories in the recent Ask Afrika Icon Brands 2024 survey... Read |
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 | Despite challenging economic conditions, the South African restaurant industry is displaying resilience... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY OLC THROUGH THE LINE COMMUNICATIONS The much-admired South African actress and TV presenter Jessica Nkosi has partnered with the Bayer South Africa Consumer Health division as an ambassador for Bepanthen Derma line of products... Read |
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 | The Zimele Traders Fund by the Ithala Development Finance Corporation was announced by Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC, Siboniso Duma... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Coleus Packaging is on track to benefit from its deal with Greek company Astir Vitogiannis through the investment in a new PMC 500 crown manufacturing machine... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU In a landscape of rapid change and evolving consumer habits, the MENA region stands at the forefront of retail transformation... Read |
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 | BERNHARDT VAN DER MERWE Bernhardt van der Merwe, head of category management at DataOrbis, takes a look at the balance between offering a wide range of products to cater to diverse customer needs and the challenge of avoiding the pitfalls of over-choice for retailers... Read |
 | Walmart and Vizio officially announced they will be entering into an agreement for Walmart to acquire Vizio for approximately $2.3bn... Read |
 | Waterfall City Management Company wins Best International Mixed-use Architecture & Best Developer Website awards at International Property Awards 2023-2024... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ECENTRIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS As a retailer grows, so too does its payment reconciliation requirements. What may have been simpler before is a massive task today, with many middle-market retailers needing between two and three weeks to get a view of where they were at the end of the previous month... Read |
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 | SAIGA CEO analyses 2024 Budget Speech, highlights challenges: weak economy, debt burden, slow implementation... Read |
 | Property market welcomes unchanged taxes but worries about economic growth and inflation impact on household budgets... Read |
 | 2024 Budget prioritises foreign exchange reforms to boost investment, trade, and tax collection, enhancing financial system credibility and efficiency... Read |
 | ANDREW GOLDING Andrew Golding regrets the lack of extension for solar incentives, but overall, the National Budget is pragmatic, he says... Read |
 | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced the launch of the inaugural Cultural and Creative Industry Awards... Read |
 | RAYMOND PARSONS Finance Minister Godongwana's Budget Speech addresses South Africa's economic challenges, focusing on fiscal consolidation, debt management, and stimulating growth... Read |
 | South Africa's stagnant economy faces rising debt and potential political change. Finance Minister taps reserve funds to manage expenses... Read |
 | The programme is open to South African citizens from underprivileged backgrounds who have demonstrated academic excellence... Read |
 | In response to concerns over the docking of the livestock carrier, Al Kuwait, at the Port of Cape Town, Transnet National Ports Authority took action to do a comprehensive assessment, considering animal welfare and safety... Read |
 | The Quarterly Labour Force Survey results for the fourth quarter of 2023 by Stats SA indicate that the number of employed persons decreased by 22,000 to 16.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 when compared to the third quarter... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africans face potential R1,500/month payroll tax for NHI funding. Alternatives include VAT, income tax hikes. Financial strain persists... Read |
 | AMADOU DIALLO Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa (MEA) discusses the key trends and priorities expected to drive growth across Africa and solidify its status as an attractive centre for global logistics and supply chain operations... Read |
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