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 | A concept store in Johannesburg's Play Braamfontein precinct is KFC’s latest move to remain at the forefront of innovation and connected with the consumer of today and tomorrow... read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA Coca-Cola in the UK will temporarily remove labels from their Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles in a limited trial that will test the brands marketing strength...read |
|  | DAMON BUSS In October 2023, Amazon confirmed their entry into the South African retail market, with the launch of Amazon.co.za planned for early 2024. But what impact will Amazon have on the local retail market, specifically the listed retailers?read |
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 | Pick n Pay recalls No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter over possible health risks... Read |
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| |  | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Careerbox and CCI do call centre training for international clients and it would seem that AI will take those jobs, but that's not the reality... Read |  | NATASHA PARMANAND While many African e-commerce markets are in their early stages, demographic trends show they are ripe for expansion... Read |  | Global market research company Euromonitor International has released the Top Five Digital Consumer Trends in 2024 report... Read |
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| Design & Manufacturing |
 | South African manufacturing saw a sharp decline in January as the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index plummeted to 43.6 from December's 50.9, indicating a substantial contraction in activity... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | The Shoprite Foundation has invested R1.6m to assist Grade 8 and 9 South African learners on their journey into robotics by providing two fully equipped robotics laboratories at Mountview and Verulam High Schools in KwaZulu-Natal... Read |
 | Crop diversification involves cultivating a variety of crops within a given area to improve productivity and sustainability. The practice is a countermeasure against soil degradation, which is a potentially disastrous side effect of mono-cropping... Read |
 | Toys R Us and Babies R Us customers have successfully raised R403,305 for NPO Reach For A Dream Foundation during the festive season... Read |
 | Astral Foods foresees a profitable turnaround in the half-year to 31 March, attributing it to the easing impact of South Africa's bird flu and power issues... Read |
 | SA Canegrowers has announced that, with the disbursement of transformation funding this month, the sugar industry has met its objective of investing more than R1bn in transformation funding over five years... Read |
| Exhibitions & Events |
 | ISSUED BY RAND SHOW Grab your tickets to the ultimate South African consumer exhibition... Read |
 | The pan-African event is set to take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal from 13-16 May 2024, uniting professionals from around the world in the field of travel... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Moschino has named Adrian Appiolaza as its new creative director, overseeing women’s, men’s and accessories collections at the Aeffe-owned house... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY AFRIGIS Retail company sharpens sales strategy and boosts growth with GIS platform from AfriGIS... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS In a world filled with fleeting gestures, Lindt beckons you to embrace the timeless sweetness of love... Read |
 | Kah Tequila has launched Kah Blanco in the South African market. This new addition marks a milestone for the brand, expanding its portfolio and offering tequila enthusiasts a versatile and authentic experience... Read |
 | As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, Shoprite has partnered with a small local supplier, Pasta & Me, to create a meal that can feed a family of four for R20... Read |
 | The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally traded food commodities, averaged 118 points in January, down 1% from December and 10.4% from its corresponding value a year ago... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | The African Hospitality Confidence Index 2024 shares top insights into the trends shaping the continent’s hospitality sector... Read |
 | The South African wine and brandy sector remains a fundamental pillar in the country's economic framework, demonstrating significant impacts on Gross Domestic Product, employment, tourism, and overall economic resilience...
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| Franchising |
 | Two recent court cases involving well-known franchise brands Romans Pizza and Cash Crusaders have put the spotlight on difficulties that can arise in the business and legal relationships that exist between franchisor and franchisee... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY RED BRICK COMMUNICATIONS Another vegan! Millions of people around South Africa will be rolling their eyes as The Body Shop announces that it has become the world’s first global beauty brand to achieve 100% vegan product formulations... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | There are various factors that influence contract negotiations, depending on the nature of a transaction. This article explores the effects of unequal bargaining power in contract negotiations and highlights important factors to consider when concluding contracts... Read |
 | The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its report into the July 2021 unrest that unfolded in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), during which some 350 people lost their lives... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY KLA Veganism and vegetarianism are impacting dietary preferences in South Africa, driven by a surge in environmental and health-conscious decisions... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | Featuring a new logo, defined by the distinctive exo emblem, the Exness rebranding speaks to a sleeker, more modern design... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Ivan Saltzman, Dis-Chem founder, sold R1.43bn shares to Coronation, reducing Ivlyn's stake from 35.12% to 29.31%. Saul Saltzman also divested shares. Coronation now holds 29.83%... Read |
 | South African retailers are turning to interest-free alternative credit options as consumers seek safer and more cost-efficient ways to fund key purchases... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite reported on Tuesday, 30 January 2024, a nearly 14% jump in its half-year sales, supported by a record Black Friday and festive season as cash-strapped shoppers and upmarket consumers went after food deals... Read |
 | Salesforce has announced the winners of its annual Salesforce Customer Appreciation Awards 2024 across eight categories... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | Sustainability plans may have shifted in a post-pandemic era, but the shape, size, and makeup of supply chains in a bid to build resilience in a firm, can determine how companies become sustainable or not... Read |
 | To demonstrate its dedication to tackling youth unemployment in South Africa and addressing the skills gap in the supply chain sector, Sapics will host the Young Professional & Student Conference on 22 February 2024... Read |
 | How enterprise resource planning solutions are stacking stock level odds in favour of South African businesses in a challenging and changing economic environment... Read |
| Technology |
 | PETER LUDI While the environment for South African consumers will likely improve gradually throughout the second half of 2024, this reality means retailers will need to stay ahead of competition to compete for valuable customer spend... Read |
 | Amazon's proposed acquisition of iRobot has no path to regulatory approval in the European Union, preventing Amazon and iRobot from moving forward together - a loss for consumers, competition, and innovation... Read |
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 | DUNCAN MIRIRI Bayer will outsource pharmaceutical distribution in Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Ghana to a third party, minimising job impact. Crop science division remains unaffected. Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE South African music sensation Tyla has won a Grammy for her hit song Water in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards... Read |
 | Maimane of Build One SA aims to create 2 million jobs in five years, unveiling a jobs-focused manifesto... Read |
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