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Jumbo Mall: A community focal point reshaping everyday retail in eMalahleni

Retailers

Jumbo Mall: A community focal point reshaping everyday retail in eMalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 2 days

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa grant beneficiaries urged to switch to Black Cards before end August

2 days

How marketers can drive awareness of the economic power of buying local

Marketing

How marketers can drive awareness of the economic power of buying local

Lloyd Lekgau, Issued by Matte BLK 27 May 2026

Emotional connection and nostalgia drives surge in ‘kidult’ toy spending

Retailers

Emotional connection and nostalgia drives surge in ‘kidult’ toy spending

27 May 2026

Why more South African businesses are turning to flexible storage solutions

Transport

Why more South African businesses are turning to flexible storage solutions

Issued by Inospace 26 May 2026

Cinema meets retail in new Nu Metro x Edgars Club partnership deal

CRM

Cinema meets retail in new Nu Metro x Edgars Club partnership deal

26 May 2026

Exclusive: Consumers embrace digital ecosystems cautiously, prioritising trust over convenience

CRM

Exclusive: Consumers embrace digital ecosystems cautiously, prioritising trust over convenience

Tshepo Moila 26 May 2026

Commerce decides who wins. Full stop.

Marketing

Commerce decides who wins. Full stop.

Ansa Leighton-Buys, Issued by Dentsu 26 May 2026

Retailers risk invisibility as AI shopping agents pick winners

Technology

Retailers risk invisibility as AI shopping agents pick winners

Adheesh Ori & Rajesh Duvooru 25 May 2026

NIQ research reveals new rules of commerce: AI is beginning to decide what consumers buy

Research

NIQ research reveals new rules of commerce: AI is beginning to decide what consumers buy

Issued by NielsenIQ 22 May 2026

First Choice High Protein launches new variants

FMCG

First Choice High Protein launches new variants

22 May 2026

Footgear, Barefoot No More initiative helps fund 10,000 school shoes

ESG

Footgear, Barefoot No More initiative helps fund 10,000 school shoes

22 May 2026

Source: Pexels.

Residential Property

Deeds intelligence reveals South Africa’s shifting wealth patterns

21 May 2026

Retailers pivot to AI loyalty agents as 2026 trends emerge

Trends

Retailers pivot to AI loyalty agents as 2026 trends emerge

21 May 2026

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

FMCG

Heinz brings back the iconic glass bottle for limited time

21 May 2026

Experiential-led retail is reviving South Africa's shopping malls

Commercial Property

Experiential-led retail is reviving South Africa's shopping malls

21 May 2026

Growth is no longer won in channels

Marketing

Growth is no longer won in channels

Issued by Dentsu 21 May 2026

Fastway keeps clients at the centre of pricing decisions as fuel costs surge

Road Freight & Fleet Management

Fastway keeps clients at the centre of pricing decisions as fuel costs surge

Issued by Fastway Couriers 19 May 2026

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

Artificial Intelligence

The human paradox: The faster AI advances, the more human connection matters

Charne Munien, Issued by Rogerwilco 19 May 2026

Nestlé KitKat brings fans closer to Formula 1 in new partnership

Retail Marketing

Nestlé KitKat brings fans closer to Formula 1 in new partnership

19 May 2026

Publicis is set to acquire LiveRamp. Source: Publicis.

Advertising

Publicis Groupe to buy LiveRamp for $2.2bn

19 May 2026

Capitec Connect rolls out free calls between SIM users

Mobile & Apps

Capitec Connect rolls out free calls between SIM users

18 May 2026

Act For Change: Checkers and Meals on Wheels to deliver R1m worth of stationery to learners in SA

ESG

Act For Change: Checkers and Meals on Wheels to deliver R1m worth of stationery to learners in SA

18 May 2026

The growing role of data and AI in media buying

Digital

The growing role of data and AI in media buying

Issued by TDMC 18 May 2026

SA's hardware SMEs are busy but still under pressure

SMEs

SA's hardware SMEs are busy but still under pressure

15 May 2026

Perion, Mediamark and McSorely Media launch exclusive AI advertising partnership across Africa

Artificial Intelligence

Perion, Mediamark and McSorely Media launch exclusive AI advertising partnership across Africa

Issued by Mediamark 15 May 2026

Why spaza shops matter more than South Africa realises

Entrepreneurship

Why spaza shops matter more than South Africa realises

Annele Dippenaar 14 May 2026

Secuvest and ConnectGroup launch integrated retail execution solution

FMCG

Secuvest and ConnectGroup launch integrated retail execution solution

Issued by MegaVision Media 13 May 2026

R650m GrandWest Mall project moves ahead after land transfer hurdle

Commercial Property

R650m GrandWest Mall project moves ahead after land transfer hurdle

13 May 2026

ClemenGold and Sinclair partner for fresh produce labels disposal solution

Packaging

ClemenGold and Sinclair partner for fresh produce labels disposal solution

13 May 2026

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

Manufacturing

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

12 May 2026

Retail security failures are costing more than stock in South Africa

Security

Retail security failures are costing more than stock in South Africa

Issued by Securex 12 May 2026

On the Dot Speciality Publications expands retail book offering with fresh, data-led approach

Publishing

On the Dot Speciality Publications expands retail book offering with fresh, data-led approach

Issued by On the Dot 11 May 2026

Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

Banking & Finance

Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

11 May 2026

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

ESG

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

11 May 2026

Dis-Chem reimagines healthcare retail with Melrose Arch Health Hub

Retailers

Dis-Chem reimagines healthcare retail with Melrose Arch Health Hub

8 May 2026

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

FMCG

Why refill won’t scale on good intentions alone

Issued by DY/DX 8 May 2026

Standard Bank launches R1m pitch competition for township SMEs

SMEs

Standard Bank launches R1m pitch competition for township SMEs

7 May 2026

Fashion & Homeware

Household appliances brand SharkNinja expands into SA, appoints Iser as official distributor

7 May 2026

The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Marketing & Media

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

7 May 2026

In the Spend Trend Report 2026, 75% of respondents engage in sports betting in some shape or form (Image source: @ Carte Blanche )

Marketing

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 2: Consumers adopt value-seeking spending strategies

Danette Breitenbach 7 May 2026

Real-time data could bridge South Africa’s retail divide

Banking & Finance

Real-time data could bridge South Africa’s retail divide

Jed da Silva 7 May 2026

Transparency, not funding, is the missing link in SA's township economy

Informal Retailing

Transparency, not funding, is the missing link in SA's township economy

6 May 2026

Stitch Express adds BNPL flexibility for merchants

E-commerce

Stitch Express adds BNPL flexibility for merchants

6 May 2026

Smarter capital key to unlocking regenerative agriculture transition

Agriculture

Smarter capital key to unlocking regenerative agriculture transition

5 May 2026

Over 100 stores open at new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni

Commercial Property

Over 100 stores open at new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni

5 May 2026

Tropika partnered with one of South Africa’s most iconic artists, Dr Esther Mahlangu, to launch its new limited edition flavour, ginger beer (Image supplied)

FMCG

Tropika shakes up signature flavours with limited-edition ginger beer and Dr Mahlangu

4 May 2026

Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail Services

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

Reeza Isaacs 4 May 2026

Image credit: Sassa

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa digitises 70% of records, steps up fraud interventions

30 Apr 2026

A new-format OK Foods and standalone OK Liquor are open in Stoneridge Centre, Edenvale, Johannesburg (image supplied)

Retailers

New-format OK Foods offers convenience

30 Apr 2026