Between 10% and 40% of all garments produced annually across the globe remain unsold, while every second, a garbage truck’s worth of textiles is burned or landfilled. This mind-staggering statistic…
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An incident at the Mall of Africa captured widespread attention, sparking outrage on social media after a pop-up store, believed to be selling high-end products, was discovered to be selling…
SPAR, the second-largest retailer in South Africa, is continuing its recovery from several years of strategic missteps, although its sales remain under pressure. According to a trading update released on…
For many Africans living in the diaspora, accessing authentic African products—whether it’s traditional fabrics, spices, clothing, or art—has long been a struggle. Options often involve overpriced local stores, resellers on…
Unathi Mhlatyana, Managing Director of Mondelēz Southern Africa, alongside Amelia Vorster, Customer Services and Logistics Director, underscores the importance of delivering on commitments to both retailers and customers. Ensuring reliability…
Digital Advertising revenue in South Africa has grown significantly and has recently reported eclipsing Television advertising. In 2023 the IAB report indicated that digital advertising accounted for 39% of all…
Pick n Pay has reported mixed results for its 2025 financial year, with overall sales growth driven primarily by its discount retail arm, Boxer. However, excluding Boxer’s strong performance, Pick…
Leading data analytics, insights, and merchant services company, Touchsides, has rebranded as Kazang Insights and is now integrated into Kazang—the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring division of JSE-listed…
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has redefined what it means to be a shopping destination, celebrating a remarkable eight Gold Footprint Awards at the prestigious South African Council of Shopping Centre awards ceremony. These awards,…
Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa, which employ approximately 50% of the country’s workforce, play a crucial role in the economy. However, many face challenges in adopting…
