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Nine ways SA’s malls can keep customers coming back for more

Written by Super User on 14 October 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Malls are the cornerstone of South Africa’s retail experience, and with more than 2,000 of them – and more under construction – malls need to differentiate themselves and in a crowded marketplace to survive in a tough economy.

The one thing South Africans need to stop doing when shopping with their cards

Written by Super User on 08 October 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Staff Writer

Despite reports about an increase in card fraud attempts, South Africans can still protect themselves by using a little common sense and a proactive approach to safety.

Meet the retail bosses who earn around R70,000 a day

Written by Super User on 08 October 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Listed retail group Clicks has published a trading statement, reporting a stronger than expected performance in the second half of its 2019 financial year.

Minister lauds Massmart supplier programme

Written by Super User on 03 October 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Siseko Njobeni

Economic development minister Ebrahim Patel has applauded retailer Massmart’s programme to procure products from small, local suppliers, which has reached the R1bn mark.

Woolworths CEO has now been paid R190m since a disastrous deal Down Under

Written by Super User on 30 September 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Despite spearheading a ill-fated foray into Australia, Woolworths CEO Ian Moir pocketed R23m in the past year. This brings his total earnings over the past five years to R191m.

Retailer tackles youth unemployment head-on

Written by Super User on 25 September 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

More than two thirds (68%) of the Shoprite Group’s workforce is under the age of 34, and this together with the Group’s focus on skills development and training illustrates its commitment to addressing the scourge of youth unemployment in South Africa.

Fabric softener name has to change after Sta-Soft complaint

Written by Super User on 12 September 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Jan Cronje

A local fabric softener brand has been ordered to change its labelling after the advertising regulatory board found that its use of the word "soft" was imitating rival brand Sta-Soft.

Women in retail are a force to be reckoned with

Written by Super User on 12 August 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Female retailers are formidable as well as inspirational and nowhere is this clearer than in the contribution they have made to growing the Shoprite Group into the largest retailer in Africa.

Pick n Pay’s Ackerman bemoans onerous reporting rules

Written by Super User on 30 July 2019. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Nick Hedley

Pick n Pay chair Gareth Ackerman says the constant changes to financial reporting standards and requirements are becoming counterproductive and a major burden on management teams.