Brace for water shedding, say experts
- Staff Writer: By: Tj Strydom
SA’s water supply could face shortages similar to those in its power network, where utility Eskom is struggling to keep the lights on.
Rosebank attracting health and wellness professionals
Internationally franchised gym to open, alongside a string of specialised health and wellness eateries, retailers and practitioners
Can Africa’s youth change the course of retail?
One cannot be castigated for believing that Africa’s biggest export is economic refugees. But those who aren’t jumping the fence are quietly ushering in a significant swell in retail. For them, it is not the fast moving trains into Europe that appeal but rather fast selling brands.
Absa to repay customers after interest rate error
Absa is in the process of paying back millions of rand to credit card customers after it overcharged them with erroneous interest rates.
PIC opposes Shoprite CEO’s R50m pay
- Staff Writer: By: Janice Kew
Shoprite Holdings’s largest shareholder voted against the South African food retailer’s remuneration policy because the R50.1m pay awarded to CEO Whitey Basson is mostly a fixed payment, rather than a performance-based salary.
Shoprite units in trouble with credit watchdog
- Staff Writer: By: Staff Writer
Shoprite Investments and Shoprite Insurance Company have been accused of selling unnecessary cover and granting credit recklessly.
Why do Woolworths checkout aisles still have sweets and chocolates?
- Staff Writer: By Staff Writer
A number of South African consumers have taken to social media to complain that Woolworths has not removed sweets and chocolates from its checkout aisles as promised more than a month ago.
Dis-Chem share sale attractive, say experts
- Staff Writer: By: Reitumetse Pitso
Dis-Chem’s proposed JSE listing will be welcomed by investors, given the strong reputation and management behind the retail pharmacy, according to analysts.
Consumers want more value - Gareth Ackerman
Consumers everywhere are under strain and are searching for new and better ways to achieve value, Gareth Ackerman, co-chair of the Consumer Goods Council of SA and chair of Pick n Pay, said at its annual summit on Friday.