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The challenges and opportunities of retail in South Africa – 50 years on

Written by Super User on 29 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Since Game’s inception in 1970, South Africa’s retail industry has continued to evolve – and retailers have had to do the same to remain relevant. “When Game entered the market, South Africa’s retail environment was already well-developed. Our founders had a mission to make shopping fun and exciting – essentially to make it a game.

Man surprises his co-worker girlfriend with proposal at Shoprite warehouse aisle

Written by Super User on 24 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

With the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown keeping families apart, postponing those big moments in your life might seem a bit too long.

Beloved South African brand Laager Rooibos celebrates 75-year milestone

Written by Super User on 17 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

This year will see Laager Rooibos – the second biggest Rooibos brand worldwide – celebrating 75 years of being part of South African homes. The brand, which now includes the Laager Rooibos Herbal and Laager Tea4Kidz product ranges, has lived through some of the history books’ most interesting time periods.

Franchising’s recovery begins

Written by Super User on 11 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

From negotiating rental relief with landlords and royalty fees with franchisors to asking for relaxed loan repayments with banks, franchise operators continue their battle to survive the Covid-19 lockdown as trade starts under Level 3 for some franchise sectors but crippling restrictions remain for other sectors.

No shows in 2020 but TOPS at SPAR Wine Show committed to supporting local wine industry

Written by Super User on 10 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

South Africa’s largest and most loved travelling wine show – the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show – will not be touring in 2020.

SA malls are still quiet - a third of shops in a top Joburg centre aren't even open yet

Written by Super User on 10 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

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New data, released by one of South Africa’s biggest mall owners, show that shopping centres are still much quieter than a year ago, as the national lockdown and the coronavirus crisis continue to dampen activity.

End of an era: Absa to scrap cheques - starting next month

Written by Super User on 04 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Helena Wasserman

Absa will stop issuing new cheques from the start of July, a death knell to the once-popular payment form.

All the level 3 lockdown changes for South African workers this week

Written by Super User on 01 June 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

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South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown on Monday, 1 June, with more than eight million employees expected to return to work this week.

British American Tobacco in new urgent court bid to undo cigarette ban

Written by Super User on 29 May 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Jan Cronje

British American Tobacco South Africa says it will on Friday recommence with urgent legal proceedings to challenge the government’s decision to extend the ban on tobacco sales during Level 3 of the nationwide lockdown.