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DAIRY: Milk matters Balancing value & innovation in South Africa’s dairy aisle
05 May 2026 | Editorial Features
Milk matters Balancing value & innovation in South Africa’s dairy aisle As South Africa prepares to mark World Mil…
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FINANCE, INSURANCE & RELATED TECHNOLOGY: How FMCG retailers and wholesalers can build the foundations of their businesses
01 May 2026 | Editorial Features
From the ground up How FMCG retailers and wholesalers can build the foundations of their businesses Picture a small in…
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ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELS: Electronic shelf labels & automation
01 May 2026 | Editorial Features
Electronic shelf labels & automation There are compelling reasons for uptake and growth in the adoption of Electro…
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HIGHER EDUCATION: How higher education is driving retail success
09 April 2026 | Editorial Features
How higher education is driving retail success Skills development and ongoing training in the FMCG sector is crucially…
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DELIGHT YOUR CUSTOMERS: Unfinished business drives us crazy
02 April 2026 | Editorial Features
Unfinished business drives us crazy It’s a familiar feeling. You’re watching a movie or a series on TV. You are tired…
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SUPPLY CHAIN: Complex, costly and unpredictable
01 April 2026 | Editorial Features
The new reality of retail distribution Few of us think about it while pushing a trolley down a supermarket aisle, but…
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PANTRY STAPLES: The quiet power of the pantry
03 March 2026 | Editorial Features
How staples are driving retail growth South African shoppers are buying fewer FMCG products than before, but pantry st…
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PACKAGING & BARCODES: The silent engine of retail
02 March 2026 | Editorial Features
Navigating packaging, labelling & barcoding in South Africa In the high-stakes world of South African retail, the…
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RETAIL AUTOMATION: The connected store
02 March 2026 | Editorial Features
Always-on connectivity is powering South Africa’s AI-driven retail automation revolution Picture this: a bustling supe…
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ENERGY SAVVY: Tackling energy solutions with technology
02 March 2026 | Editorial Features
Energy matters, particularly for local retailers and wholesalers. The South African energy grid is under pressure – and…
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DELIGHT YOUR CUSTOMERS: When an egg is more than just an egg
03 February 2026 | Editorial Features
When an egg is more than just an egg If I throw an egg to you from a short distance away, there’s a good chance you co…
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LABELS & SCALES: Precision partners shaping store shelves
02 February 2026 | Editorial Features
Behind every accurate price, every compliant product label and every transparent transaction, is a network of technolog…
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THE FORECOURT ADVANTAGE: Why petrol stations are becoming SA’s most powerful ultimate convenience and impulse retail channel
02 February 2026 | Editorial Features
Ultimately, almost everything we knew about petrol stations has changed, at least not the filling up our tanks part. Fo…
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Food Service - Deli & HMR - Catering to your Target Market
02 February 2026 | Editorial Features
Food service, home meal replacement (HMR) and deli services are integral to supermarket offerings in South Africa, rega…
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THE SNACK AISLE: Snacks and Treats - Winning the snack aisle
01 January 2026 | Editorial Features
Retail decisions that shape shopper choice In a category driven by impulse, frequency and familiarity, retail executio…
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FUEL CONVENIENCE: Montrose or Bergview? A look at what keeps travellers coming back
01 January 2026 | Editorial Features
During the early festive season of 2025, local influencer Sed Pillay posed a simple question in a post that resonated m…
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2026 RETAIL SUPPLY CHAINS: Retail supply chains in 2026
01 January 2026 | Editorial Features
Retail supply chains in 2026: Smarter, faster and more disciplined operations drive competitive advantage Margins in S…
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PACKAGING & PRINT SOLUTIONS: All wrapped up
24 November 2025 | Editorial Features
Innovations shaping retail packaging & printing According to research by Mordor Intelligence, South Africa’s packa…
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HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE: Compliance is key
03 November 2025 | Editorial Features
Safeguarding your store, customers & staff There’s an old adage in the supermarket and retail industry that compli…
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Women in Retail - Leading the aisles
01 August 2025 | Supermarket & Retailer | Editorial Features
In business, women are not just holding their own - they are setting new standards, driving innovation, and resh…
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REFRIGERATION: NEW TECHNOLOGIES - Refrigeration in transition Toward eco-friendly technologies for the cold chain
01 June 2025 | Editorial Features
Refrigeration in transition Toward eco-friendly technologies for the cold chain Much of the information of this…
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STOKVELS: Unlocking the power of stokvels
01 May 2025 | Thandile | Editorial Features
Unlocking the power of stokvels Helen Jane Maister, the publisher of Supermarket & Retailer magazine, and Busi Ske…
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RETAIL AUTOMATION & PAYMENT SOLUTIONS: The digital revolution: AI and automation are transforming South African grocery retail
01 May 2025 | Editorial Features
The digital revolution: AI and automation are transforming South African grocery retail. Artificial intelligence, robo…
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STORE DESIGN: Retail by design - Designed to boost business
01 May 2025 | Editorial Features
There is a distinct global move towards sustainability, energy efficiency and a more environmentally mindful way of doi…
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CASH HANDLING & SECURITY: Smart cash, safer stores - Best practices for retail cash handling and security in South Africa
01 April 2025 | Editorial Features
In a retail and wholesale environment where cash is still king in many communities, ensuring its safe and efficient man…
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REFRIGERATION: Adapting, evolving, thriving - The future of refrigeration
01 April 2025 | Editorial Features
Chilled to perfection In-store refrigeration is an integral aspect of the consumer experience and is one of the bigge…
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DAIRY: WORLD MILK DAY - Why dairy? For all-day focus and energy
01 April 2025 | Editorial Features
With diversity in agricultural capabilities and strong infrastructure for production and processing, South Africa plays…
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SUPPLY CHAIN: Inventory & storage systems - Optimising efficiency - Automation transforms racking & shelving
28 March 2025 | Catherine Larkin | Editorial Features
As retailers and supermarkets adapt to the growing demands of ecommerce and omnichannel strategies, automation in racki…
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Employee benefits, jobs & careers
03 March 2025 | Julia Baker | Editorial Features
A strong employee benefits package has always been an effective means of recruiting and retaining top talent, setting c…
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THE POWER OF STOKVELS: The rise of stokvels - From informal savings to a powerful consumer base
03 March 2025 | Catherine Larkin | Editorial Features
Once viewed purely as informal savings clubs, stokvels have become a formidable consumer segment with substantial colle…
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