Pick n Pay has relaunched its fresh offering, introducing new product lines and packaging, and a three-tiered model promising something for all tastes and budgets.

Most Muslims believe retailers are not responding to their Ramadan needs which could earn them more than £200m.

The man who brought new vigour to Woolworths 12 years ago says retailers must adapt fast to new developments

Customers who loved collecting Little Shop mini products are in for a welcome surprise as Checkers today launches a brand new collectable campaign consisting of environmentally-friendly Little Garden seedling kits.

Unilever has threatened to pull its advertising from online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Google unless they tackle content which “creates division in society and promotes anger and hate”.

Procter & Gamble, L’Oreal, and Nestlé are among the founding members of The Insights on Demand Consortium, an industry movement committed to promote the adoption of a new way for businesses to understand and act on consumer intent and behaviour.

As the year draws to a close, retailers are readying themselves to make the most of the annual festive shopping rush. When it comes to drawing people into their stores, both online and physical, retailers may face increased competition, but they also have a wider array of tools at their disposal than ever before.

The South African retail market is a battleground at the moment: fierce competition by brands; a vast choice available to consumers; and a weak economic climate that has resulted in fickle, price-sensitive customers who lack loyalty.

Black Friday is the new precursor imprinting a trend into Festive Season Shopping. The retail environment is an exciting ever evolving array of changes with the newest retail sales marvel Black Friday making a growing impression on the South African retail calendar.