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Andrew Soqinase: Leading South Africa’s low-cost champion
Growing up in Ladysmith in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Andrew Soqinase hadn’t planned on…
Woolworths Group names Sam Ngumeni as next CEO, replacing Roy Bagattini
Retailer Woolworths Group has confirmed that Sam Ngumeni will become its next chief executive offic…
Takealot rolls out instant delivery option in parts of Durban
Takealot has extended its rapid delivery offering, TakealotNOW, to selected neighbourhoods in Durba…
Dis-Chem announces the retirement of Ivan Saltzman from executive role after over four decades of service
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited today announced that its founder Ivan Saltzman, will retire as an execu…
Pick n Pay app drives 40% year-on-year growth following major tech overhaul
Pick n Pay's reimagined asap! delivery app is delivering impressive results, with on-demand grocery…
Woolworths triumphs again at SA dairy championships
With one of South Africa’s largest and most diverse selections of premium dairy products, Woolworth…
Petshop Science & Montego Pet Nutrition set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for largest donation of pet food in 24 hours
A new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title for the largest donation of pet food in 24…
Young gun Mignon hits bullseye with top retail award
There is no doubt that budding retailer Mignon Pretorius has an eye for attractive spaces.The visua…
Salt-of-the-earth Ehlers embodies SPAR values
She may possess an incredible work ethic and be known for running a tight ship at the two SPAR stor…
Pick n Pay sets the benchmark for loyalty in African retail
Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper has been named Best Retail Loyalty Programme of the Year in Africa at th…
Employment law reforms could reshape work and family life
South Africa could see sweeping changes to working hours and parental leave after Employment and La…
Big retailers face parliamentary probe after Newcastle factory raid
Some of South Africa’s biggest retailers are set to appear before Parliament after MPs uncovered al…
South Africa’s new Fair Pay Bill could reshape hiring and salaries
A proposed new law could significantly shift how South African companies handle recruitment and com…
SA moves to strengthen tobacco control
By: SAnews.gov.za
Through the proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bi…
NHI: Business gears up for possible legal battle as Ramaphosa set to make 'damaging' bill law
By: Ahmed Areff - News24
Business Unity SA (BUSA) has confirmed that it will consider legal a…
Alcohol Tax Spike: What it means for your spirits
South Africa’s excise duty on spirits is on track to exceed R100 for a standard 750ml bottle if Fin…
Eco-Flat wine bottle now made in SA!
Source: Drinks Stuff SA
Hoorah! Introducing South Africa’s first locally manufactured Eco-Fla…
Wine starts 2025 on shaky ground, but there are pockets of growth to be found
After a record-breaking close to 2024, South Africa’s wine industry entered the new year with notic…
Young creative’s bold brushstrokes create a new Masterpiece for Pick n Pay
A young Johannesburg art director and illustrator has stepped into South Africa’s wine scene with a…
Alcohol promotions set to boost Black Friday footfall in pubs, bars & restaurants
While retail remains the centrepiece of Black Friday, new data from CGA by NIQ On Premise User Surv…
Shoprite exits Malawi and Ghana markets amid economic challenges
By: Se-Anne Rall – IOL
Shoprite is set to shut down its Malawi operations after 25 years of o…
Massmart says civil unrest cost the company R2.5 billion in stock damage, property replacement
Massmart said it would pay R650 million out of its own pocket after the looting in KwaZulu-Natal an…
Sasria pays Clicks R217m of KZN claim
South Africa’s leading beauty, health and lifestyle retailer Clicks yesterday dimmed its earnings f…
Africa Trade Week Launches Digital Exhibition Platform
Africa Trade Week, owned and operated by dmg Events in South Africa, announces that its 2021 editio…
Tiger Brands powers ahead with renewable energy rollout as seven manufacturing sites generate solar energy
Tiger Brands has reached a milestone in its renewable energy journey, with solar power now operatio…
Massmart continues to tackle South Africa’s fastest-growing waste stream
Electronic waste (e-waste) remains South Africa’s fastest-growing waste stream, posing a pressing e…
Massmart’s Renewable Energy Generating Capacity Now Exceeds 11 Million kWh Per Year
Massmart celebrates having grown its renewable generation capacity by over 1000% this Earth Day. Si…
Shoprite Group achieves zero waste to landfill certification at its largest distribution centre
The Shoprite Group’s Centurion Distribution Centre – the largest DC in its network, …
Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks
Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with…
Retail Readiness Programme expands to Transpharm for the first time
Transpharm recently concluded its first intake of unemployed youth into the Shoprite…
Engen reaffirms long-standing commitment to South Africa’s transport sector at 2026 Road Freight Association Convention
Engen reaffirmed its partnership with the transport and logistics industry at the 2026 Road Freight…
Tiger Brands posts strong first-half volume growth and operating income improvement
Disciplined operational execution and a sustained focus on affordability underpinned a robust perfo…
Engen Xtreme strengthens motorsport footprint with return to Zwartkops
Following a successful activation at Zwartkops Raceway earlier this year, Engen Xtreme once again r…
Eskom warns of targeted outages in Johannesburg over unpaid electricity debt
Eskom says it is prepared to begin implementing selective power interruptions in Johannesburg shoul…
South Africans Shift Spending Toward Essentials and Savings as Cost Pressures Persist
TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study highlights more deliberate financial behaviour.&nbs…
Clicks ClubCard leads among mass-market and young South African shoppers
Clicks ClubCard has emerged as the most utilised loyalty programme among mass-market consumers and…
Retailers face structural basket shift as South African shoppers buy smarter, not less
Source: Retail Brief
Worldpanel by Numerator data reveals mounting pressure on large FMCG brands a…
NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds
Issued By: Nielseniq
NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the…
National Consumer Commission investigates sanitary pad brands after University of the Free State chemical study
South Africa’s consumer watchdog has opened a formal investigation into nine leading suppliers of s…
Dis-Chem reports strong core retail performance and market share gains, continues to drive long-term healthcare ecosystem strategy
Dis-Chem has announced its results for the 12 months ended 28 February 2026, reporting Group revenu…
Pick n Pay on track on each of its six strategic priorities as investment in the turnaround ramps up
[Pick n Pay today announced its results for the 52 weeks ended 1 March 2026 (FY26), reflecting stea…
Famous Brands strengthens earnings while investing for future growth
Famous Brands, Africa’s leading branded food services franchisor, announces its annual result…
Boxer builds on strong JSE debut with resilient performance
Boxer Retail Limited, South Africa's leading grocery discounter, today announced its financia…
Strong holiday trading drives Woolworths earnings growth
South African retail group Woolworths Holdings delivered improved interim earnings after robust fes…
