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Ramaphosa calls on major retailers to help lower food prices

21 October 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africa’s major supermarket chains to do more to make food affordable and avoid anti-competitive behaviour t…

Petrol price could tumble to three-year low in November

21 October 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

By: Jason Woosey - IOL Following moderate fuel price movements in October, South African motorists can expect more substantial petrol and diese…

Court orders Johannesburg's Fresh Produce Market to implement urgent safety repairs

21 October 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

By: Zelda Venter – IOL The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and the Joburg Fresh Produce Market have failed to fulfil their constitutional duties to provi…

World Food Day: Engen’s R10m fuel support empowers FoodForward SA to fight hunger

21 October 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

As part of its ongoing commitment to alleviating hunger, Engen has pledged another R2 million in fuel support to FoodForward SA, bringing its total c…

Woolworths donates over 500kg of food as Cape Town Marathon cancelled

20 October 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

As official food sponsor of the 2025 Cape Town Marathon, Woolworths had prepared to feed 24 000 marathon runners at a number of points during the mar…

Shoprite Group releases annual SA Food Security Index - seeing food security levels slightly improve

20 October 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

There was a marginal improvement in food security in South Africa over the last year, according to independent research by economists at Stellenbosch…

Ultra-luxury “Pantry” store expands beyond the forecourt with new Hazelwood opening

20 October 2025 | Ivana | Store Openings

The team behind one of South Africa’s most stylish forecourt stores is taking its signature concept to the next level. Following the success of The P…

South Africans demand healthier, smarter, and more sustainable food choices, PwC report reveals

20 October 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

By: Ashley Lechman – IOL Business The food industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped not just by economic pressures and climate reali…

How one South African entrepreneur is tackling soaring food prices

20 October 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

By: Nicola Mawson - IOL As food prices continue to climb, one South African entrepreneur is putting a cape on to help fight the scourge. About…

Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month

20 October 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

As Transport Month progresses this October, Engen is once again rolling out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa, r…

Qonce store keeping Xhosa customs alive named best in SA

16 October 2025 | Ivana | Awards and achievements

A vision to marry a trading store specialising in items of cultural significance with the convenience of a modern supermarket has earnt a Qonce retai…

Walmart’s debut store to open in Fourways

16 October 2025 | Ivana | Store Openings

By: Sarene Kloren – IOL Lifestyle The location of Walmart’s inaugural branded store in South Africa has been confirmed: it will open at Fo…

Food Lover’s Market “Whammy Wednesday”: One-day deals you don’t want to miss!

15 October 2025 | Ivana | Marketing and Promotions

"Whammy Wednesday" is a Food Lover's Market promotion that offers special, one-day-only deals on select products, usually fresh produce. …

South Africans eating more seafood than ever – but want it to be more sustainably sourced

15 October 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

Issued By : WWF South Africa Retailers and suppliers are expected to lead the way in the sourcing of sustainable seafood, according to new…

Survey reveals rising food costs challenge South African consumers' health choices

15 October 2025 | Ivana | Research tools

By: Mercury Reporter – The Mercury South African consumers are becoming more health-conscious and expect food companies to support them in living a…

Massmart reaffirms commitment to E-Waste collection as 17-year-old programme continues to grow

14 October 2025 | Ivana | Going green

Electronic waste (e-waste) remains one of the world’s fastest growing and most hazardous forms of waste, with improper disposal posing significant en…

Spar expands Uber Eats partnership to over 800 stores nationwide

14 October 2025 | Ivana | On the move

Spar is taking its digital retail ambitions to new heights, announcing plans to expand its presence on the Uber Eats platform from 275 to more than 8…

Repurposed Couture: Sixty60 bags inspire 13-year-old fashion design talent

13 October 2025 | Ivana | Awards and achievements

Thirteen-year-old Lethabo Mntambo, a Grade 7 learner from Waverley, Johannesburg, has a natural eye for fashion and a talent for turning everyday was…

Get instant discounts with Dis-Chem's Better Rewards programme

13 October 2025 | Ivana | On the move

Source: BizCommunity Retail pharmacy chain, Dis-Chem has introduced Better Rewards, its reimagined loyalty programme, which gives shoppers instant s…

Boxer opens Tongaat Distribution Centre, expanding supply chain strength and capacity

13 October 2025 | Ivana | Store Openings

Boxer has officially opened its newest and seventh Distribution Centre (DC) in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, marking another major step forward in the comp…

Boxer issues interim results, showing strong volume growth, operational efficiency, and reinvestment into customer value

13 October 2025 | Ivana | Retailer trading results

Boxer Retail Limited, South Africa’s leading grocery discounter, today announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025…

Driving digital growth in South Africa’s competitive retail space

10 October 2025 | Ivana | On the move

As shopping habits change and digital channels reshape how people interact with brands, the only constant is the tussle between retailers to be first…

South Africa forges ahead with recycling, as global plastics treaty stalls

09 October 2025 | Ivana | Going green

Despite the recent breakdown in UN-led talks on a global treaty to stem plastic pollution, South Africa is forging ahead with its efforts to continue…

The countdown has started - Walmart's Every Day Low Prices will help South Africans save money and live better

09 October 2025 | Ivana | Store Openings

Source: Massmart The countdown to the opening of our first Walmart branded store in South Africa has started. So, we thought we would tell you a lit…

Shoprite exits Malawi and Ghana markets amid economic challenges

09 October 2025 | Ivana | Africa

By: Se-Anne Rall – IOL Shoprite is set to shut down its Malawi operations after 25 years of operations. The country's biggest grocery retailer…

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