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NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

06 March 2026 | Ivana | Research tools

Issued By: Nielseniq NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis* for the calendar year of 2…

Agriculture on arrival of vaccines accelerates national war against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)

05 March 2026 | Ivana | Supplier news

Source: www.gov.co.za The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, today at OR Tambo International oversaw the arrival of the first consignment…

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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: Is it safe for South Africans to eat meat?

05 March 2026 | Ivana | Supplier news

With new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) being reported in parts of South Africa, many consumers are wondering whether it is still safe to cons…

Strong holiday trading drives Woolworths earnings growth

04 March 2026 | Ivana | Retailer trading results

South African retail group Woolworths Holdings delivered improved interim earnings after robust festive-season trading and solid Black Friday demand…

Pick n Pay expands super app with nationwide Clothing launch on asap!

02 March 2026 | Ivana | Innovation and technology

Pick n Pay Clothing is now available to millions more customers nationwide following its launch on the Pick n Pay asap! app, making affordable, quali…

Employment law reforms could reshape work and family life

02 March 2026 | Ivana | Legislation

South Africa could see sweeping changes to working hours and parental leave after Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth released a packag…

Budget 2026: Stability Secured, But Struggles Persist for Millions

27 February 2026 | Ivana | Economic factors

On 25 February 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addressed Parliament with a message framed around recovery. His narrative traced the country’s…

Engen’s ‘We Care Campaign’ brings dignity and confidence to Wittedrift Primary learners

27 February 2026 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

100 learners at Wittedrift Primary School in Plettenberg Bay are now better equipped to manage their health with dignity and confidence, following En…

From Parliament to the Pantry: What the Budget Really Means at the Till

27 February 2026 | Ivana | Economic factors

The national Budget, delivered this week by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on behalf of National Treasury, reinforces government’s commitment to f…

First ever Sixty60 Day delivers “Gees” at Laerskool Die President

26 February 2026 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

If you ever needed proof that Sixty60 has officially entered South African pop culture, look no further than Laerskool Die President in Ger…

National Consumer Commission investigates sanitary pad brands after University of the Free State chemical study

26 February 2026 | Ivana | Research tools

South Africa’s consumer watchdog has opened a formal investigation into nine leading suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners after new academic r…

Stokvels are strengthening financial discipline through collective accountability

25 February 2026 | Ivana | Economic factors

As South Africans prepare for the upcoming National Budget Speech, many households are reflecting on how potential economic adjustments may influence…

Milk industry at significant risk

24 February 2026 | Ivana | Supplier news

Clover SA has warned that the inconsistent, non-standardised foot and mouth disease (FMD) eradication measures applied by the State for dairy product…

Walmart announces third South African store opening date

24 February 2026 | Ivana | Store Openings

Walmart is accelerating its commitment to South Africa with the announcement of its third store opening at East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg, Ek…

Alcohol Tax Spike: What it means for your spirits

23 February 2026 | Ivana | Wine and liquor

South Africa’s excise duty on spirits is on track to exceed R100 for a standard 750ml bottle if Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana implements the usua…

Engen launches 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign to keep girls in school and thriving

23 February 2026 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

For too many young girls, menstruation still stands between them and their education. Engen is changing that narrative. Building on several…

Better Rewards Drives Double-Digit Growth for Dis-Chem

20 February 2026 | Ivana | Retailer trading results

Source: BizCommunity Dis-Chem Pharmacies saw a 10.1% increase in group income for the 24-week period from September 1, 2025, to February 16, 2026, c…

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

19 February 2026 | Ivana | Research tools

Source: BizCommunity A new University of the Free State (UFS) study, published in Science of the Total Environment, found that 16 brands of san…

Retail sector tipped for gradual recovery in 2026 after muted festive season

19 February 2026 | Ivana | Economic factors

Retail trade in South Africa is projected to improve moderately in 2026, aided by softer inflation and a more supportive interest rate outlook, after…

Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks

19 February 2026 | Ivana | Going green

Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with the addition of 30 new lower-emission trucks to it…

Unemployed youth gain fresh opportunities in peak flower season

13 February 2026 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

As South Africans prepare to spoil loved ones this Valentine’s Day, 28 previously unemployed young people are finding fresh hope of their o…

Big retailers face parliamentary probe after Newcastle factory raid

12 February 2026 | Ivana | Legislation

Some of South Africa’s biggest retailers are set to appear before Parliament after MPs uncovered alleged labour and immigration violations at clothin…

Logistics 4.0: How technology is re-engineering retail efficiency in South Africa

10 February 2026 | Ivana | Supply chain

By Arno Haigh, National Logistics Executive, The SPAR Group South Africa’s logistics sector is undergoing its most significant reform in a decade. T…

ButtaNutt announces food safety product recall of limited peanut butter batches due to elevated aflatoxin levels

10 February 2026 | Ivana | Supplier news

ButtaNutt (Pty) Ltd has initiated a food safety product recall of limited batches of its Peanut Butter products after internal routine testing identi…

Pick n Pay braces for deeper loss in 2026

10 February 2026 | Ivana | Retailer trading results

Pick n Pay expects to post a significantly larger headline loss in its 2026 financial year, as pressure on its core supermarket operations and clothi…

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