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Producer price inflation expected in 2025 to rise despite dipping in February

31 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

By: Siphelele Dludla – IOL Business Report Prices for finalised manufactured goods in South Africa are expected to tick up during the course of the…

Here’s what you’re likely to pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday, April 2

31 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

By: Jason Woosey – IOL South Africans can look forward to substantial fuel price savings from Wednesday, April 2, with both petrol and diesel decrea…

Clicks ClubCard Clinches Top Spot as South Africa’s Most Used Loyalty Programme

28 March 2025 | Ivana | Awards and achievements

Clicks ClubCard has regained its poll position as the most used loyalty programme in South Africa in the latest Truth & BrandMapp Loyalty Whitepa…

Pick n Pay celebrates new store opening as turnaround takes shape

28 March 2025 | Ivana | Store Openings

Pick n Pay opened a new supermarket at Westown Square, a mixed-use development in Shongweni, KwaZulu-Natal. A Pick n Pay Clothing and Liquor store wi…

Entries open for 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish competition & there’s a 1st prize worth R1 million up for grabs

28 March 2025 | Ivana | Marketing and Promotions

The wait is over – Nedbank Pitch & Polish is returning for its 15th season, once again offering ambitious business owners across South Africa the…

Core staples in food basket saw price increases in March

27 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

By: Yogashen Pillay – IOL Business Report The March 2025 household affordability index released by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity…

New Springbok jersey to feature another iconic brand, Pick n Pay

27 March 2025 | Ivana | Marketing and Promotions

Pick n Pay has signed a four-year contract as a Tier 1 sponsor of SA Rugby, with the company’s logo set to feature in gold on the back of the Springb…

Retailer’s Market Day creates unique opportunity for emerging farmers

26 March 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

Small-scale farmers from more than 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa will have a unique opportunity to sell their fresh, organically g…

Engen Expands ICT Training for Youth with 2025 Programme Intake

20 March 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

Engen reaffirms its commitment to youth empowerment and skills development with the launch of the 2025 South Durban and Steelpoort intake for the Eng…

Pick n Pay Liquor repurposes over 4,000 kgs of recycled juice packs for creative wine box stands

19 March 2025 | Ivana | Going green

Pick n Pay has partnered with Ocean Plastic Technologies, a pioneer in plastic micro recycling, to create wine box holder stands using 4,420 kilogram…

SPAR and Operation Hunger: Fighting food insecurity through practical partnerships

18 March 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

South Africa is a country plagued by poverty and hunger, with approximately 20 million people going to bed hungry every night. According to UNICEF, i…

Checkers takes up sought-after grocery retail space in Hyde Park

18 March 2025 | Ivana | Store Openings

Customers can look forward to a world-class shopping destination with the opening of a new Checkers FreshX supermarket, Checkers LiquorShop…

Big fuel price cuts still on the cards for South Africa in April

18 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

The minor fuel price cuts announced in early March are looking set to be followed by more significant decreases for both petrol and diesel…

Pick n Pay and FNB closer tie-up shows early success and augurs well for the future

18 March 2025 | Ivana | Marketing and Promotions

Pick n Pay's partnership with FNB's eBucks programme, launched only three months ago, is already delivering impressive results, with even greater ben…

SPAR group demonstrates community resilience in Thabazimbi flood crisis

18 March 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

When disaster strikes, two types of people emerge: those who wait for help and those who take action. Recently, the community of Thabazimbi faced…

From Till Packer to Admin Manager: Gqeberha local’s journey with Africa’s biggest retailer

17 March 2025 | Ivana | On the move

After finishing school, Nosipho Magopeni-Makinana's studies were cut short due to financial constraints. Determined to find a way forward, she st…

Which grocery items are exempt from VAT in South Africa?

17 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

By: Vernon Pillay – IOL Business The proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is set to significantly affect grocery bills for many South Africa…

VAT Increase, a solution or just a short-term fix to a long-term crisis?

14 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

By: Dr Velenkosini Matsebula – IOL Business The South African government has once again turned to taxation as a means of addressing its fiscal…

Engen awards 131 bursaries as Engen Maths & Science School matrics achieve record 98% pass rate

14 March 2025 | Ivana | Social Responsibility

Engen’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering educational excellence has once again shone brightly, with the 2024 Engen Maths & Science Sc…

SPAR helps South Africans save even more with R1 billion in additional savings

14 March 2025 | Ivana | Economic factors

In a bid to bring real relief to households battling rising costs, The SPAR Group is putting R1 billion back into the pockets of South African consum…

Government’s Ban on Hemp and CBD in Food Challenged: Free SA Demands Transparency and Public Consultation

13 March 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

Civil rights organisation Free SA has formally demanded answers from the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, regarding the recently published R…

NIQ State of Retail: SA consumers shift to value as economic pressures persist

11 March 2025 | Ivana | Research tools

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the last quarter and full year calendar year of 2024, showing modera…

Woolworths resolves supply issues, promises full shelves by week's end

10 March 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

By: Dhivana Rajgopaul – IOL Business Woolworths shelves are expected to be full by the end of the week at the latest, following shortages …

Checkers named South Africa’s strongest brand

10 March 2025 | Ivana | Awards and achievements

Checkers has been named South Africa’s strongest brand in the Brand Finance 2025 South Africa Top 100 Report, securing an AAA+ rating…

Woolworths faces meat, vegetable shortages amid supplier issues and heavy rain

07 March 2025 | Ivana | Supplier news

By: Dhivana Rajgopaul - IOL After South African comedian Rory Pezter shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) about the alarming shortage of meat on Wo…

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