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Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

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5 audience segments brands should prioritise this holiday season

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Table Bay Mall opens The Fashion Cube to promote small SA fashion brands

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Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

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Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

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Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

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AVI-Mondelez takeover talks terminated

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#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

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Zimele launches retail skills development programme targeting 400 youths

Zimele launches retail skills development programme targeting 400 youths

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Thirst enjoys success during 2021 hardships in the South African liquor industry

Thirst enjoys success during 2021 hardships in the South African liquor industry

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SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

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NCC probes Howe Instant Noodles supplier following children's deaths

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Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing

Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing

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Avon donates R600k to local NGOs supporting GBV survivors

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SA first: Whisky made to music

SA first: Whisky made to music

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Study shows that gin is more popular than beer!

Study shows that gin is more popular than beer!

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Chat will boost sales for small businesses this holiday season

Chat will boost sales for small businesses this holiday season

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V&A Waterfront festive exhibition heroes African creativity and community

V&A Waterfront festive exhibition heroes African creativity and community

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Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

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Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

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14 Dec 2021

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WATCH: Unfolding consumer and market trends, and how brands can win in a volatile market

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#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

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Zimele launches retail skills development programme targeting 400 youths

Zimele launches retail skills development programme targeting 400 youths

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Thirst enjoys success during 2021 hardships in the South African liquor industry

Thirst enjoys success during 2021 hardships in the South African liquor industry

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5 tips for an eco-friendly festive season shopping

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Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing

Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing

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Mafahle Mareletse, managing director, Avon Turkey, Middle East & Africa. Source: Supplied

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SA first: Whisky made to music

Heineken Beverages 10 Dec 2021

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Study shows that gin is more popular than beer!

Study shows that gin is more popular than beer!

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Chat will boost sales for small businesses this holiday season

Chat will boost sales for small businesses this holiday season

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V&A Waterfront festive exhibition heroes African creativity and community

V&A Waterfront festive exhibition heroes African creativity and community

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Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

SA retail trade sales up 1.8% in October

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Quick service restaurants leading franchising sector recovery

Quick service restaurants leading franchising sector recovery

8 Dec 2021

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Western Cape High Court dismisses Covid-19 regulations liquor ban challenge

8 Dec 2021

Winners of inaugural South African Brandy Innovation Challenge announced

Winners of inaugural South African Brandy Innovation Challenge announced

8 Dec 2021

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#DonateYourVoice campaign encourages breaking the silence on GBV

8 Dec 2021

New wine range encapsulates the vibrancy of Cape Town

New wine range encapsulates the vibrancy of Cape Town

Heineken Beverages 8 Dec 2021

Energy drinks buck beverage category trend to record sales growth in 2020

Energy drinks buck beverage category trend to record sales growth in 2020

BMi Research 8 Dec 2021

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Optimism on the rise: PwC report reveals shifts in consumer behaviour

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Local plastics industry lauded for commitment to recycling

Local plastics industry lauded for commitment to recycling

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#OrchidsandOnions: Leader in party flavours

#OrchidsandOnions: Leader in party flavours

Brendan Seery 7 Dec 2021

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Finding balance in the overlooked informal retail sector

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Workers disgruntled over low wages and changes to terms and conditions of employment, go on strike outside a Makro store in Johannesburg on 19 November 2021. Source: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

Strike ends at Massmart after agreement reached

Nqobile Dludla 7 Dec 2021

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RMB and ZX Ventures partner to invest in beverage brand The Duchess

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Source: Kerry Group

Kerry Group fuels growth in Africa with Afribon acquisition

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Savanna Premium Cider harnesses SA's most abundant natural resource to provide real shade for summer! #TwirraShadeProject

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Heineken Beverages 7 Dec 2021

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