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Unlocking opportunities in South Africa's growing online grocery segment

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5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

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Pick n Pay opens new price matching front

Retailers

Pick n Pay opens new price matching front

Zeenat Moorad 1 Sep 2014

The 2014 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards winners announced

Branding

The 2014 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards winners announced

1 Sep 2014

Boland Chenin Blanc wins again at 2014 SA Young Wine Show

Trends

Boland Chenin Blanc wins again at 2014 SA Young Wine Show

29 Aug 2014

Refreshed Groupon website increases marketplace apps

Branding

Refreshed Groupon website increases marketplace apps

28 Aug 2014

Spree partners with Next

E-commerce

Spree partners with Next

27 Aug 2014

Solidarity's Marius Croucamp says that MTN should consider retrenchments as a last resort and try and place people in other positions within the organisation. MTN has announced that it will be retrenching staff but has not said how many jobs will go. Image: Twitter

Telecoms & Networks

Solidarity asks MTN to find alternative to layoffs

Samuel Mungadze 27 Aug 2014

Media24 launches Efinity

E-commerce

Media24 launches Efinity

27 Aug 2014

IG's Analyst Shaun Murison says that MTN remains attractive predominantly for its offshore potential from highly populated markets such as Nigeria. Image: Google Plus

Markets & Investment

MTN adds R54bn to market capitalisation

26 Aug 2014

Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos

Retail Marketing

Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos

Jason (Frich) Frichol 22 Aug 2014

Retailers! One size does not fit all

CRM, CX, UX

Retailers! One size does not fit all

Mike Saunders 22 Aug 2014

New mobisite for takelot.com offers daily deals

Mobile

New mobisite for takelot.com offers daily deals

21 Aug 2014

Blue Label Telecoms says it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa as the programme intensifies over the next few years. Image: Blue Label Telecoms

Markets & Investment

Blue Label Telecoms revenue up to R19.4bn

21 Aug 2014

Smartphone a must for almost half of holiday travellers

Research

Smartphone a must for almost half of holiday travellers

20 Aug 2014

Stuttafords Sandton signs travel concession

Tourism

Stuttafords Sandton signs travel concession

18 Aug 2014

Britain's top beer writer, Ben McFarland (Left) says that all major brands of lager do taste much the same and suggests drinkers should start drinking craft beers if they want to experience different tastes. Image:

Manufacturing

Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands

18 Aug 2014

Yuppiechef.com goes international

E-commerce

Yuppiechef.com goes international

15 Aug 2014

South Africa key to Cotton On's African growth

Trends

South Africa key to Cotton On's African growth

14 Aug 2014

Hungry Lion's integrated campaign roars with success

Marketing

Hungry Lion's integrated campaign roars with success

14 Aug 2014

With revenue from voice calls declining for MTN in South Africa, Chief Executive Sifiso Dabengwa is keen to drive up data usage particularly among high-worth South Africans. Image: MTN

Internet

Data becomes MTN's new turf war

Asha Speckman 13 Aug 2014

Branding

Bull Brand refreshes packaging

13 Aug 2014

Ascendis Health acquires six products from Arctic Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals

Ascendis Health acquires six products from Arctic Healthcare

12 Aug 2014

BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show

BizTakeouts

BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show

11 Aug 2014

Trends

Acer chairman to head Global Strategy Office

11 Aug 2014

New Levi's campaign inspired by consumers

Marketing

New Levi's campaign inspired by consumers

11 Aug 2014

Curro's Chris van der Merwe says expects to build seven private schools a year and may own more than 80 schools by 2020

Markets & Investment

Faith restored to Curro's high growth

8 Aug 2014

Telkom's Sipho Maseko is planning to increase value-added-services, Internet protocol TV and on-demand video to the company's portfolio of offering. Image: Telkom

Telecoms & Networks

Job cuts set to resume at Telkom

Thabiso Mochiko 6 Aug 2014

BMi Research sells 35% share to FoneWorx

Trends

BMi Research sells 35% share to FoneWorx

5 Aug 2014

Blue Ribbon launches in Eastern Cape

Trends

Blue Ribbon launches in Eastern Cape

5 Aug 2014

GPI to buy 10% of Spur Corp

Trends

GPI to buy 10% of Spur Corp

31 Jul 2014

takealot.com to sponsor Cape Town 10s 2015

Sponsorship

takealot.com to sponsor Cape Town 10s 2015

31 Jul 2014

More news

The 2014 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards winners announced

Marketing & MediaThe 2014 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards winners announced

1 Sep 2014

Boland Chenin Blanc wins again at 2014 SA Young Wine Show

RetailBoland Chenin Blanc wins again at 2014 SA Young Wine Show

29 Aug 2014

Refreshed Groupon website increases marketplace apps

Marketing & MediaRefreshed Groupon website increases marketplace apps

28 Aug 2014

Spree partners with Next

RetailSpree partners with Next

27 Aug 2014

Solidarity's Marius Croucamp says that MTN should consider retrenchments as a last resort and try and place people in other positions within the organisation. MTN has announced that it will be retrenching staff but has not said how many jobs will go. Image: Twitter

ICTSolidarity asks MTN to find alternative to layoffs

Samuel Mungadze 27 Aug 2014

Media24 launches Efinity

RetailMedia24 launches Efinity

27 Aug 2014

IG's Analyst Shaun Murison says that MTN remains attractive predominantly for its offshore potential from highly populated markets such as Nigeria. Image: Google Plus

FinanceMTN adds R54bn to market capitalisation

26 Aug 2014

Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos

RetailUnilever sells ice cream to Eskimos

Jason (Frich) Frichol 22 Aug 2014

Retailers! One size does not fit all

Marketing & MediaRetailers! One size does not fit all

Mike Saunders 22 Aug 2014

New mobisite for takelot.com offers daily deals

Marketing & MediaNew mobisite for takelot.com offers daily deals

21 Aug 2014

Blue Label Telecoms says it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa as the programme intensifies over the next few years. Image: Blue Label Telecoms

FinanceBlue Label Telecoms revenue up to R19.4bn

21 Aug 2014

Smartphone a must for almost half of holiday travellers

RetailSmartphone a must for almost half of holiday travellers

20 Aug 2014

Stuttafords Sandton signs travel concession

Tourism & TravelStuttafords Sandton signs travel concession

18 Aug 2014

Britain's top beer writer, Ben McFarland (Left) says that all major brands of lager do taste much the same and suggests drinkers should start drinking craft beers if they want to experience different tastes. Image:

ManufacturingDrinkers cannot discern between major beer brands

18 Aug 2014

Yuppiechef.com goes international

RetailYuppiechef.com goes international

15 Aug 2014

South Africa key to Cotton On's African growth

RetailSouth Africa key to Cotton On's African growth

14 Aug 2014

Hungry Lion's integrated campaign roars with success

Marketing & MediaHungry Lion's integrated campaign roars with success

14 Aug 2014

With revenue from voice calls declining for MTN in South Africa, Chief Executive Sifiso Dabengwa is keen to drive up data usage particularly among high-worth South Africans. Image: MTN

ICTData becomes MTN's new turf war

Asha Speckman 13 Aug 2014

Marketing & MediaBull Brand refreshes packaging

13 Aug 2014

Ascendis Health acquires six products from Arctic Healthcare

HealthcareAscendis Health acquires six products from Arctic Healthcare

12 Aug 2014

BizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show

Marketing & MediaBizTakeouts has a blast: Celebrates 100th show

11 Aug 2014

New Levi's campaign inspired by consumers

Marketing & MediaNew Levi's campaign inspired by consumers

11 Aug 2014

Curro's Chris van der Merwe says expects to build seven private schools a year and may own more than 80 schools by 2020

FinanceFaith restored to Curro's high growth

8 Aug 2014

Telkom's Sipho Maseko is planning to increase value-added-services, Internet protocol TV and on-demand video to the company's portfolio of offering. Image: Telkom

ICTJob cuts set to resume at Telkom

Thabiso Mochiko 6 Aug 2014

BMi Research sells 35% share to FoneWorx

RetailBMi Research sells 35% share to FoneWorx

5 Aug 2014

Blue Ribbon launches in Eastern Cape

RetailBlue Ribbon launches in Eastern Cape

5 Aug 2014

GPI to buy 10% of Spur Corp

RetailGPI to buy 10% of Spur Corp

31 Jul 2014

takealot.com to sponsor Cape Town 10s 2015

Marketing & Mediatakealot.com to sponsor Cape Town 10s 2015

31 Jul 2014

SA craft lager earns gold at Berlin festival

RetailSA craft lager earns gold at Berlin festival

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Spur sold food worth R5,5-billion in the year to June. Bet the waiters didn't earn 550m in tips.

FinanceSpur sells food worth R5.5bn in a year

28 Jul 2014

Samsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

RetailSamsung to build R220m TV factory in Durban

28 Jul 2014

J MBusha's Analyst Farai Mapfinya says Vodacom will need to grow its data revenue to offset losses of termination rates. Image: Google+

ICTVodacom boosted by international growth

Samuel Mungadze 28 Jul 2014

SAB's Alan Clark says the first quarter produced strong growth for the company in Africa and Europe, which was partially offset by a drop in demand in Australia. Image: SABMiller

ManufacturingSABMiller first quarter total beverage volumes up 3%

Fifi Peters 24 Jul 2014

Fifty most valuable South African brands led by MTN

Marketing & MediaFifty most valuable South African brands led by MTN

24 Jul 2014

Vehicle sales drop as disposable income growth slows

AutomotiveVehicle sales drop as disposable income growth slows

John Loos 22 Jul 2014

Minette Ferreira (Media 24), Lindiwe Bmhele (Tiger Brands), Maria Petousis (Ask Afrika TGI Director), Ken McArthur (Ask Afrika Executive Chairman)

Marketing & MediaAll Gold takes the lead as Icon Brands' winner

22 Jul 2014

No sustainable recovery in retail yet

RetailNo sustainable recovery in retail yet

John Loos 21 Jul 2014

Distell increases investment in Africa, buys into Kenyan company

RetailDistell increases investment in Africa, buys into Kenyan company

21 Jul 2014

International expert to speak on why consumer goods industry growth is slowing

RetailInternational expert to speak on why consumer goods industry growth is slowing

18 Jul 2014