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Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%

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SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

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FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

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Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%

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FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

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Mike Smollan, Chief Growth Officer at Smollan

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Jessica Mahlekisi is the marketing and digital coordinator in the Luxe division at L’Oréal South Africa. Source: Supplied.

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Source: © Swisherpost Rioters linked to the Cape Town taxi strike were caught on camera looting shops inside the Gugulethu Shopping Mall

Arrests made after looting during Cape Town taxi strike

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Heineken Beverages wins 36 medals at IWSC

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Source: Takealot Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow that will deliver within the hour

Takealot.com trials first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow

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People are pretending to be 'NPCs' on TikTok and it's not just weird, it's also lucrative

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The Clicks Beauty Playground was held at the CTICC in Cape Town. Source: Clicks.

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Karabo Ledwaba 14 Aug 2023

Boxer opens its 450th store in Inanda

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Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

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Mark Mwongela, sales development director for PayPal, Africa.

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Embrace your curves with Thuli Phongolo and Levi's

Embrace your curves with Thuli Phongolo and Levi's

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KLA announces results of the Q2 Quarterly Buzz

KLA announces results of the Q2 Quarterly Buzz

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Meg McCulloch is the co-founder of Jack Black Beer. Source: Supplied.

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Source: © Research Gate Traditional Trade has experienced an impressive post Covid-19 resurgence, with good figures in FMCG sales in 2023

A renaissance in SA's traditional trade sector, with 23.6% growth

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Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.

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Dolls and dollars: why small businesses should be wary of cashing in on Barbiemania with their branding

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Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping

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The game launches today. Source: Supplied.

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Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

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Bata South Africa's distinctive Tomy Takkies brand celebrates women

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#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

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Driving sales with Smart Media in 2024: In-store advertising solutions in Dis-Chem stores

Driving sales with Smart Media in 2024: In-store advertising solutions in Dis-Chem stores

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Source: © 123rf Incubeta shares some insights into the South African retail industry and suggests how local brands can build resilience into their operations

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Heineken, Moutai and Moët & Chandon are the most valuable liquor brands

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Source: Heineken Heineken beverages South Africa has unveiled an employee share ownership plan.

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Heineken Beverages wins 36 medals at IWSC

15 Aug 2023

Source: Takealot Takealot.com is trialling its first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow that will deliver within the hour

Takealot.com trials first-ever on-demand service, TakealotNow

15 Aug 2023

People are pretending to be 'NPCs' on TikTok and it's not just weird, it's also lucrative

Edith Jennifer Hill 14 Aug 2023

The Clicks Beauty Playground was held at the CTICC in Cape Town. Source: Clicks.

Clicks Beauty Playground welcomes 3,000 visiters at CTICC

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Aug 2023

Boxer opens its 450th store in Inanda

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Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

Actress Moliehi Didie Makobane launches lip gloss range

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Mark Mwongela, sales development director for PayPal, Africa.

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Embrace your curves with Thuli Phongolo and Levi's

Embrace your curves with Thuli Phongolo and Levi's

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KLA announces results of the Q2 Quarterly Buzz

KLA announces results of the Q2 Quarterly Buzz

KLA 10 Aug 2023

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Mind the fine print - food producers should beware of placing misleading claims on packaging

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Meg McCulloch is the co-founder of Jack Black Beer. Source: Supplied.

#WomensMonth: Meg McCulloch breaks stereotypes on women and beer

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Source: © Research Gate Traditional Trade has experienced an impressive post Covid-19 resurgence, with good figures in FMCG sales in 2023

A renaissance in SA's traditional trade sector, with 23.6% growth

7 Aug 2023

Judah Zunze's workshop is located in Harare's Warren Park township. Source: Reuters.

Zimbabwean tailors cash in on party apparel demand as vote nears

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Dolls and dollars: why small businesses should be wary of cashing in on Barbiemania with their branding

Graeme Austin 4 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping

Maps shows changes in consumer behaviour, shopping patterns and media consumption

4 Aug 2023

The game launches today. Source: Supplied.

Game collaborates with Blackboard to debut local UGC merchandise on Roblox

4 Aug 2023

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

JNPR 4 Aug 2023

Bata South Africa's distinctive Tomy Takkies brand celebrates women

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#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

#BehindtheIMC: Brian Mtongana, executive creative director at Woolworths

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Driving sales with Smart Media in 2024: In-store advertising solutions in Dis-Chem stores

Driving sales with Smart Media in 2024: In-store advertising solutions in Dis-Chem stores

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Comp Commission challenges Takealot, Google, Uber Eats and Mr D Food

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Image supplied. Hansa's Have They Skipped campaign from Joe Public Cape Town heroes age and experience in a youth-focused advertising landscape

Hansa campaign speaks to over-30s

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Source: © 123rf Incubeta shares some insights into the South African retail industry and suggests how local brands can build resilience into their operations

How local brands can build resilience into their operations

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Heineken, Moutai and Moët & Chandon are the most valuable liquor brands

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Source: Heineken Heineken beverages South Africa has unveiled an employee share ownership plan.

Heineken SA unveils employee share ownership plan

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Challengers to Watch 2023: Mejuri

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Angelo Swartz, the Spar Group's new CEO

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Source: Supplied

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5

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Nkosodumo Mfini is the managing director of Superfoods. Source: Supplied.

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Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) have formed a partnership

Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management join forces

27 Jul 2023

Have you done enough to win over the consumers of the future?

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Namrata Gotarne, NIQ and GfK – an NIQ Company 27 Jul 2023

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The movie has had a direct impact on Barbie sales. Source: Barbie The Movie

Barbie doll sales surge after movie launch

26 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Puma has opened a United Warriors pop up store for the duration of the Netball World Cup being hosted in Cape Town

Puma opens Netball World Cup United Warriors pop up store

25 Jul 2023

Ecoflow store in Canal Walk. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Ecoflow brand store illuminates new solutions

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Source: © University of Pretoria Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers

5 shifts in the informal trading landscape impacting the sector

Sheetal Patel and Mushambi Mutuma, Accenture in Africa 24 Jul 2023

Mystery shopping results now delivered in 24-48 hours by BMi Research

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Marketers, #DoMore celebrating and collaborating on Biz

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Claude Hanan and Luke Jedeikin are behind Bash and Superbalist. Source: Supplied.

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