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Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

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Source: © Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X

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Source: © 123rf Nivea has launched Nivea Connect, a global social mission to combat social isolation and promote meaningful connections

Nivea Connect combats growing social isolation, promotes meaningful connections

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Global food prices rise in January

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Hugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

Hugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

2 Feb 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022

Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Denis J Murphy 31 Jan 2022

Adidas embarks on global hiring spree

Adidas embarks on global hiring spree

31 Jan 2022

East African Breweries sees lingering Covid concerns after strong first half

East African Breweries sees lingering Covid concerns after strong first half

Duncan Miriri 28 Jan 2022

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Unilever to cull 1,500 jobs in major restructuring

26 Jan 2022

Diageo to sell Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo to BGI

Diageo to sell Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo to BGI

26 Jan 2022

No African brands in Brand Finance Global 500 2022 Report

26 Jan 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Iconic fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies

Iconic fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies

24 Jan 2022

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Wunderman Thompson reveals The Future 100: 2022

19 Jan 2022

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2022 - Euromonitor

17 Jan 2022

GlaxoSmithKline rejects Unilever's £50bn bid for consumer health unit

17 Jan 2022

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Global e-commerce payment transactions to surpass $7.5tn by 2026

17 Jan 2022

The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

Edward Sweeney 14 Jan 2022

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

13 Jan 2022

Marko Salic, CEO, Argility Technology Group. Source: Supplied

Smollan buys Argility Technology Group from Capital Eye Investments

12 Jan 2022

Subscription economy to hit $275bn in 2022: Where's the growth coming from?

11 Jan 2022

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

10 Jan 2022

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AI shop assistants: Get ready for a world where you can't tell humans and chatbots apart

Shweta Singh 7 Jan 2022

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

7 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

John Watling 6 Jan 2022

$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Christele Chokossa 5 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

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5 ways retailers can create shopper-first experiences in 2022

31 Dec 2021

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

24 Dec 2021

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McDonald's moves US media buying to Starcom

24 Dec 2021

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

Bizcommunity.com 15 Dec 2021

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Global food prices rise in January

3 Feb 2022

Hugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

Hugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

2 Feb 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022

Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Coffee may become more scarce and expensive thanks to climate change - new research

Denis J Murphy 31 Jan 2022

Adidas embarks on global hiring spree

Adidas embarks on global hiring spree

31 Jan 2022

East African Breweries sees lingering Covid concerns after strong first half

East African Breweries sees lingering Covid concerns after strong first half

Duncan Miriri 28 Jan 2022

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Unilever to cull 1,500 jobs in major restructuring

26 Jan 2022

Diageo to sell Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo to BGI

Diageo to sell Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo to BGI

26 Jan 2022

No African brands in Brand Finance Global 500 2022 Report

26 Jan 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Iconic fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies

Iconic fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies

24 Jan 2022

Source: Wunderman Thompson

Wunderman Thompson reveals The Future 100: 2022

19 Jan 2022

Source: Supplied

Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2022 - Euromonitor

17 Jan 2022

GlaxoSmithKline rejects Unilever's £50bn bid for consumer health unit

17 Jan 2022

Source: ©Ivan Kruk via

Global e-commerce payment transactions to surpass $7.5tn by 2026

17 Jan 2022

The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

Edward Sweeney 14 Jan 2022

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

13 Jan 2022

Marko Salic, CEO, Argility Technology Group. Source: Supplied

Smollan buys Argility Technology Group from Capital Eye Investments

12 Jan 2022

Subscription economy to hit $275bn in 2022: Where's the growth coming from?

11 Jan 2022

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

10 Jan 2022

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AI shop assistants: Get ready for a world where you can't tell humans and chatbots apart

Shweta Singh 7 Jan 2022

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

7 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

John Watling 6 Jan 2022

$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Christele Chokossa 5 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

Source: © fabio formaggio

5 ways retailers can create shopper-first experiences in 2022

31 Dec 2021

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

24 Dec 2021

Source: © Pixabay

McDonald's moves US media buying to Starcom

24 Dec 2021

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

Bizcommunity.com 15 Dec 2021

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

Nike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

14 Dec 2021

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

Source: Kerry Group

Kerry Group fuels growth in Africa with Afribon acquisition

7 Dec 2021

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Tiger Brands centenary: From family business to FMCG giant

6 Dec 2021

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

6 Dec 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Ardagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

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Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

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More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

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Just 40% of shoppers trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

22 Nov 2021

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