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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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#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

FMCG

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

Research

Brands must balance digital innovation and trust to serve Africa's consumers - study

17 Apr 2023

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

Packaging

Tupperware business on the brink of collapse

14 Apr 2023

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FMCG

How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

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Technology

The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Easter eggs: Their evolution from chicken to chocolate

FMCG

Easter eggs: Their evolution from chicken to chocolate

Serin Quinn 6 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Fashion & Homeware

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

Health & Beauty

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

Retail Marketing

Pepsi overhauls logo and visual identity after 14 years

30 Mar 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

FMCG

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

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FMCG

Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

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Regulatory

An international battle over cheese has left European producers feeling bitter

Enrico Bonadio and Andrea Zappalaglio 24 Mar 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

Food & bev. services

KFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

FMCG

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Fashion & Homeware

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Energy crisis likely to hit TFG Africa sales by R1bn

Nqobile Dludla 13 Mar 2023

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FMCG

R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

Packaging

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

9 Mar 2023

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Banking & Finance

Nearly 70% of consumer payments to be instant by 2027

9 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Truworths' earnings boosted by credit sales

Nqobile Dludla 24 Feb 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Retail

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

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Fashion & Homeware

Hermès to give all 19,700 employees globally a €4,000 bonus

22 Feb 2023

African online retailer Jumia's Q4 losses narrow on cost savings

E-commerce

African online retailer Jumia's Q4 losses narrow on cost savings

Nqobile Dludla 17 Feb 2023

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

Fashion & Homeware

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

Call to apply: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programmes

Fashion & Homeware

Call to apply: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programmes

13 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Trends

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

Design & Manufacturing

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

8 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

Fashion & Homeware

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

ESG

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

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Retailers

Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

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RetailL'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

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30 Mar 2023

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29 Mar 2023

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24 Mar 2023

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Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

RetailKFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

RetailKellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

RetailGlobal Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailEnergy crisis likely to hit TFG Africa sales by R1bn

Nqobile Dludla 13 Mar 2023

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RetailR40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

Big changes coming to Toblerone's iconic packaging

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9 Mar 2023

Source:

RetailNearly 70% of consumer payments to be instant by 2027

9 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailTruworths' earnings boosted by credit sales

Nqobile Dludla 24 Feb 2023

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

RetailAdvantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

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RetailHermès to give all 19,700 employees globally a €4,000 bonus

22 Feb 2023

African online retailer Jumia's Q4 losses narrow on cost savings

RetailAfrican online retailer Jumia's Q4 losses narrow on cost savings

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Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

RetailPharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

Call to apply: Fashionomics Africa incubator and accelerator programmes

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13 Feb 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Retail#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

RetailNew Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

8 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

RetailReebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

RetailPlastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

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RetailSecond-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

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27 Jan 2023

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