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Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

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11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

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8 Jul 2022

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Diageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

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How nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

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When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

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Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

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Research

Drop in optimism among Africa's youth - report

27 Jun 2022

Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

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Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

George Obulutsa 27 Jun 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

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Mondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

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Pernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

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Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

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20 Jun 2022

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Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

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Research

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15 Jun 2022

Coca-Cola delays IPO of African bottling unit

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Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

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Revlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

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African Beer Cup 2022: Continent's best beers awarded

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L'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

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#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

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#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

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Starbucks retreats from Russia

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23 May 2022

Patrik Frisk, outgoing Under Armour CEO and president. Source: Under Armour

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McDonald's to exit Russian market

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$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

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Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

FinanceEML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

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Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

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Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

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Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

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How nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

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Agbaje Lateef 1 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailNew app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Numbers don't lie: Statistics are teaching African retailers lessons about warehouse automation

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Neil Gouveia 28 Jun 2022

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

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Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

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Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

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Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

RetailMondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

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Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

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23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

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Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

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RetailRevlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Coca-Cola delays IPO of African bottling unit

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Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

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RetailRevlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

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African Beer Cup 2022: Continent's best beers awarded

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Source: Firmenich

RetailDSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

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Marketing & MediaTruly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

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Source: L'Oréal

RetailL'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

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#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

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RetailStarbucks retreats from Russia

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Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

AgricultureNut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

23 May 2022

Patrik Frisk, outgoing Under Armour CEO and president. Source: Under Armour

RetailPatrik Frisk to step down as Under Armour CEO

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McDonald's to exit Russian market

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Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

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IRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

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Farfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

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