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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)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

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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

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

22 Oct 2024

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E-commerce

Drone delivery picks up in Africa as Jumia partners with Zipline

Bhargav Acharya 1 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Retail Marketing

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Media

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

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Retailers

Walmart offers to buy remaining stake in Massmart

Nqobile Dludla 29 Aug 2022

Jonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

Retailers

Jonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

29 Aug 2022

#WomensMonth: Cotton On Group's Natalie Wills leads with heart

Retailers

#WomensMonth: Cotton On Group's Natalie Wills leads with heart

Lauren Hartzenberg 24 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied

Fashion & Homeware

'The future of luxury': Pandora embraces lab-made diamonds

24 Aug 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted. Source: Adidas

Fashion & Homeware

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to step down

23 Aug 2022

Kwik launches delivery, e-commerce services in Ibadan

Logistics & Transport

Kwik launches delivery, e-commerce services in Ibadan

23 Aug 2022

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Retailers

Reebok owner acquires Ted Baker fashion chain for $254m

16 Aug 2022

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

Circular Economy & Waste Management

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

Seun Kolade and Muyiwa Oyinlola 16 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

FMCG

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

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Banking & Finance

'Buy now pay later' users to exceed 900 million by 2027

8 Aug 2022

Source: iRobot

Technology

Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot in $1.7bn deal

8 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

E-commerce

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

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Import/Export

Helping Africa's coffee, wine producers access Chinese consumers

3 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Shoprite chalks up 9.6% annual sales rise

Nqobile Dludla 26 Jul 2022

Nigerian bakers suspend production over high costs

Food & bev. services

Nigerian bakers suspend production over high costs

Camillus Eboh 21 Jul 2022

Why the V&A's new Africa Fashion exhibition is important - and long overdue

Exhibitions & Events

Why the V&A's new Africa Fashion exhibition is important - and long overdue

Benita Odogwu-Atkinson 20 Jul 2022

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Retailers

H&M to cease operations in Russia

19 Jul 2022

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

Retailers

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

19 Jul 2022

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

ESG & Sustainability

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

18 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

Fashion & Homeware

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

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

FMCG

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

13 Jul 2022

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

Fintech

EML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

Fintech

Flutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

FMCG

Diageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

FMCG

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

How nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

Design & Manufacturing

How nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

Agbaje Lateef 1 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

Technology

New app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

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Source: Reuters

RetailDrone delivery picks up in Africa as Jumia partners with Zipline

Bhargav Acharya 1 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Retail#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Marketing & MediaAugust 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailWalmart offers to buy remaining stake in Massmart

Nqobile Dludla 29 Aug 2022

Jonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

RetailJonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

29 Aug 2022

#WomensMonth: Cotton On Group's Natalie Wills leads with heart

Retail#WomensMonth: Cotton On Group's Natalie Wills leads with heart

Lauren Hartzenberg 24 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied

Retail'The future of luxury': Pandora embraces lab-made diamonds

24 Aug 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted. Source: Adidas

RetailAdidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to step down

23 Aug 2022

Kwik launches delivery, e-commerce services in Ibadan

Logistics & TransportKwik launches delivery, e-commerce services in Ibadan

23 Aug 2022

Source:

RetailReebok owner acquires Ted Baker fashion chain for $254m

16 Aug 2022

African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

ESG & SustainabilityAfrican digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value - but there are gaps

Seun Kolade and Muyiwa Oyinlola 16 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

RetailJohnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

Source:

Retail'Buy now pay later' users to exceed 900 million by 2027

8 Aug 2022

Source: iRobot

RetailAmazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot in $1.7bn deal

8 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

RetailFacebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

Source:

RetailHelping Africa's coffee, wine producers access Chinese consumers

3 Aug 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailShoprite chalks up 9.6% annual sales rise

Nqobile Dludla 26 Jul 2022

Nigerian bakers suspend production over high costs

RetailNigerian bakers suspend production over high costs

Camillus Eboh 21 Jul 2022

Why the V&A's new Africa Fashion exhibition is important - and long overdue

RetailWhy the V&A's new Africa Fashion exhibition is important - and long overdue

Benita Odogwu-Atkinson 20 Jul 2022

Source: ©jewhyte -

RetailH&M to cease operations in Russia

19 Jul 2022

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

RetailNike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

19 Jul 2022

New WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

ESG & SustainabilityNew WWF report makes case for circular plastics economy in Africa

18 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

RetailEthical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

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

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

13 Jul 2022

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

FinanceEML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

RetailSalmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

How nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

RetailHow nanotechnology can revive Nigeria's textile industry

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

Logistics & TransportNumbers don't lie: Statistics are teaching African retailers lessons about warehouse automation

Neil Gouveia 28 Jun 2022

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

Energy & MiningWhen you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

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RetailDrop in optimism among Africa's youth - report

27 Jun 2022

Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

RetailAmethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

George Obulutsa 27 Jun 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

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

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

RetailPernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

RetailMars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

RetailFNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

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RetailRevlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

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RetailUncertainty ahead: The state of African consumer sentiment

15 Jun 2022

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