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Pick n Pay to exit NigeriaNqobile Dludla

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

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

Is Elon Musk winning the legal war or losing the ad battle as Unilever and X settle

By Danette Breitenbach 16 Oct 2024

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Trends

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

Technology

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

6 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Trends

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

Fashion & Homeware

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

Source: ©ammentorp via

Technology

The metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

E-commerce

Senegal's Kwely launches made-in-Africa wholesale marketplace

19 Dec 2022

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

FMCG

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

E-commerce

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied

Technology

How tech can serve retailers facing pressure to innovate

Marlene Naidoo 7 Dec 2022

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Retail Marketing

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Carl W Jones 6 Dec 2022

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

Fashion & Homeware

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

1 Dec 2022

Source:

Trends

5 retail predictions ahead of the holiday season

29 Nov 2022

What's topping shopper wish lists this festive season? Discounts!

Research

What's topping shopper wish lists this festive season? Discounts!

28 Nov 2022

Source: Massmart

Retailers

Walmart's R6.4bn buyout of Massmart a done deal

23 Nov 2022

Shoprite to shut operations in Democratic Republic of Congo

Retailers

Shoprite to shut operations in Democratic Republic of Congo

Stanis Bujakera 23 Nov 2022

Mattel launches NFT marketplace

E-commerce

Mattel launches NFT marketplace

22 Nov 2022

Source:

Retail Marketing

Ye and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

Pankhuri Malhotra 10 Nov 2022

Source:

Fashion & Homeware

Levi's appoints Michelle Gass as president and CEO-in-waiting

10 Nov 2022

Source: Puma

Fashion & Homeware

Puma boss Bjørn Gulden named new Adidas CEO

9 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

Retail Marketing

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

Trends

Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Source:

Packaging

Major brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

ESG

Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied

Banking & Finance

Buy now pay later spend to soar, fuelled by macro-economic pressures

26 Oct 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

Research

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Cotton exporter Benin developing home-grown textile industry

Design & Manufacturing

Cotton exporter Benin developing home-grown textile industry

Alison Williams 24 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

Fashion & Homeware

H&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

Walmart doubles down on Africa despite a decade of frustration

Retailers

Walmart doubles down on Africa despite a decade of frustration

Nqobile Dludla 21 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters/Francis Kokoroko

Retailers

Ghana traders close shops to protest worsening economy

Francis Kokoroko and Cooper Inveen 20 Oct 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

FMCG

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

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Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

RetailAfrica's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

RetailVictoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

Source: ©ammentorp via

RetailThe metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

RetailSenegal's Kwely launches made-in-Africa wholesale marketplace

19 Dec 2022

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

RetailLuisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

RetailGrocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailHow tech can serve retailers facing pressure to innovate

Marlene Naidoo 7 Dec 2022

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

RetailBalenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Carl W Jones 6 Dec 2022

Pre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

RetailPre-loved fashion platform Yaga raises €2.2m to fuel growth

1 Dec 2022

Source:

Retail5 retail predictions ahead of the holiday season

29 Nov 2022

What's topping shopper wish lists this festive season? Discounts!

RetailWhat's topping shopper wish lists this festive season? Discounts!

28 Nov 2022

Source: Massmart

RetailWalmart's R6.4bn buyout of Massmart a done deal

23 Nov 2022

Shoprite to shut operations in Democratic Republic of Congo

RetailShoprite to shut operations in Democratic Republic of Congo

Stanis Bujakera 23 Nov 2022

Mattel launches NFT marketplace

RetailMattel launches NFT marketplace

22 Nov 2022

Source:

RetailYe and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

Pankhuri Malhotra 10 Nov 2022

Source:

RetailLevi's appoints Michelle Gass as president and CEO-in-waiting

10 Nov 2022

Source: Puma

RetailPuma boss Bjørn Gulden named new Adidas CEO

9 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

RetailPMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

RetailTrends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Source:

RetailMajor brands failing to meet plastic sustainability goals

3 Nov 2022

Source: feathercollector -

RetailCadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailBuy now pay later spend to soar, fuelled by macro-economic pressures

26 Oct 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

RetailHow digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Cotton exporter Benin developing home-grown textile industry

RetailCotton exporter Benin developing home-grown textile industry

Alison Williams 24 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailH&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

Walmart doubles down on Africa despite a decade of frustration

RetailWalmart doubles down on Africa despite a decade of frustration

Nqobile Dludla 21 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters/Francis Kokoroko

RetailGhana traders close shops to protest worsening economy

Francis Kokoroko and Cooper Inveen 20 Oct 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

RetailNestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

Source: ©Grosescu Alberto -

RetailAfrica's luxury resale shoppers flock to Louis Vuitton

13 Oct 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

RetailFast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

13 Oct 2022

Cameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

AgricultureCameroon, Nigeria request to join Ivory-Ghana cocoa initiative

Ange Aboa 13 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

RetailNigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

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RetailCost of e-commerce fraud to exceed $48bn in 2023 - BNPL poses major risk

12 Oct 2022

Source:

RetailLindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

Source:

RetailCan we right-size inventory for hyperlocal shopping?

David Lancefield 6 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailMassmart prepares to shut Game stores in East and West Africa

5 Oct 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

RetailSouth Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Prosper Cashew hosts event to address challenges in Nigeria's cashew processing industry

AgricultureProsper Cashew hosts event to address challenges in Nigeria's cashew processing industry

30 Sep 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

RetailBisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

Outgoing Unilever CEO Alan Jope. Source: Supplied

RetailUnilever CEO Alan Jope to retire

27 Sep 2022