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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

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia, boosting production capacity by 30%

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia, boosting production capacity by 30%

5 Nov 2024

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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#ShopperMarketing: Consumers consider brands for just 10 seconds in store

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#ShopperMarketing: The current and future state of retail

#ShopperMarketing: The current and future state of retail

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RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

24 Oct 2017

Gateway 'Out the Box' shopper promotion.

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23 Oct 2017

#BODJHB: Chris Weylandt on the basics of retail

Jessica Tennant 20 Oct 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

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#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Oct 2017

Shreenal Ruparelia appointed new MD of Jumia Food

Shreenal Ruparelia appointed new MD of Jumia Food

18 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: A premium African surf brand with global appeal

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Oct 2017

Morris and Mtongana.

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Leigh Andrews 16 Oct 2017

Instant, secure, cashless payment for 33 African countries

Instant, secure, cashless payment for 33 African countries

13 Oct 2017

A new distribution landscape: Bringing blockchain to the travel industry

11 Oct 2017

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

10 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

Cari Coetzee 10 Oct 2017

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

6 Oct 2017

AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

5 Oct 2017

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

4 Oct 2017

Nigerians spent $3bn annually on foreign goods - MAN

Nigerians spent $3bn annually on foreign goods - MAN

Olajide Fabamise 4 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Fashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

A barley harvest from a local sourcing partnership Heineken initiated in Ethiopia.

Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa

Justin Probyn 27 Sep 2017

Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

Jamie Matroos 26 Sep 2017

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

20 Sep 2017

Toys 'R' Us SA won't be affected by US and Canada bankruptcy

Toys 'R' Us SA won't be affected by US and Canada bankruptcy

Karl Gernetzky 20 Sep 2017

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

19 Sep 2017

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Big data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

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Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa's consumer goods industry

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#ShopperMarketing: The current and future state of retail

#ShopperMarketing: The current and future state of retail

Dave Nemeth 24 Oct 2017

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

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24 Oct 2017

Gateway 'Out the Box' shopper promotion.

#ShopperMarketing: Case study - Gateway Theatre of Shopping

23 Oct 2017

#BODJHB: Chris Weylandt on the basics of retail

Jessica Tennant 20 Oct 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Oct 2017

Shreenal Ruparelia appointed new MD of Jumia Food

Shreenal Ruparelia appointed new MD of Jumia Food

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#EntrepreneurMonth: A premium African surf brand with global appeal

Lauren Hartzenberg 17 Oct 2017

Morris and Mtongana.

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Leigh Andrews 16 Oct 2017

Instant, secure, cashless payment for 33 African countries

Instant, secure, cashless payment for 33 African countries

13 Oct 2017

A new distribution landscape: Bringing blockchain to the travel industry

11 Oct 2017

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

Dangote: Nigeria is learning how to produce the entire value chain

10 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

#EntrepreneurMonth: At the forefront of customer feedback and online reputation management

Cari Coetzee 10 Oct 2017

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

6 Oct 2017

AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

AB InBev completes deal to sell interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

5 Oct 2017

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

4 Oct 2017

Nigerians spent $3bn annually on foreign goods - MAN

Nigerians spent $3bn annually on foreign goods - MAN

Olajide Fabamise 4 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

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Fashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

A barley harvest from a local sourcing partnership Heineken initiated in Ethiopia.

Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa

Justin Probyn 27 Sep 2017

Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market

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Jamie Matroos 26 Sep 2017

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

20 Sep 2017

Toys 'R' Us SA won't be affected by US and Canada bankruptcy

Toys 'R' Us SA won't be affected by US and Canada bankruptcy

Karl Gernetzky 20 Sep 2017

Bruno Witvoet, Unilever Africa president and Mechell Chetty, Unilever vice president for HR, Africa, at the opening of Unilever’s new Africa hub.

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19 Sep 2017

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

19 Sep 2017

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Big data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

Big data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

Garth Meier 19 Sep 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

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Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Nigeria and SA's fragile economic recovery

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13 Sep 2017

Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X

Apple lays claim to smartphone future with new flagship iPhone X

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Automation, smart technology ushers in new era of manufacturing

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8 Sep 2017

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Lego cuts jobs, overhauls business following drop in revenue

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#MediaAlert! Windhoek Beer and Jupiter part ways

#MediaAlert! Windhoek Beer and Jupiter part ways

31 Aug 2017

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Setting up shop in Africa presents challenges

31 Aug 2017

Research indicates payment markets to pass $5tn by 2020

Research indicates payment markets to pass $5tn by 2020

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#Pamro2017: Data is becoming the oil of consumer marketing

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