Future-focused brands - 10 Sep 2018

A hot topic of conversation last week was Nike revealing American athlete Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its new 'Just Do It: 30th anniversary' campaign. Keith Rathbone explains why Nike's move to mix racial politics with sport will be vindicated.

Sticking with fashion, Zara owner Inditex has announced plans to have all its brands available to purchase online anywhere in the world by 2020. And I interview Bernard Bultemeier, founder of Jekyll and Hide, who talks luxury leather, global expansion, independent retail and accessory trends.

Meanwhile, Maroefah Smith chats to Tamsin van Tonder, the founder of Glow Theory, about bringing K-Beauty to South Africa. And Eugene Yiga interviews Fleur le Cordeur founder Heike le Cordeur about her uniquely beautiful floral creations.

In other big news, payments startup Yoco secures $16m in funding, SA Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announces that the listeriosis outbreak is over, and Coca-Cola is to acquire Costa Limited for $5.1bn.

Ending off, I share my pick of beverage products that have hit the retail shelves recently in #FreshOnTheShelf, and Cadbury celebrates 80 years in South Africa.

Until next week, enjoy!

Lauren Hartzenberg
Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com