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|  | | Checkers has announced that it is beta testing the new and improved version the Sixty60 app, enabling customers to shop for over 10,000 larger Hyper products...read |
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 | HERBERT THELEDI Rural development hinges on strategic infrastructure investments, unlocking potential and fostering inclusive prosperity, yet there are also challenges up ahead needing innovative solutions... Read |
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 | NATALIE VAN DER MERWE & JAMES GUTHRIE Natalie Van Der Merwe and James Guthrie discuss the challenges SMEs face when it comes to creating a cost-effective contact centre... Read |
 | Customer personalisation can help to make a big difference and help businesses stay more connected with their customers and help to stand out amongst their competitors... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | An exciting new concept at Decorex Cape Town will feature room sets uniquely curated to bring emojis to life in physical form... Read |
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 | Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za, says that to accelerate further, e-tailers will need to continue evolving and innovating... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY MPACT Landfill sites reaching capacity and littering tarnishing South Africa's landscape are undeniable challenges. However, by collaborating intelligently — bringing together packaging manufacturers, brand owners, and consumers — we can enact substantial change... Read |
 | SA Harvest received R1m from H&M South Africa to help fund its mission to end hunger in the country... Read |
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 | GARY KOETSER Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels gives 8 best practices for greener events... Read |
 | K-Way South Africa has renewed its sponsorship for two trail running events: SkyRun and MaxiRace Cape Winelands... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | In an exclusive partnership, Mr Price Sport is bringing Spanish sports clothing and shoe brand, Joma to South Africa... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Introducing an autumn sunset in a bottle...Three Ships Whisky unveils the latest addition to the Master’s Collection, a 13-Year-Old Single Malt Cape Ruby Cask Finish, launching on World Whisky Day... Read |
 | The latest NielsenIQ Consumer Outlook 2024 report reveals that there has been a notable shift in consumer behaviour as preferences have increasingly leaned away from premium market offerings towards more economically priced options... Read |
 | Heritage Capital, a 100% Black female-owned private equity fund manager, has announced its latest investment in the specialised dairy sector with Fairview Cheese... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY FRESH AF In an everchanging world, it’s important to always stay ahead of the curve. We must not only anticipate change, but we must also strive to lead it and even design it. That’s what the launch of the Future Menus Trends list 2024 is all about... Read |
 | The South African Bar & Beverage Awards is now accepting nominations for 2024... Read |
| Franchising |
 | In South Africa there are around 85,000 restaurants, many of which are within the 850 franchise systems in the fast food and restaurant sector, a market that’s expected to reach an estimated $4,9bn by 2026... Read |
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 | Siya Kolisi appears on limited-edition Red Bull cans and fans can celebrate life with him by interacting with a filter on TikTok... Read |
| Research |
 | Euromonitor International says more than 50% of consumers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) favour discounts and offers alongside free products from their loyalty membership... Read |
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 | KARABO LEDWABA The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled in favour of Woolworths after a complainant argued that the advertisement for Woolworths’ "rBST hormone-free milk" was misleading and could potentially cause unnecessary public fear... Read |
 | The 2024 Creative Marketer of the Year title has been awarded to Unilever by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | Bob Group, an e-commerce ecosystem, has brought six new offerings of smart locker and counter delivery services to KwaZulu-Natal... Read |
| Retailers |
 | Walmart sourcing experts are developing a virtual merchandise showroom from which local Massmart buyers can view and select potential items... Read |
 | The Crocs Menlyn store celebrated its 16th year bringing one-of-a-kind shoe styles and accessories to customers with a store revamp... Read |
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 | BHARGAV ACHARYA South Africa's rand strengthened against the dollar, supported by positive retail sales data and a subdued US inflation report... Read |
 | BHARGAV ACHARYA South Africa's March retail sales grew by 2.3% year-on-year, rebounding from February's decline, with a 1.4% increase in monthly sales... Read |
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 | JACQUES LIEBENBERG Incidences of crimes such as shrinkage and shoplifting are rising concerns for South African retailers as consumers continue to come under enormous economic pressure... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | ISSUED BY BIDVEST MOBILITY Bidvest Mobility will showcase its cutting-edge supply chain management solutions, while Vuzix will feature its purpose-driven AR smart glasses, at the upcoming 2024 SAPICS Conference and Exhibition... Read |
 | Supply chain or distribution failure made the top 10 risks at number six in Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey when it comes to events such as elections... Read |
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 | Reebok has unveiled a personalised AI experience that will send sneaker fans into the future of fashion... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY KANTAR Kantar’s Blueprint for Brand Growth is built on an analysis of 6.5 billion consumer data points, on how people feel and act, collected over the past decade, and reveals the key drivers of brand growth, providing a decision-making framework for marketers to better control the levers of growth that shape their brand future... Read |
 | Minister of Tourism, Patricia De Lille, delivered her keynote speech at Africa’s Travel Indaba, emphasising Africa's boundless potential for tourism sector growth... Read |
 | An international research team has won the 2023 Cozzarelli Prize for a paper on the potential of ‘forgotten’ food crops in sub-Saharan Africa... Read |
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 | ANAIT MIRIDZHANIAN South Africa's top court ruled on Monday, 20 May 2024, that former president Jacob Zuma was not eligible to run for parliament in this month's election, a closely-watched decision as it could affect the outcome... Read |
 | Ramaphosa signs NHI Bill, opposed by Winde and Mbombo due to concerns of unconstitutionality, affordability, and practicality. They seek amendments... Read |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa says healthcare ‘apartheid’ must end, but opposition parties and the private medical industry are likely to go straight to court over the NHI Bill... Read |
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 | Google's Hustle Academy returns to Africa for 2024 after a brief hiatus, now powered by AI... Read |
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 | Africa's Travel Indaba, which took place from 13 to 16 May at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, highlighted South Africa's emerging potential as a hub for film and music, sparking conversations on leveraging these industries to boost tourism growth... Read |
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