| |
 | Amazon has launched Amazon.co.za in South Africa... read |
|---|
|
|
|---|
|
 | | A new form of fraud is affecting consumers using their tap and go card to make payments…read |
|  | | According to a recent study, there's been significant growth in South Africa's online retail sector, which surged to R71bn in 2023...read |
|
|---|
|
 | Despite the challenges posed by the avian influenza outbreak in recent months, the South African Poultry Association has confirmed that this year's Galliova Awards will proceed as scheduled... Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | Retailer Spar Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X)... Read |
 | Payfast, the e-commerce company, has rebranded to Network International and the online payment platform will now be known as Payfast by Network... Read |
 | TransUnion’s 2024 State of Omnichannel Fraud Report has found that in 2023 4.1% of all transactions in South Africa were flagged as suspected digital fraud... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | JOHANN NELL South Africa's industrial property sector is thriving across Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, with new developments driven by rising demand for logistics and supply chain facilities due to e-commerce growth... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | The Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) talent search is back and calling on creatives to submit their sensational ‘Screen Dream’ concepts... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | Ninety-five percent (95%) of South African leaders (vs 83% globally) think that e-commerce is growing faster than they can adapt... Read |
 | Speedy delivery capabilities play a crucial role in the market dominance of prominent online retail platforms like Amazon.... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | Fashion labels, boohoo, PrettyLittleThing and boohooMAN are heading to South African shores and will be available to South African consumers exclusively on Superbalist from 8 May 2024.... Read |
 | Trenery recently unveiled its brand-new concept store at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LG LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi... Read |
| FMCG |
 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS As Mother's Day approaches, Lindt South Africa invites you to celebrate the most special woman in your life with moments of indulgence and joy... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MACMOBILE Macmobile has just launched a new logo and website, reflecting its evolution as a fast-growing leader in supporting the fast-moving goods (FMCG) sector... Read |
 | Cadbury is celebrating its 200th anniversary globally, and as part of its celebrations in South Africa, the chocolate brand is bringing back eight limited-edition vintage packaging designs... Read |
| Food & bev. services |
 | ISSUED BY OLC THROUGH THE LINE COMMUNICATIONS In an exciting collaboration event between Spar-letta and the SABC 1 hit TV show Uzalo... Read |
 | The Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct has been revised and enhanced... Read |
| Franchising |
 | Tashas Group founder, Natasha Sideris has been awarded an honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in Management Studies: Entrepreneurship by the University of South Africa (Unisa)... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | ISSUED BY THE BODY SHOP SOUTH AFRICA The Body Shop continues to uphold changemaking beauty standards for communities, customers, and planet through its pioneering Community Fair Trade programme... Read |
 | Haircare brand Sta-Sof-Fro has been named the official sponsorship of Soweto Fashion Week 2024... Read |
| Import/Export |
 | Collaborative efforts between the industry and the Western Cape Government have been focused on working with Transnet Port Terminals to establish a reliable and effective recovery plan aimed at stabilising operations in the short term... Read |
 | Standard Bank leaders emphasised the benefits of international trade and infrastructure investments at the US-Africa Business Summit held last week, advocating for collaboration... Read |
| Packaging |
 | Namaqua Wines has partnered with SIG as its preferred carton packaging supplier for its low alcohol wine selection... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | HAWKEN MCEWAN Changes have been made to the Fica Regulations Act that will they affect High-Value Goods Dealers... Read |
| Research |
 | Euromonitor International's Passport Innovation platform has found that nearly one-third of brands launched in 2022 were discontinued by the end of 2023... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | RUCHELLE MOUTON, ISSUED BY TRACTOR OUTDOOR Ruchelle Mouton discusses the latest trends in retail marketing... Read |
 | MARTINE KEVELHAM Incubeta's Martine Kevelham shares some insight about why retail media is important and how it has helped other regions where Amazon has recently launched... Read |
 | To mark the premiere of Bridgerton Season 3, Netflix and Shondaland unveil new product collections in collaboration with top lifestyle brands... Read |
 | Brands globally are demonstrating robustness, even amidst a period of limited expansion in brand value... Read |
 | Bulldog Gin has launched its latest Bold Ones campaign and is paying homage to its founder, Anshuman Vohra. The Bold Ones campaign previously highlighted the stories of musician Lady Du and fashion designer Wanda Lephoto... Read |
| Retailers |
 | South African Breweries (SAB) has recorded double-digit top-and bottom-line growth in Q1 2024... Read |
 | Retailers have been warned that they need to innovate more or stand a chance to lose a seat at the top table... Read |
 | Astron Energy has signed a 10-year partnership extension agreement with FreshStop, continuing its 15-year journey... Read |
| Technology |
 | ISSUED BY QUICKEASY SOFTWARE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is a powerful investment. It streamlines your business, boosts efficiency, and gives you the data you need to make smart decisions... Read |
 | ISSUED BY LG Global consumer electronics pioneer LG Electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 in the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi, under the brand’s theme of Reinventing Together... Read |
 | JASON SIVE Greater levels of digital adoption and the increasing sophistication of technological tools have ushered in a new era for shoppers while shaping the future of the retail landscape... Read |
| Africa |
|
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS A major undersea cable cut on Sunday disrupted internet services across East Africa... Read |
 | SEAN AVERY Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. Sean Avery, who has undertaken numerous flood and drainage studies throughout Africa, unpacks the problems and potential solutions... Read |
| Business |
|
 | According to data, 87% of applications have been captured on the online system by parents themselves... Read |
| Entrepreneurship |
|
 | Catherine Wijnberg, founder and CEO of Fetola, shares her opinion on what she thinks is the most common reason for small business failure... Read |
| New Press Offices on Bizcommunity | More | Join |
|
|
 | Database360 is a women led business that specialises in database management and direct marketing engagements. Operational for almost 20 years, the team is known for delivering out of the box ideas for clients across the African continent.
|
 | Rennies BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. |
 | Our effervescent team is ready to bring your ideas to life and manage your profile in a way that leads to profitability and brand relevance in the saturated market. |
| Quotes |
|
Mark Twain "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure." John Lennon "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." John C. Maxwell "Success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life. Failure comes when we shrink from them." Winston Churchill "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Robert H. Schuller "Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly." |
More quotes Submit a Quote |
|
| Jobs offered |
|
BMi Research (Pty) Ltd is a research house specialising in consumer, B2B, retail, FMCG and industrial research. Read more >> |
|
| New events to diarise |
|
|
 | Truth's Customer Academy Diploma in Loyalty - 22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024 , Johannesburg
We are delighted to announce our Customer Academy Diploma in Loyalty, 2 days of jam-packed loyalty training. This gives each successful student the personal certification of CADipLTM. More info >> |
|---|
 | DataFest - 3 Jun 2024 to 5 Jun 2024 , Johannesburg
DataFest: unique conference with top speakers, trend sessions, networking, and lots of fun for DataFesties! More info >> |
|---|
|
|
|
