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This is what retailers should prioritise this silly season

Retailers

This is what retailers should prioritise this silly season

Mark Thomson 17 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Koketso Mano, FNB senior economist.

Economy

South Africa’s formal economy contracts in 3Q24 amid job losses

Koketso Mano 12 Dec 2024

How is SA’s middle class feeling going into the holidays?

Research

How is SA’s middle class feeling going into the holidays?

Issued by BrandMapp 5 Dec 2024

Source: Roy Lazarus of Park Village Auctions.

Markets & Investment

Through an auctioneer's lens: turning market challenges into investment advantages

4 Dec 2024

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4th Industrial Revolution

South Africa's new digital nomad visa - for the ultimate workcation

Lizelle Ellmann van Rhyn 3 Dec 2024

South Africa’s automotive industry at a crossroads

Automotive

South Africa’s automotive industry at a crossroads

Siyabonga Mthembu 29 Nov 2024

Pernod Ricard introduces SIP, a support system for SA's hospitality industry

Food & bev. services

Pernod Ricard introduces SIP, a support system for SA's hospitality industry

27 Nov 2024

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Marketing

Ambush marketing will play a significant role in Black Friday sales. Don't be caught out

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Nov 2024

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz Results for Q3 2024

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the Quarterly Buzz Results for Q3 2024

Issued by KLA 19 Nov 2024

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

Hospitality

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

19 Nov 2024

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

Trends

Top global consumer trends for 2025 - Euromonitor Intl

14 Nov 2024

TFG says sales turning higher after first-half profit drop

Sales

TFG says sales turning higher after first-half profit drop

Nqobile Dludla 13 Nov 2024

Retailers

Crack the code: Understanding — Use By, Sell By, and Best Before dates

12 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

Palm View: Exclusively designed for 50+ living, open to all investors

11 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf South Africans are demonstrating resilience and adaptability in response to inflationary pressures, but this has led to a decline in alcohol and fast food purchases

Retail

Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

Danette Breitenbach 12 Nov 2024

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Retail

[UPDATED]: From Amazon to Massmart: discover Black Friday deals in South Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 26 Nov 2024

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

E-commerce

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

30 Oct 2024

Businesses can act as partners during times of inflation

Retailers

Businesses can act as partners during times of inflation

25 Oct 2024

Agro-processing

Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

The Samsung Z Fold6 is the best foldable smartphone the Korean giant has ever produced, but the party trick is getting stale.

Mobile & Apps

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a poor fit for SA

Lindsey Schutters 23 Oct 2024

Image source: Rabia Elif Aksoy –

Remuneration & Payroll

Salary increase predictions for 2024/2025

22 Oct 2024

What South Africans want from bars and restaurants

Trends

What South Africans want from bars and restaurants

21 Oct 2024

Financial Services

The two-pot lid is lifted – and providing for education is a priority for South Africans

17 Oct 2024

Retail & Hospitality Property

Airbnb calls for registration in South Africa

7 Oct 2024

From passion to productivity

SMEs

From passion to productivity

Issued by Business Partners Limited 4 Oct 2024

Use Black Friday to set your business up for success with these 7 insights

Digital

Use Black Friday to set your business up for success with these 7 insights

Zaida Kamish, Issued by Incubeta 23 Sep 2024

Tourism leadership conference tackles inclusive growth, job creation in SA

Tourism

Tourism leadership conference tackles inclusive growth, job creation in SA

23 Sep 2024

SA consumers getting relief from less load shedding but still taking strain from higher prices

Retail

SA consumers getting relief from less load shedding but still taking strain from higher prices

Issued by NielsenIQ 18 Sep 2024

Property

Urgent call for interest-rate cut to rejuvenate SA's property market

Katja Hamilton 18 Sep 2024

A view shows part of Dangote oil refinery in Ibeju Lekki district, on the outskirts of Lagos. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Energy

Second fuel price hike in Nigeria in as many weeks

Camillus Eboh 17 Sep 2024

Data-rich loyalty programmes can boost retail businesses in SA

CRM

Data-rich loyalty programmes can boost retail businesses in SA

12 Sep 2024

How Gen AI can ease the burden of consumer decision-making

Technology

How Gen AI can ease the burden of consumer decision-making

Junaid Kleinschmidt 10 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

Newinbosch pioneers sustainable and affordable urban living

5 Sep 2024

Top 4 payment trends shaping the future of online travel agencies

Travel

Top 4 payment trends shaping the future of online travel agencies

4 Sep 2024

Socal grant applicants queue at the Eerste River Sassa office. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Health & Welfare

Rules for R370-a-month social grant to be challenged in court in October

Marecia Damons 3 Sep 2024

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts predicted to boost homebuyer confidence and market activity soon

3 Sep 2024

South African motorists get welcome relief at the pumps.

Fuel & Energy

South Africans rejoice at fourth fuel price drop

3 Sep 2024

Finance

Navigating short-term insurance: Insights into SA's consumer behaviour

26 Aug 2024

Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding

Primary & Secondary Education

Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding

23 Aug 2024

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the quarterly buzz results for Q2 2024

Research

Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the quarterly buzz results for Q2 2024

Issued by KLA 21 Aug 2024

Gen Z, Millennials show shift in parent buying behaviour

Retail

Gen Z, Millennials show shift in parent buying behaviour

21 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Trust has never mattered in business more than it does today, yet price-based shopping is driving customer behaviour

CRM, CX, UX

3 ways to combat AI-generated fake content and build brand trust

Charlie Stewart 19 Aug 2024

NIQ South Africa releases FMCG and Tech Durables sales data for Q2 2024

Research

NIQ South Africa releases FMCG and Tech Durables sales data for Q2 2024

Issued by NielsenIQ 15 Aug 2024

Dion Chang outlines shifts and trends impacting SA's retail industry

Trends

Dion Chang outlines shifts and trends impacting SA's retail industry

15 Aug 2024

South Africa's Woolworths flags sharp drop in profit as shoppers spend less

Retailers

South Africa's Woolworths flags sharp drop in profit as shoppers spend less

Nqobile Dludla 6 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Part 1 of the South African Customer Experience Report discusses the giant disconnect between businesses and consumers

CRM, CX, UX

Part 1: South African Customer Experience Report - The giant disconnect

30 Jul 2024

Economy

Drop in take-home pay for June, but pensions improved

25 Jul 2024

Massmart introduces budget-friendly food staple, Econo samp

FMCG

Massmart introduces budget-friendly food staple, Econo samp

24 Jul 2024