Challenges and opportunities in the age of digital transformation
The digital world's landscape is perpetually shifting. As we stand at the cusp of the greatest technological revolution, digital transformation is more...
‘We can’t afford to wait’ – Shoprite Group invests heavily in...
The Shoprite Group has almost doubled the amount of renewable energy used in its operations to 103 234MWh (FY 2022: 54 138...
AbaQulusi Plaza redevelopment complete
AbaQulusi Plaza, formerly Vryheid Plaza, has reopened its doors after an 18-month redevelopment programme. On 22 November 2023, Cllr Khehla Mkhwanazi, the...
Consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals the results of the 3rd Quarterly...
KLA, the exclusive partner for YouGov in the sub-Saharan region, has unveiled the latest findings of the third edition of the Quarterly...
Black Friday data highlights consumer adoption of buy-now-pay-later
Black Friday sales data has revealed the growing adoption of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) payment options as South African consumers seek cost-effective alternatives to...
Somerset Mall’s 30th anniversary: A retail success story and a catalyst...
Somerset Mall, a prominent player in the retail and commercial property sector, is marking its 30th anniversary this year, and it’s an...
The Holy Grail of marketing: An integrated view of offline and...
Digital channels have transformed marketing over the past 15 years by allowing brands to use algorithms to get the right message to...
Shoprite Group’s 2023 top suppliers of the year announced
Small suppliers Hope Sonic, Jacobs Jam and Crispe Cookies are among the exceptional suppliers honoured at the Shoprite Group's 2023 Supplier of...
Food & beverage sector surges by 57%, retail grows by 52%...
The Food & Beverage industry as well as Retail were the big online winners over the Black Friday...
Festive season to see more gifting without glitter as consumers practice...
Leading up to the holiday season, South Africans are preparing to ditch the work shackles and enjoy a well-deserved break. For some,...
Retailers need to be on the ball when it comes to...
Sales volumes this Black Friday and Cyber Monday will provide a key indicator of what South Africans are buying, what payment methods...
Graphene in consumer goods: Revolution or evolution?
Since its isolation in 2004, graphene has received widespread attention as a "wonder" material, with the reported potential to enable a whole...
Payfast tracks R600k Black Friday spend
Payment platform Payfast reported a record-high Black Friday payment, with one individual spending R627 000 in one transaction. Other insights include the...
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper adds gamification to its programme
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced ‘Smart Hopper’ – an exciting game in its relaunched app that customers can play daily...
Findings show that entrepreneurs are achieving revenue growth despite challenges
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are often forced to find innovative solutions to overcome the multitude of serious challenges in our country. However,...
Top stories you may have missed
Here are some of the top stories our readers found most interesting this past week:
Air fryers deals still top the list for Black Friday deal...
Air fryers continue to reign supreme as the most coveted items among Black Friday deal seekers, marking an impressive seven-year streak, says...
Watch how South Africans are buying on Black Friday
Peach Payments today launches its Black Friday Dashboard live on its website (peachpayments.com/black-friday). The dashboard shows the number of transactions processed via...