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...
Woolworths appoints Zaid Manjra as new CFO
Woolworths has announced the appointment of interim CFO Zaid Manjra, replacing Reeza Isaacs, who left at the end of June 2023.
Black Friday: Consumer spends over R234 000 on a single purchase
One South African has already spent R234 448 in a single online purchase, according to payment platform Payfast, while the smallest transaction...
Retailers redefining innovation in the electricity crisis
It is said that the electricity crisis is currently costing the country around R900 million a day. One of South Africa’s biggest...
Consumer price inflation for October 2023
As expected, Consumer price inflation accelerated further in October, to 5.9% year-on-year, compared to 5.4% in September.
Inflation has...
Shoprite and Checkers support small suppliers this Black Friday
Shoprite and Checkers are helping small suppliers grow their volumes this Black Friday as customers flock to its stores looking for value on everyday...
What South Africans are planning around Black Friday – Trade Intelligence
South Africans are pretty excited about Black Friday this year, but in a sobering way. Trade Intelligence partnered with Chirp to run...
Pick n Pay shines among the best for Christmas taste
Pick n Pay’s intensified drive this year to bring customers an exceptional gourmet festive fest has reaped the rewards, as the retailer clinched an...
Standard Bank expects consumers to tread cautiously with spend this Black...
This year's Black Friday weekend is expected to bring in record sales with retailers already offering their discounts in the hopes of capturing consumer...
Stay ahead of the game using PPI to maximise savings this...
Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary spending is under pressure,...
Babies R Us donates NICU Transport Incubator from Preemie Heart Proceeds
Babies R Us handed over a NICU Transport Incubator to the Rahima Moosa Hospital on World Prematurity Day, 17 November 2023. Dr Joy Fredericks...
A store manager’s festive season wishlist: More time
Jingle bells, crowded stores, and a season of joy; the December holidays are nearly upon us and with them, the characteristic surge in customer...
A four-point checklist to beat the Black Friday business blues
Retail businesses are facing an all-out race to meet the demands of the upcoming Black Friday weekend (Friday 24 November - Monday 27 November)...
SA retail sales up 0.9% in September
Stats SA reports that South African retail trade sales increased by 0.9% year-on-year in September 2023. The largest positive contributors to this increase were retailers...
Top stories you may have missed
Here are some of the top stories our readers found most interesting this past week: Montego’s R33m leap into solar energy https://retailbriefafrica.co.za/montegos-r33m-leap-into-solar-energy/Product innovation reigns supreme at...
Retailers diversify to get a slice of the R60.4bn Black Friday...
South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share...