Tips to unwrapping retail success this festive season
Flashback to 1990 with Google recently creating a modern version of the ‘Home Alone’ hit movie, where this time adult Kevin defeats his enemies...
Pick n Pay reveals what customers want this Black Friday
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer focus towards prioritising Black Friday deals on groceries, particularly meat, non-perishable pantry items,...
State of the Retail Nation: Liquor and private label products star...
South Africa’s liquor and private label products have emerged as the star performers of the NIQ Quarter 3, 2023 State of the Retail Nation...
Putting the consumer in control: The power of consent
In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the concept of consumer consent has taken centre stage for companies. Gone are the days when consent was assumed;...
Strong passwords for a better Black Friday
The digital era we live in is a double-edged sword. While it offers convenience and accessibility, it also poses risks, especially when it comes...
SPAR Inland spreads even more smiles as #SpreadSmiles campaign concludes
With a firm belief that everyone could use a little kindness right now, SPAR leveraged the power of social media to create a wave...
Deciphering consumer psychology during the festive season in South Africa
In this in-depth exploration of consumer psychology during the South African festive season, Shaheen Khan from Regent Business School unravels the intricacies of consumer...
Pick n Pay asap! customers very close to getting full refunds...
Pick n Pay asap! is on track to refunding its customers for 19 days’ worth of groceries as the Proteas entered the semi-finals, having...
Product innovation reigns supreme at NIQ 2023 Industry Awards
NIQ has released its highly anticipated BASES Breakthrough Innovation Awards for 2023. The awards recognise successful product launches across all strategies, ranging from launches that...
Evolution in technology levels the retail playing field
Consumers in South Africa are under immense pressure with a cascade of bad news resulting in increased prices at the till. Producer Price Inflation continues...
E-commerce to capture 41% of global retail sales by 2027—up from...
With Black Friday on the horizon it is a good time to explore retail trends. After tremendous acceleration throughout the pandemic, many retail and...
How SA’s online retailers can ensure this Black Friday is their...
Despite very clear economic challenges weighing down the pockets of most South Africans, there are signs that this year’s Black Friday could be an...
SPAR set to transform KZN business with appointment of Damon Harry
The SPAR Group South Africa has appointed Damon Harry as Divisional Managing Director for SPAR KwaZulu-Natal. Harry replaces Angelo Swartz, who was recently appointed...
Massmart appoints new head of e-commerce
Massmart has announced that Sylvester John has been succeeded in the role of Massmart Senior Vice President for Group e-commerce by Srividya Pandya, with...
SA consumers prefer paper packaging, want more packaging return programmes
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) enlisted South Africa as one of the 16 countries that participated in this year’s global ‘Trend...
Is it time to re-imagine Black Friday in the African context?
American novelist, Herman Melville once wrote: “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” This quote felt apt as we...
How South Africans are using grocery stokvels to thrive in tough...
It’s no secret that South Africans across the country are struggling with rising food prices stemming from global conflicts and the growing influence that...
6 tips on how businesses can maximise Black November
At this point, the mere mention of "Black November" conjures images of a shopping extravaganza brimming with substantial savings for consumers. Over time, the...