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|  | | With the elections coming up in May and the uncertainty of what lies ahead, the franchising sector may take a hard knock if proactive initiatives are not introduced...read |
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 | Strategic partnerships have emerged as influential drivers, reshaping the operational landscape of companies and fostering growth. Read |
| Banking & Finance |
 | South Africa's inflation softens to 5.3% in March from 5.6% in February, amid relative stability... Read |
| Commercial Property |
 | Fourways Mall co-owner seeks R200m from shareholders via rights offer to alleviate debt, despite being South Africa's largest mall... Read |
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 | With Google's announcement to discontinue cookies, marketers need to leverage first-party data... Read |
| Design & Manufacturing |
 | ADWOA OWUSUAA BOBIE Every few weeks, global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it’s socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clothes so often... Read |
| E-commerce |
 | ISSUED BY TDMC Whether your e-commerce interests are in the “mom-and-pop” arena or on a more macro scale, you’ll know how relevant an agile... Read |
 | Nearly seven in 10 people have been deceived into buying counterfeit products online during a 12-month research period conducted by Michigan State University... Read |
 | Amazon Live has introduced an interactive and shoppable channel on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee... Read |
| ESG & Sustainability |
 | Unilever scales back environmental and social initiatives... Read |
 | The farm, recognised for its research on dairy production from planted pasture, has yielded crucial insights into both pasture and the concentrate component of dairy feed... Read |
| Fashion & Homeware |
 | ISSUED BY SOAPBOX COMMUNICATIONS The global fashion industry has an enormous social impact and ecological footprint. Many consumers underestimate how their clothes affect people and our planet's fragile future... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BATA Bubblegummers, the trusted companion for every step of a child's grand adventure, launches its Autumn/Winter ‘24 collection, themed "Lead the Way," at selected Edgars stores and online on 25 March... Read |
 | Roberto Cavalli, the Italian designer who infused the print-led boho look with sex appeal, died at 83 in Florence, Italy, on 12 April 2024... Read |
 | Mr Price and SA Fashion Week have announced Cape Town based designer, Jessica-Ann Shepherd as the 2024 Mr Price New Talent Search winner... Read |
 | Dr Martens says its CEO Kenny Wilson, will step down this year, after its latest profit warning... Read |
 | Freedom of Movement (FOM) has announced its latest collaboration with South African rugby icon Siya Kolisi - the FOM x Kolisi AW24 Collection... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HEINEKEN BEVERAGES Hunter’s Cider has renewed its partnership with Jacquel Culture House and multi-award-winning African pop maverick, Tresor, providing aspiring musicians with unprecedented opportunities for growth and success... Read |
 | ISSUED BY NINETY9CENTS Lindt South Africa is thrilled to announce the much anticipated launch of its newest addition to the Lindor family: Lindor Milk & White Truffles... Read |
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 | The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa has revealed the recipients of its first-ever Hospitality Awards, recognising outstanding achievements within the South African hospitality sector... Read |
| Franchising |
 | BRENDAN SEERY Old-school storytelling is not commonplace today, in SA or globally. So it’s refreshing to see that not only can it still be done, it can be done well... Read |
| Health & Beauty |
 | Swanson, an international brand specialising in vitamins, supplements, and natural health products, has announced its official launch in South Africa... Read |
| Informal Retailing |
 | A R26,5 million eMaxesibeni Informal Trade Infrastructure project has been launched in the Umzimvubu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape... Read |
| Regulatory |
 | This action was initiated to find a lasting solution to the EU's phytosanitary regulations on Citrus Black Spot, to protect the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the local citrus industry... Read |
| Retail Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY M&C SAATCHI ABEL Local media agency Connect, an M&C Saatchi Group South Africa company, has been appointed as the media agency of choice for Woolworths... Read |
 | Knorr's #ModTheVeg campaign with Tyler Ninja’ Blevins, a world-famous gamer and streamer, to promote healthier eating choices in the gaming world... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BURGER KING Burger King is taking its marketing to astronomical heights with its latest Astro Whopper campaign... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PEPKOR HOLDINGS Much loved retailer, Pep, has clinched the esteemed title of Brand of the Year at the MMA South Africa Smarties Awards; recognised for placing great emphasis on tangible business outcomes... Read |
| Retail Services |
 | Dubai faced record rainfall on 16 April 2024, flooding malls, subways, and roads. Cloud-seeding's role is debated amid ongoing cleanup efforts... Read |
| Retailers |
 | ISSUED BY PARETO LIMITED Atterbury Europe Holding B.V. (“Atterbury Europe”), which is headquartered in Leiden in the Netherlands... Read |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Curve Gear was born out of the mining industry as merch for a uniquely South African slurry pump... Read |
 | BERNHARDT VAN DER MERWE Although robust analytics are important when making high-stake strategic decisions, conducting a quick analysis can also be extremely valuable in identifying immediate opportunities or gaps in cases where speed is important... Read |
| Sales |
 | LAURIAN VENTER Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za, highlights five product categories that South Africans are prioritising despite rising costs... Read |
 | Sales professionals require continuous training to hone their skills, stay competitive, and deliver on their growth targets... Read |
| Supply Chain |
 | ISSUED BY KAP LIMITED Unitrans has moved operating cost efficiencies and safety – both driver and vehicle – to a new level with the launch of its newly upgraded Centre of Excellence... Read |
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 | Siya Kolisi has been listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world on Time Magazine’s Time100 list for 2024... Read |
 | Just two years after exiting business rescue, Ster-Kinekor plans to lay off 236 employees... Read |
 | Shifting to greater production and consumption of fortified whole grains can address food insecurity and environmental impact, as well as poor nutrition... Read |
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 | CLIVE BUTKOW A successful startup needs the right team, but what does that look like? Read |
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