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Rethinking retail is now crucial for consumers and independent retailers

Retailers

Rethinking retail is now crucial for consumers and independent retailers

Ed von Gericke 8 hours

One app or 47? The battle for digital simplicity in SA's retail sector

Technology

One app or 47? The battle for digital simplicity in SA's retail sector

André de Wet 30 Mar 2026

Spar Group launches voluntary severance programme as part of turnaround strategy

Retailers

Spar Group launches voluntary severance programme as part of turnaround strategy

18 Mar 2026

South African shoppers prioritise value amid changing purchasing patterns

FMCG

South African shoppers prioritise value amid changing purchasing patterns

16 Mar 2026

Transforming retail governance: How pragmatism and purpose are reshaping the future

ESG

Transforming retail governance: How pragmatism and purpose are reshaping the future

Phumlani Dyini 11 Mar 2026

Spar Group uses data and tech to re-engineer retail logistics in SA

Supply Chain

Spar Group uses data and tech to re-engineer retail logistics in SA

Arno Haigh 10 Mar 2026

Spar CEO outlines bold plans for accelerating business turnaround

Retailers

Spar CEO outlines bold plans for accelerating business turnaround

5 Mar 2026

Converge Africa 2026 confirms latest headline sponsors

Digital

Converge Africa 2026 confirms latest headline sponsors

Issued by Converge Africa 10 Feb 2026

SA retail landscape shifts as consumers vote with their wallets

Sales

SA retail landscape shifts as consumers vote with their wallets

Issued by Caxton Media 7 Jan 2026

Spar Gourmet lands at Zimbali Oasis

Retailers

Spar Gourmet lands at Zimbali Oasis

28 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Community spirit shines at Lenasia mall opening

31 Oct 2025

Still Good connects South Africans with nutritious food at reduced prices

ESG

Still Good connects South Africans with nutritious food at reduced prices

27 Oct 2025

How SA's independent retail sector became a R268bn powerhouse

Retail

How SA's independent retail sector became a R268bn powerhouse

23 Sep 2025

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

ESG

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

9 Jul 2025

Angelo Swartz to lead Spar Southern Africa as Max Oliva steps down

Retailers

Angelo Swartz to lead Spar Southern Africa as Max Oliva steps down

10 Jun 2025

How Spar is using localised marketing to redefine the urban retail experience

Marketing

How Spar is using localised marketing to redefine the urban retail experience

Karabo Ledwaba 9 May 2025

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

Retailers

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

19 Mar 2025

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

Research

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

ESG

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

1 Nov 2024

Is your retail business ready for the holiday crime wave?

Security

Is your retail business ready for the holiday crime wave?

31 Oct 2024

TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

Retailers

TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

28 Oct 2024

Rapt Commerce, in partnership with the Akelo Group and its subsidiary Retail Engage has launched Rapt Emerge for emerging market retailers. Pictured: Garreth van Vuuren, CEO of Rapt Group (Image supplied)

Retail

Rapt Commerce: A powerful new offering for the informal and emerging retail markets

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

Insights into the Gulf Cooperation Council, UAE and Saudi Arabia shopping behaviour

Sales

Insights into the Gulf Cooperation Council, UAE and Saudi Arabia shopping behaviour

4 Sep 2024

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

Franchising

Bibi Cash & Carry opens flagship store in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State

5 Aug 2024

Spar gets secondary listing on A2X Markets

Banking & Finance

Spar gets secondary listing on A2X Markets

8 May 2024

Health and beauty sector indicates high growth and shifting shopper behaviour

Health & Beauty

Health and beauty sector indicates high growth and shifting shopper behaviour

27 Mar 2024

Tough decisions sets the tone for a more positive 2024 for Spar

Retailers

Tough decisions sets the tone for a more positive 2024 for Spar

1 Dec 2023

Source: © Research Gate Traditional Trade has experienced an impressive post Covid-19 resurgence, with good figures in FMCG sales in 2023

Informal Retailing

A renaissance in SA's traditional trade sector, with 23.6% growth

7 Aug 2023

Source: FB Lousiana rand Hot Sauce

Food & bev. services

Hot sauce brand launches with social media campaign

21 Jul 2023

Regulatory

Shoprite given extension to phase out exclusive leases by 2026

13 Jul 2023

Don't discount low-cost retail in South Africa

Retailers

Don't discount low-cost retail in South Africa

Faheem Hoosen 29 Mar 2023

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Design & Manufacturing

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

Shopping mall recovery on track as footfall grows - Redefine

Commercial Property

Shopping mall recovery on track as footfall grows - Redefine

26 Jan 2023

Spar admits to irregular loan allegations

Retailers

Spar admits to irregular loan allegations

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jan 2023

Inspire fresh thinking with 2023's retail trends

Retail

Inspire fresh thinking with 2023's retail trends

Issued by Trade Intelligence 4 Jan 2023

Source: Massmart (File photo)

Retailers

Shoprite gets go-ahead to acquire some Massmart stores - with conditions

12 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Spar seeking legal opinion on loan allegations

Nqobile Dludla 12 Dec 2022

5 key tactics for your small retail business this festive season

SMEs

5 key tactics for your small retail business this festive season

Lara Du Plessis 14 Nov 2022

Attract and win over SA's shoppers

Marketing

Attract and win over SA's shoppers

Issued by Trade Intelligence 20 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied

Commercial Property

New shopping centre opens in Pretoria - complete with a shooting range

30 Sep 2022

Sumitomo Rubber SA launches accredited training to drive success of township entrepreneurs

Manufacturing & Parts

Sumitomo Rubber SA launches accredited training to drive success of township entrepreneurs

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 6 Sep 2022

JLL reports varying fortunes across local property market

Markets & Investment

JLL reports varying fortunes across local property market

31 Aug 2022

The state of independents - Play to win in the formal independent trade

FMCG

The state of independents - Play to win in the formal independent trade

Issued by Trade Intelligence 27 Sep 2022

Boost your FMCG selling skills to improve your trade relationships

FMCG

Boost your FMCG selling skills to improve your trade relationships

Issued by Trade Intelligence 14 Jul 2022

E-commerce: What's next post-pandemic?

E-commerce

E-commerce: What's next post-pandemic?

Issued by Trade Intelligence 30 Jun 2022

E-commerce

FNB records sharp e-commerce growth since 2019

14 Mar 2022

Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

E-commerce

Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Feb 2022

Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing

Design & Manufacturing

Hopes of recovery for SA furniture manufacturers as retailers expand local sourcing

10 Dec 2021