Supa Ginja, a powder ginger beer business started in a North West garage, experienced dramatic growth during South Africa’s national lockdown with several alcohol bans as well as a deal with Shoprite. The product is a traditional ready mixed ginger beer powder that, when combined with water and allowed to ferment, turns into a unique
Virgin Active South Africa Group (Pty) Ltd And Kauai Juice (Pty) Ltd, Kauai Smart Meals (Pty) Ltd and Nu Health Café (Pty) Ltd The Tribunal has unconditionally approved the large merger between Virgin Active South Africa Group (“VASAG”) and Kauai Juice (Pty) Ltd (“Kauai Juice”), Kauai Smart Meals (Pty) Ltd (“Kauai Smart Meals”) and Nu Health
The Board of GS1 South Africa, trading as the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Zinhle Tyikwe as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 01 July 2022. Ms Tyikwe, who currently is the CGCSA Executive in charge of Human Resources and Communications, takes over from Gwarega Mangozhe,
Nomanini (https://Nomanini.com), a fast-growing fintech platform in Africa, has today announced the launch of a new supply chain finance solution called StockNow that connects FMCGs and financial service providers to serve Africa’s informal retailers at scale. StockNow, an easy-to-use app for retailers developed by Nomanini, makes it possible for informal micro and small retailers to
One of the best kept secrets for South Africans over the age of 60 is that they can claim a discount at Makro stores every day of the week, and not only on a specific day – an offering that has been in place since the onset of COVID-19. “While we decided to make this
As part of the ongoing evolution of its offering in line with customer demand, MACmobile has delivered significant enhancements to the FIELDForce web and mobile applications with its latest update. These include security improvements as well as the inclusion of an Invoice Value Discount Engine and a Buy One, Get One Free (BOGOF) Engine. FIELDForce
As Central Province Minister hails retail giant’s contribution to agro-sector value addition citing positive impact on economic recovery Zambeef’s move to expand the variety of locally manufactured products in its remodelled outlets is further proof of the company’s unwavering commitment to growing Zambia’s agricultural value chain says Central Province Minister Hon. Credo Nanjuwa. The home-grown
Spur Corporation welcomes government’s announcement on repealing COVID-19 regulations from 22 June 2022. This means that after two years and almost three months, we can finally remove masks! Based on the updated Government Gazette, we have issued the following guidance to our staff and franchisees. Offices Sanitiser stations will remain at the entrance for our
The Shoprite Group has launched Shoprite Next Capital, a business division dedicated to capacitate and grow commercially-viable SMMEs to further the Group’s continued efforts to give small suppliers access to its consumer market. As drivers of growth, job creation and innovation, SMMEs are crucial to the recovery of the South African economy, and Shoprite Next
Engen’ enduring promise ‘With us you are Number One” has always placed the customer at the very heart of its business. It is what inspires South Africa’s favourite* petrol station brand to invest great effort into remaining an attractive and convenient destination for motorists and shoppers. This sees Engen continually reinventing the way it does
Leading trade show tackles the challenge of affordable and accessible food in Africa Russia’s war in Ukraine has shone a spotlight on the ongoing food security crisis in Africa, as disruptions to international commodity markets and trade flows to the continent have caused the already high food prices to rise further. The UN predicts African
South Africa’s leading ticketing platform Computicket has launched an innovative new offering called ‘Box Office’ to make its service more accessible and affordable to organisers of smaller events. Ticketing services have traditionally been limited to large event organisers who can afford a comprehensive offering. To solve this challenge, Computicket created Box Office: a new self-service
After Massmart acquired an 87.5% stake in on-demand multi-retailer marketplace, OneCart, in late 2021, the platform has experienced exponential Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) growth of over 200%. The name OneCart derives from the App’s core value proposition which enables customers to access a wide range of products from multiple retailers, in “one cart”. OneCart is
The Shoprite Group has launched Shoprite Next Capital, a business division dedicated to capacitate and grow commercially-viable SMMEs to further the Group’s continued efforts to give small suppliers access to its consumer market. As drivers of growth, job creation and innovation, SMMEs are crucial to the recovery of the South African economy, and Shoprite Next
Township economy a top priority for SA business leaders Celebrating its 28th year of defining trade opportunities within Africa, leading multi-sector trade show SAITEX opened its doors to public and private stakeholders from across the globe at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg earlier this week. Co-located with F&B show Africa’s Big 7 and the
What are the realities facing Africa’s boldest growth opportunity? After six years of planning, strategy and coordination, and now just 16 months since its inception, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the weight of the continent resting on its shoulders. AfCFTA will cover a market of 1.3 billion people and a gross domestic
Zambeef Products Plc, listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) and the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange, has announced a US$100 million expansion plan that will double its crop production while adding associated value and capacity to the company’s stockfeed, meat production and processing facilities and retailing operations. At a board
Zambeef has expressed confidence that government’s pronouncements to improve the agriculture sector in the country will attract more investors and boost the economy. Speaking during a board tour of the company’s operations in Chisamba, Lusaka and Mpongwe, Zambeef Board Chairperson Michael Mundashi said the agriculture sector was a major driver of economic growth in Zambia
On the 14th of June 2022, Massmart officially opened its new Distribution Centre, in Riversands, Johannesburg. This 75 000m2 warehouse is the second of three new facilities in Massmart’s new centralized network which uses shared distribution centres to serve stores across the entire group. The new state of the art facility has been custom designed
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on resources has driven increased inflation, impacting commodity pricing and operational costs across the globe. With this backdrop, SPAR’s collaborative approach to procurement and our Preferred Supplier agreements play an exceedingly impactful role in driving down operating costs and the total cost of ownership. The international coordination and scale
The Merchants Getting Ready for Crypto: Merchant Adoption of Digital Currency Payments Survey reflects current projections, priorities and challenges around cryptocurrency payments, according to top U.S. merchants. As consumers progressively purchase a wider spectrum of goods and services via digital currencies, U.S. merchants are reflecting a greater optimism, prioritization and implementation of alternate payments to
Checkers is the first South African retailer to replace its rotisserie chicken packaging with fully recyclable, responsibly sourced cardboard boxes. This will prevent 68 tons of non-recycled multi-layer laminated material from being landfilled every year. This is part of Checker’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability as the retailer continues to make changes that are better
A 21-Year-Old and Ongoing Success Story In 2001 Argility entered into one of its longest running client relationships with Furnmart The Argility Technology Group (ATG) – with a thirty-five year plus history as a leading software developer and supplier to the retail and supply chain sectors, has announced that 2022 will mark the 21st anniversary
The South African eCommerce sector has exploded over the last two years and to help manufacturers and retailers keep track of this NielsenIQ has established a robust eCommerce data tracking solution in partnership with some of South Africa’s largest brick and mortar and online retailers. This is made possible by NielsenIQ Retail Trade Desk which
The high cost of food is a subject on everyone’s lips. Reasons for the increases range from the war in Ukraine to the weaker rand, and natural disasters such as the floods in KwaZulu-Natal – a province in which many South African factories are situated. JustMoney, which helps South Africans to educate themselves about managing
The overwhelming success of loyalty programmes amongst South Africa’s big retailers has encouraged many mid-tier brands to roll out their own offerings. While these can only help to attract and retain customers, many are missing out on the benefits of running the built-in loyalty programmes offered by QR payment platforms in tandem with their own.
After two years of building stronger communities with MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet, Builders bids farewell to the partnership effective from 31 May 2022. During the relationship period, Builders paid R2 to My School My Village My Planet every time customers swiped their Builders card or purchased online. “As we reflect on our partnership with MySchool MyVillage
With no end in sight to the rising cost of living for South African consumers, shopping and spending habits continue to shift as cost saving becomes increasingly imperative. According to Massmart, the rising pressure on their wallets is pushing consumers to buy more private brand products as part of their routine shopping trips. “Investing into
Groot Drakenstein – RFG Holdings delivered strong revenue growth of 20.9% to R3.4 billion for the half-year to 3 April 2022, supported by good volume growth in its regional and international businesses. The Western-Cape based food producer, which owns market-leading brands Rhodes, Bull Brand, Magpie, Squish, Hinds and Today, increased operating profit by 30.6% to
Food safety is of the highest importance when it comes to ensuring that consumers are protected against food-borne illnesses and common allergens. It is against this backdrop that Zambeef Products, the nation’s largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness, has been awarded ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Certification for its ZamMilk, Masterpork and
Cape Town – Lewis Group today reported a strong merchandise sales and operating performance for the year to March 2022 despite weakening retail trading conditions, with headline earnings increasing by 21.2% to R561 million. Headline earnings per share increased by 37.7% to 849 cents, reflecting the positive leverage effect from the group’s aggressive share repurchase
South Africa loves to talk about Woolies, so much so, that the #woolworthssa hashtag has generated over 10 million TikTok views to date, while customers have tagged the retailer in 44 000 Instagram posts this year alone. With over 3.5 million followers across seven social media platforms, Woolworths enjoys the largest combined social following of
Our leading-edge Speech Analytics solution is custom-made for the South African market and can help transform your contact centre performance, taking your customer experience to the next level. Your contact centre is one of your company’s most valuable touch points when it comes to delivering an excellent customer experience. With rapid advances in technology, the
As South African consumer budgets face increased pressure from all angles, it is no surprise that Game’s latest consumer survey found that 65% of respondents were feeling the pinch in their pockets compared to this time last year. With 83% of respondents confirming that they shop round for the best possible deals – groceries and
SPAR International announces plans to launch brand in Latin America SPAR, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, has seen annual retail sales break the €40 billion mark for the first time, today reporting global sales revenue of €41.2 billion for the year ending December 31st, 2021. The figures represent a 3.3% year-on-year increase in global sales revenue
Swift action by the Shoprite Group following the July 2021 unrest and the April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal meant its supermarket operations were back up and trading in record time – and Shoprite Technology played a critical role in making this happen. After last month’s devastating floods, Shoprite Technology managed to get stores and the
Shoprite Checkers Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of Shoprite Holdings, has established a Black Economic Empowerment transaction through the formation of the Shoprite Employee Trust, which will increase Shoprite Checkers’ effective Black Empowerment Ownership to 19.2%. Shoprite Checkers will issue 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares, with an estimated value of R8.9 billion, for the benefit of
Chat Commerce is taking the lead when it comes to helping brands convince users to complete customer journeys. In fact, a simple, safe payment link within a WhatsApp message could hold the key for many companies, especially those in financial services, struggling with customer conversion, acquisition and even cart abandonment. As user behaviour has shifted,
Spaza shops are the backbone of many underserviced township and rural communities in South Africa, personifying the very spirit of free economic trade valued by small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMME). But growth in the sector has remained largely stagnant since 2008, pointing to the need for greater business support to unlock their full economic
Lionshare Empowered Partners, part of the Lionshare Group, has recorded two key transactions totalling R1.6 billion. In the first transaction, Lionshare Empowered Partners partnered with the Buffet Consortium to acquire a R502 million service station property portfolio (with a lease-back) from the shareholders of The Fuel Company (TFC), majority owned by Kaap Agri, the listed
When the pandemic initially hit in the early part of 2020, it created the perfect environment for the explosive growth of online retail. In measurable terms, the e-retail market more than doubled from a global annual revenue of $2.382 Billion in 2017 to $4.938 Billion at the close of 2021, according to 2022 Statista findings.
takealot.com says Thanksalot with amazing deals, giving back, and a grand prize for one lucky shopper South Africa’s favourite online retailer takealot.com is officially turning 11 – celebrating this milestone and entry into its second decade by saying Thanksalot to loyal customers from 23 May to 5 June 2022. It’s been quite a journey for
NielsenIQ South Africa has released its monthly State of the Retail Nation analysis which shows that total annual retail sales at South African retail outlets were R516-Billion which represents a 14.4% annual increase. The ‘latest month’ (5 weeks ending 3 April 2022) shows sales of R53-Billion representing a 10.1% month increase versus the same period
A loyal customer base is good for business. But how do you ensure customer loyalty and how can you both retain and grow your customer base? According to numerous studies and insights, one of the most valuable investments your company can make in terms of both retaining and gaining customers is to have an effective
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has once again honoured retailers for their innovation in private labels across a wide variety of categories. The New York-based PLMA held the 2022 Salute to Excellence Awards on 8 May 2022, which saw Woolworths walk off with five awards in the proverbial (shopping) bag. Only new products introduced
ACI Worldwide, the global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and NORBr, the leading global payment services distributor platform for digital merchants, and leading payment services marketplace for digital merchants, have announced a partnership. The collaboration allows merchants to connect to ACI’s merchant solutions, including ACI Secure eCommerce, ACI Omni-Commerce and ACI Fraud Management for
Ladysmith shoppers will now be able to order groceries from the comfort of their homes as Checkers launches its Sixty60 on demand one-hour grocery delivery service at The Square Shopping Centre in Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Known for its ease of use, the customer response to Sixty60 has been exceptional and following its launch late in
Five years ago, Cynthia Mokgobu started a tiny farming operation in her backyard in the Limpopo village of Bochum. Today, she’s supplying vegetables to markets as far afield as Gauteng, and is well on her way to realising her dream of becoming a fully-fledged potato farmer and ensuring food security for her entire village. This
Entersekt integrates NuData Security’s behavioural analytics intelligence into its EMV 3-D Secure solution to provide Capitec customers with real-time risk-based authentication for online purchases Entersekt, a global leader in device identity and authentication solutions, today announced that Capitec Bank has implemented its innovative EMV 3-D Secure solution that boosts the security of e-commerce payments, while
As the next step in its turnaround strategy and in support of its goal to become a leading omnichannel retailer, Game last month launched a refreshed eCommerce platform supported by an investment from Massmart and a dedicated support team in Walmart’s global tech hub in Bangalore, India. The website is equipped with new features, functionalities,
