Shoprite Zambia has expanded its local sourcing of fresh avocados through a partnership between its fresh produce procurement and distribution division, Freshmark, and the Lusaka Avocado Multipurpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) that represents approximately 500 farmers across the country. The partnership was launched in 2025, with commercial supply from LAMCS commencing during the 2026 avocado harvest

New Delicious Wet Cat Food Range for Cats and Kittens Launches in SA South Africa – FELIX®, the wet cat food brand from Nestlé Purina, has arrived in South Africa with a new range of 85g Singles pouches for cats and kittens. Officially launching in July 2026, the new offering is now available at selected

Criteo [NASDAQ: CRTO], the global commerce intelligence platform, and Massmart, one of Africa’s largest consumer goods retailers, today announced a new retail media collaboration. The collaboration will help brands and marketplace sellers engage more effectively with consumers across Massmart’s digital properties in South Africa. By introducing Sponsored Product Ads and Onsite Display Ads, Massmart expands

Table of Contents Johannesburg: Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer, has confirmed the reappointment and expansion of its logistics partnership with Transnova, following a competitive tender process concluded in June 2026. Transnova, a leading independent supply chain advisory, technology and managed services firm, has been reappointed as Tiger Brands’ lead logistics partner. The

The new plan combines entry into markets for the first time, increased business volumes in countries where the group’s products are already available “MO Group” for Food Industries is seeking to reduce its export reliance on a limited number of markets by expanding into new destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, while maintaining its

Highlights: The Woolworths Youth Makers competition has seen 15 young entrepreneurs awarded funding, mentorship and access to Woolworths customers.Winners were assigned mentors who offer critical support on product, business and marketing.The showcases are the culmination of the programme, where winning Youth Makers sell directly to Woolworths customers in store.After a successful first showcase in KZN,

Edward Adonis (48) once guarded and taught juvenile offenders at Drakenstein Correctional Services. He now helps to protect one of South Africa’s largest retail technology infrastructures from cyber threats as a Systems Vulnerability Engineer in the Shoprite Group’s technology team, S-Tech. Before cyber security and cloud technologies, Adonis worked inside prison walls as a correctional

SPAR South Africa has provided support to local independent retailers and businesses since 1963, creating opportunities for collaboration with their local wholesaler, suppliers, and other retailers to meet the needs of local communities throughout the country.Independent retailer strength SPAR South Africa’s retail network comprises a family of independent retailers, working together with shared values and

UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has strengthened its presence in Somerset West with the opening of a new store at Somerset Mall, complementing the boutique-format store that recently opened at Waterstone Village.  Together, the two stores offer shoppers different ways to shop the brand’s timeless designs and premium basics.   “Quality clothing shouldn’t be hard to find. Whether

Since its launch in April 2026, Sixty60’s AI-powered shopping assistant, Pixie, has rapidly become one of the platform’s most successful product innovations, with millions of personalised shopping interactions helping customers save time on one of life’s most repetitive tasks: grocery shopping. Available exclusively to Sixty60’s Xtra Savings Plus members, Pixie’s Smart Basket learns every customer’s shopping habits,

Woolworths Financial Services (WFS) has launched MyDifference PLUS, an exciting addition to the Woolworths MyDifference loyalty programme, designed to help Woolies Credit Card and Store Card customers get more value. MyDifference PLUS rewards customers for shopping and for the way in which they manage their accounts. “Loyalty programmes are no longer defined by generic rewards,

South Africa’s grocery sector is undergoing a significant transformation. While affordability remains a key consideration for consumers, retailers are increasingly recognising that price alone is no longer enough to secure customer loyalty. Today’s shoppers are looking for experiences. According to NielsenIQ’s Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2026, consumers are becoming increasingly intentional in their spending, prioritising

PepsiCo has appointed Suraya Hamdulay as Corporate Affairs Senior Director for Southern Africa. Suraya assumed the role on 1 July 2026. The appointment reflects PepsiCo’s continued investment and commitment to strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading food companies. Hamdulay is a seasoned Corporate Affairs executive with extensive experience spanning FMCG, telecommunications, government,

Cadbury, Mzansi’s No. 1 chocolate brand, is expanding the availability of its R5 Cadbury Dairy Milk 12g bar across South Africa, increasing access to affordable indulgence for consumers and creating new growth opportunities within the category.  According to Nielsen, traditional trade remains the backbone of FMCG commerce in South Africa and across Africa, with informal channels accounting for

By Phumlani Dyini, Group Chief ESG Officer, The SPAR Group Over the past couple of years, SPAR distribution centres have been transitioning the energy-mix to a hybrid configuration — grid power backed by rooftop solar. The change was invisible to our independent retailers. But it was the kind of pragmatic business decision that, replicated across

RedAI Strategy is live today in Nigeria, with rollout planned for other RedCloud markets — the first commercial application built on RedCloud’s AI infrastructure and intended to be a key step toward the Company’s growth plans RedCloud Holdings plc (Nasdaq: RCT) (“RedCloud” or the “Company”), the company building intelligent infrastructure for global trade, today announced

Pick n Pay asap! has become the first grocery delivery platform in South Africa to launch Penny, the country’s first fully integrated AI-powered grocery shopping companion, introducing a new conversational shopping experience. Instead of searching for products manually, customers can simply ask Penny what they need using voice – in any language, text or photos, and she’ll instantly

Woolworths has officially opened its latest online fulfilment centre, commonly known as a “dark store”, in Wynberg, Cape Town, marking another step in the expansion and enhancement of its fast-growing, on-demand delivery service, Woolies Dash. The new Wynberg facility is designed to significantly improve the speed, reliability and product availability of Woolies Dash for customers