POP Warehouse Integration Enhances Provantage’s Retail Offering

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POP Warehouse, a respected leader in South Africa’s retail display and logistics sector, has announced its incorporation into Provantage, one of Africa’s largest integrated media and marketing companies. This integration enhances Provantage’s retail services offering and capabilities, strengthening its ability to provide clients with a seamless end-to-end integrated point-of-purchase (POP) supply chain solution. Founded by

Tiger Brands Boosts Sustainability of Township Enterprises

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Two emerging black-owned enterprises have been assisted in growing their presence in the local township economy through Tiger Brands’ business support and market access initiative. Local start-up creative agencies, Bloodline and Barcode, are the recipients of a Tiger Brands Enterprise Supplier Development business support and mentorship package designed to help grow informal businesses into sustainable

Shoprite & Standard Bank Partner to Boost Customer Rewards

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Africa’s biggest bank and Africa’s biggest retailer have teamed up to offer customers Africa’s biggest grocery rewards. This comes as the Shoprite Group doubles down on transparent partnerships that offer shoppers real value.  From April 2025, qualifying Standard Bank UCount Rewards members will receive the following benefits on every product, every day:  The Standard Bank

FNB Expands Partnership With Pick n Pay, Naming It as eBucks’ Primary Retail Partner

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FNB and Pick n Pay are proud to announce the expansion of their partnership to add more value for all their FNB and RMB Private Bank’s customers. The bank’s retail and commercial customers will all earn up to 30% of their spend back in eBucks when using Pick n Pay’s asap! on-demand delivery service, and up

Italtile Sees Higher Earnings on Internal Gains & Stronger Demand

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Chief Executive Officer Lance Foxcroft, says, “At the year‑end, we committed to our ‘fighting‑fit’ mantra, which stood us in good stead for the review period. Our operators once again displayed their perseverance and resilience. Our stores are profitable and the franchise network is healthy. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and import businesses underpinned the retail operations’

SA’s Hi-Tech Irrigation Footprint Can Counter a Hotter, Drier Future

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South Africa’s status as a net exporter of food and a leading player in high-value horticultural export markets belies the fact that it has always been a water-scarce country, subject to periodic droughts and erratic rainfall patterns. A cornerstone of its success has been South African farmers’ eagerness and willingness to adopt the latest agriculture

Vivo Energy Zambia Partners with VP’s Office to Restore Kanakantapa Livelihoods

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Vivo Energy Zambia, the company that distributes and markets Engen fuels and Shell lubricants in Zambia, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Zambia in launching the Tree Restoration Project in Kanakantapa Resettlement Scheme, Chongwe District. This initiative marks a significant step towards environmental sustainability and the restoration

UPD Launches South Africa’s First Solar-Powered Refrigerated EV Fleet

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The Clicks Group and United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) have partnered with Everlectric and Investec Sustainable Solutions to introduce South Africa’s first fleet of zero-emission, pharma-compliant electric vehicles (EVs) with solar-powered refrigeration. Rolling out in Gauteng and the Western Cape, the fleet of 42 Maxus eDeliver 3 panel vans, manufactured by SAIC Maxus and supplied by

Mall of Africa Achieves EDGE Advanced Certification for Sustainability

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Attacq Limited (“Attacq”), the JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and strategic development partner of Waterfall City, proudly announces that its flagship retail asset, Mall of Africa, has achieved the prestigious Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Advanced Certification. This milestone, achieved through ongoing collaboration with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB), makes

KAL Group Delivers Promising Quarterly Performance

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KAL Group, one of South Africa’s leading agri, fuel & convenience speciality retailers listed on the JSE, has delivered a solid start to the first three months of the 2025 financial year (Q1 or this period), and, encouraged by green shoots emerging in the operating environment, is cautiously optimistic about the 2025 outlook. “Our streamlined

Highlighting SPAR Brand Growth Across Africa

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The SPAR brand is present across more than 48 countries with over 14,000 stores operating worldwide. On the African continent, new store openings in various formats across Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and South Africa reflect how local retailers continue to meet the needs of their customers. SPAR South AfricaIn mid-December, the SUPERSPAR Supermarket Mondlo celebrated its grand

Touchsides Rebranded as Kazang Insights Following Lesaka Acquisition

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Kazang Insights provides analytical and predictive solutions that empower FMCG firms, wholesalers and other companies to thrive in South Africa’s informal market. Leading data analytics, insights and merchant services company, Touchsides, is rebranding as Kazang Insights and integrating into Kazang—the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies. Integration of

UK’s Pret A Manger to make South Africa debut in February 2025

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UK coffee and food-to-go chain Pret A Manger will make its South Africa debut on 14 February 2025 with an outlet in Johannesburg’s up-market Melrose Arch neighbourhood. Pret, which signed a licensing agreement with private equity firm Millat Group in February 2024, said the upcoming launch marks a significant milestone in its international expansion and

Infobip | Shifting Expectations – Steering through the Logistics of Change in South Africa

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By Pia Knežević, Squad Lead for Mid-Market at Infobip Rapidly evolving customer expectations are putting the logistics and transport sector under pressure to enhance customer engagement by focusing on providing real-time updates and rapid responses across multiple channels. What we have noticed is that consumers have more choices than ever before in selecting the transport

Varun Beverages Invests Rs 412 Cr in South African Subsidiary

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Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) has announced an investment of Rs 412.80 crore in its South African subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (Bevco). The development aligns with VBL’s strategy to strengthen its presence in international markets while bolstering its operations in India and retail globally. Bevco is engaged in manufacturing and distributing PepsiCo’s licensed products

Lesaka Technologies: How Fintech Bridges Gaps for Township Merchants

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Lesaka Technologies

Lesaka Technologies highlights that merchants in South Africa’s cash-driven township and rural economy remain underserved by mainstream financial services. This gap creates a significant opportunity for fintech companies to develop solutions addressing these merchants’ specific pain points, enabling them to serve their customers more efficiently and effectively. Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Technologies, emphasised this

ZURU Revolutionises Toy Retail With Bold In-Store Branding Across Leading South African Retailers

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ZURU is reshaping the South African toy retail landscape with its innovative in-store branding across major outlets such as Checkers, Toys R Us, and Toy Kingdom. This strategic move highlights ZURU’s commitment to creating visually impactful spaces within retail environments, driving shopper engagement, and enhancing the customer experience. “We are thrilled to be the first

NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans Spend R214 Billion on FMCG and Durable Goods in Q3 2024

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NIQ

NIQ reports that South African consumers have spent R214 billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 4.1%. This insight comes from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer, sourced from GfK – an NIQ company – which tracks the turnover in sales

Pick n Pay South Africa Posts Wider Loss but Sees Recovery Ahead

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Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay, South Africa opens a new tab. On Monday, it reported a wider half-year loss, reflecting trading losses in its core supermarket business alongside higher borrowing costs. Still, it said its full-year performance would be stronger. The country’s third-biggest grocery retailer reported a loss before tax and capital items of 1.1 billion rand

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Invests $50 Million in Namibia, Boosting Production Capacity by 30%

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Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested $50 million in a new bottling line in Namibia, which can produce 27,000 bottles per hour. This upgrade will increase the plant’s output capacity by 30% and stimulate growth throughout the company’s value chain. The investment also includes the installation of a water treatment plant with state-of-the-art water recovery

Pargo, South Africa’s Logistics Company, Expands into Egypt After Securing a $4 Million Funding Boost.

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Pargo

Pargo, a South African eCommerce logistics startup, has announced its expansion into Egypt following a successful $4 million funding round. The funding round was led by 3Capital Ventures formerly part of Allan Gray), Endeavor, SAAD Investment Holdings, and UW Ventures. The startup has launched its collect and return services at over 500 Pargo Points in

Jumia, the African Online Retailer, Is Set to Exit South Africa and Tunisia.

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Jumia

Jumia, the Africa-focused e-commerce retailer, will close its South African online fashion platform Zando and its Tunisian operations by year-end to concentrate on other markets, the CEO told Reuters. Jumia is aggressively cutting costs to try to turn profitable, including by reducing head count, exiting everyday grocery items and food delivery and cutting delivery services

South African Agribusiness at a Crossroads

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South African

South African farmers need to adopt new approaches and technologies to combat the country’s food security pressures Up to 20 million South Africans experience severe food insecurity, with the volume of food and beverages sold per capita across the country declining by more than 3% in 2023. South African agribusiness is at a crossroads. After

Redpanda Software MD: Gerhard Nortjé, a Retailer Born and Bred

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redPanda Software

Retail and relationship-building have always been the key drivers behind Gerhard Nortjé’s evolution towards becoming an IT business leader. Today, Nortjé is more than three years into his highly successful tenure as MD at redPanda Software, the leading retail software partner in South Africa. Nortjé’s journey to tech was facilitated by retail, a shared passion

Royalty Rewards Programmes Harness Technology and Safety for Better Loyalty – Randgo

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Royalty rewards

Kinola Pather, CEO of Randgo Royalty rewards programmes are becoming essential, with 76% of South Africans participating in them, prompting brands to leverage this opportunity for customer engagement and business growth. As technology evolves, these programmes have grown in sophistication, with the most successful offering real-time rewards and personalised experiences. Given the vast amount of

Float: Credit Card Holders in South Africa Reveal Shopping Trends

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Float

Float, Africa’s first card-linked instalment platform has unveiled the latest shopping trends among credit card holders using its payment method. With an impressive average order value of close to R10,000, order values through the platform significantly exceeds those of the regular buy now pay later model, which typically ranges between R1,000 and R1,400. The latest

Pick n Pay Leads the Fight Against Hunger in South Africa

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Pick n Pay

World Food Day on 16 October marks the 79th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and this year’s theme – Right to foods for a better life and a better future – will be the focus of events in more than 150 countries. In South Africa, the theme is

NakedCherry Expands to Cape Town: New Franchise Store at V&A Waterfront

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NakedCherry is excited to announce the opening of its newest franchise store in the vibrant V&A Waterfront, located at The Pavilion, Corner Portswood and Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001. This expansion marks a significant milestone in NakedCherry’s mission to deliver high-quality beauty and skincare products across South Africa and beyond. Known

Engen Provides Young Knights and Princesses With a Night to Remember

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Engen

Rainbow of Hope, an NPO based in Goodwood in Cape Town, is once again able to host its annual ‘Knight for a Princess’ event thanks to a donation from Engen. Engen employee, Pranisha Mehilal utilised Engen’s Employee Community Partnership Programme (ECPP) to raise essential funds for Rainbow of Hope for the fifth consecutive year. Rainbow

inDrive Broadens Reach in Zimbabwe with Ride-Hailing, Courier and Intercity Services

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inDrive

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, announces its expansion across Zimbabwe, now offering ride-hailing services in four major cities: Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare. inDrive has officially launched its courier services in Harare, further enhancing convenience for users. Additionally, its already established intercity services continue to provide seamless connectivity across key cities, supporting

Trade Intelligence Retail Conference 2024 – Bringing the Industry Together in Challenging Times

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Trade Intelligence

Trade Intelligence (Ti) marked its 20th anniversary by hosting the annual Ti Retail Conference on the 12th of September. With an impressive lineup of speakers and panellists, the conference once again demonstrated Ti’s role in bringing the industry together, offering practical insights and creating a space for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Four key themes emerged

FMCG Sector Mastering Peak Season Through Agile Workforce Solutions – Workforce Staffing

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FMCG sector

By Eleni Fourie, Corporate Sales Executive at Workforce Staffing The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) space sees the movement of everyday essentials with short shelf lives, which as a result requires a well-functioning supply chain from procurement to retail. As this fast-paced sector prepares for peak shopping periods such as Black Friday and the holiday season,

Modern Retail Strategies: Innovative Loyalty Programmes Are Key Components of Success – redPanda Software

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Modern Retail

redPanda Software and Loyal Guru partner to bring global best practice to South Africa Modern retail strategies focus on customer attraction and retention, which are crucial as consumer behaviour shifts. Increased options and ongoing financial distress among South African consumers highlight the need for retailers to adapt to what customers want and need, according to

Calling All South African Brands to Celebrate Excellence With the Brand New SA Customer Experience Awards

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The world-renowned **International Customer Experience Awards UK (ICXA™) is thrilled to announce the launch of the South Africa Customer Experience Awards (SACXA™), a groundbreaking initiative set to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in customer experience (CX) across various industries in South Africa. This prestigious inaugural event marks the homegrown edition of the well-known International Customer

Gen AI: Easing the Burden of Consumer Decision-Making – Accenture

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By Junaid Kleinschmidt, digital marketing strategy and intelligence lead for Accenture, Africa The South African retail landscape is contending with a range of challenges, such as high unemployment, severe inflation, shrinkflation, and the lingering effects of Covid-19. These pressures have transformed consumer expectations and added layers of complexity to their shopping decisions. Retailers must now

South African Retailers Have Arrived at an E-commerce Crossroads

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South African Retailers

South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same time, competition is heating up. Asian retailers such as Shein and Temu are

LG Electronics SA Launches Online Store, Redefining Digital Shopping

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LG Electronics

LG Electronics South Africa recently took a giant leap into the future of shopping with their online store which will forever change how South Africans buy their favourite tech. This is not just another e-commerce site—it is a bold move, changing the digital landscape and marking a new chapter in LG’s South African journey, says

Navigating Disruption: How Retailers Can Prepare for the R100 Billion Ecommerce Market

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South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and ecommerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just in the earliest phases of digital transformation and SME retailers will need to be agile to keep up with emerging customer demands and new competitors. Steven Heilbron, CEO of Capital Connect,

South African Consumers Lead Global Trend in Prioritising Value Over Price in Beverage Choices – CGA by NIQ

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In a landscape where economic pressures weigh heavily on household budgets, South African consumers are setting a global precedent in their approach to value, particularly when it comes to their beverage choices. According to the latest findings from CGA by NIQ, a remarkable 51% of South African consumers now prioritise value over price in their

The Enduring Power of Sa’s Independent Grocery Trade – Trade Intelligence

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New research underscores the enduring strength and intricate dynamics of South Africa’s independent grocery trade, from big wholesalers to spazas, thriving amid two decades of retail shifts. When retail research business Trade Intelligence was founded in 2004, the formal grocery retail space was dominated by the ‘Big Six’ – Pick n Pay, Shoprite, SPAR, Woolworths,

Prime Opportunity for Private Equity Funds to Rescue African Retail Companies

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By Tobie Jordaan and Jutami Augustyn, Partners, and Paras Shah, Kenya Managing Partner, BowmansThe retail sector in South Africa has experienced significant distress in the last year, with several high-profile retail businesses entering business rescue proceedings. Retail giants like AutoZone, West Pack and Cross Trainer, for example, have all recently entered business rescue, highlighting the

Wasoko & MaxAB Complete Landmark Merger

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Africa’s Largest Tech Merger Fuels Groundbreaking Expansion From E-Commerce to B2B Digital Services Platform African B2B e-commerce pioneers Wasoko and MaxAB have completed the continent’s largest-ever tech merger following the signing of preliminary terms in Q4 2023. Conducted as an all-stock transaction, the deal establishes a truly Pan-African platform for communities to access essential digital

Engen Celebrates 700th Quickshop & Co Milestone

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Engen, South Africa’s biggest fuel and convenience retailer, opened its 700th Quickshop & Co store at Engen Summit Convenience Centre in Midrand on 1st August 2024. Located at 386 Olifantsfontein Rd, Engen Summit is designed to serve the early risers, the late-night cravers and the busy bees navigating life’s hectic schedules. Operating 24/7, the site’s

bpSA Redefines Convenience to Meet Customer Needs With New Retail Initiatives

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bp Southern Africa (bpSA) has announced three initiatives in response to market demands – a revamped store design and offer, an inhouse loyalty programme as well as a low carbon battery rental service “Our investment in new convenience offerings, in the year bpSA celebrates 100 years of doing business in South Africa, is testament to

SPAR Zimbabwe Monthly Clean-Ups Continue to Be a Success

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On the first Friday of each month, SPAR Zimbabwe retailers take part in a clean-up in their local communities. This initiative further engrains SPAR Zimbabwe’s roots in the local community. Monthly clean-upSPAR Supermarkets take part in this clean-up alongside other stakeholders over a period of two hours. As well as keeping the local community clean,

Pick N Pay Receives R8.2bn in Applications for Its R4bn Rights Offer

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The Pick n Pay Group has successfully completed its Rights Offer. The retailer has raised R4-billion in capital with a high subscription rate and overwhelming market support. The Rights Offer was 106% oversubscribed, with total subscriptions reaching over R8-billion. 98.7% of shareholders followed their rights, and the Group received R4.3-billion in excess applications, underscoring shareholders’

MAGGI Launches “Cook the Difference” Campaign Introducing New Flavours to SA Kitchens

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Mzansi’s most preferred noodle brand, MAGGI, as recognised by the Ask Afrika Icon Awards, is set to elevate South African kitchens with its latest campaign, “Cook the Difference!” Unveiled at an exclusive media luncheon on 25 July, VIP media guests experienced the brand’s magic and versatility. MAGGI showcased its potential to be both a complete

Makro Doubles Comparable Online Grocery Essentials Sales

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As the pace of digital adoption increases in our country, more and more South Africans are browsing and shopping online to ensure they get the best prices. In light of this rise in comparative shopping behaviour and the current challenging consumer environment, Makro has redoubled its efforts to help customers save money so they can

Makro Sees Growth in Online Grocery Essentials Sales in South Africa

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As the pace of digital adoption increases in our country, more and more South Africans are browsing and shopping online to ensure they get the best prices. In light of this rise in comparative shopping behaviour and the current challenging consumer environment, Makro has redoubled its efforts to help customers save money so they can

Braintree Adds Human Touch and Tech Expertise Into E-commerce

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Backed by 20 years of tech expertise, leading IT solutions provider Braintree has seen their retail turnover increase by 1,200% since launching their e-commerce offering two years ago. With the objective of supporting business professionals in both home and office environments, Braintree brings to the tech e-commerce market over 3 000 premium products across 30