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Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

African online retailer Jumia sees growth despite Chinese competition

African online retailer Jumia sees growth despite Chinese competition

By MacDonald Dzirutwe 16 hours

Source: © 123rf A recent study by Public Desire ranked the most 'online shopping addicted' countries

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#EuroShop: Out with boring, in with experience

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SA designer Thebe Magugu first African to win LVMH Prize

SA designer Thebe Magugu first African to win LVMH Prize

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Nestlé announces winners of sub-Saharan Africa innovation challenge

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Woolworths to trial recycled paper shopping bags

Woolworths to trial recycled paper shopping bags

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Clicks continues growth trajectory with 700th store opening

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Distilled Spirits Council brings American spirit(s) to SA

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Shop Association releases Storedits global display research

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WWF and SA retailers team up to simplify recycling labels

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28 Aug 2019

Standard Bank targets informal retail economy with $4m Nomanini investment

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28 Aug 2019

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Toymaker Hasbro to phase out plastic packaging by 2023

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South Africans can soon shop Zara online

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