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Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

11 Feb 2025

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

Top 10 countries most addicted to online shopping | China tops the list, UK and US follow closely

10 Feb 2025

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Voice assistant transaction values to hit $19,4bn by 2023

3 Aug 2021

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Walmart opens up its retail tech to other businesses

2 Aug 2021

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How palm oil became the world's most hated, most used fat source

Jonathan E. Robins 30 Jul 2021

SimpliFine expands in Kenya with locally produced products

SimpliFine expands in Kenya with locally produced products

30 Jul 2021

Mukuru Groceries service expands to Malawi

Mukuru Groceries service expands to Malawi

30 Jul 2021

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

28 Jul 2021

Scan Display focuses on shopfitting and brand activations

Scan Display 27 Jul 2021

Distell expects up to 20% rise in full-year profits

Distell expects up to 20% rise in full-year profits

Emma Rumney 23 Jul 2021

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LG aims for 100% renewable energy use by 2050

22 Jul 2021

August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

Bizcommunity.com 20 Jul 2021

Identifying the path forward for franchising

Identifying the path forward for franchising

20 Jul 2021

Cannes Trend Talks 2021 Official Programme released

Cannes Trend Talks 2021 Official Programme released

Bizcommunity.com 13 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Tunisian garment workers fight for unpaid wages in pandemic's shadow

Layli Foroudi 13 Jul 2021

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

13 Jul 2021

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

12 Jul 2021

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Coca-Cola digital delivery centre planned for Johannesburg

8 Jul 2021

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Smart POS terminals in service to grow by 156% by 2026

8 Jul 2021

Young Kenyan makes a name for himself producing artisan chocolate

Young Kenyan makes a name for himself producing artisan chocolate

7 Jul 2021

Artisanal chocolate bars are seen on display at Venko Chocolatier in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2021. Source: Reuters/Cooper Inveen

Belgian-Congolese chef opens Senegal's first artisan chocolate shop

Cooper Inveen 7 Jul 2021

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How Covid-19 accelerated retailer investment in tech

6 Jul 2021

Tetra Pak partners with Synercore to accelerate food chain innovation in Africa

Tetra Pak partners with Synercore to accelerate food chain innovation in Africa

2 Jul 2021

Tana Africa Capital acquires stake in African drinks business KDV Holdings

Tana Africa Capital acquires stake in African drinks business KDV Holdings

2 Jul 2021

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Global shopper confidence surging as consumers return to stores - study

30 Jun 2021

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Rooibos tea: EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

29 Jun 2021

#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2021

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

25 Jun 2021

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Why a competitive local fashion industry needs the creativity of designers

Lauren Hartzenberg 25 Jun 2021

Steinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

Steinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

Nqobile Dludla 25 Jun 2021

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Lego reveals first prototype brick made from recycled plastic bottles

24 Jun 2021

Billions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

Billions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

24 Jun 2021

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Source: Walmart

RetailWalmart opens up its retail tech to other businesses

2 Aug 2021

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RetailHow palm oil became the world's most hated, most used fat source

Jonathan E. Robins 30 Jul 2021

SimpliFine expands in Kenya with locally produced products

RetailSimpliFine expands in Kenya with locally produced products

30 Jul 2021

Mukuru Groceries service expands to Malawi

RetailMukuru Groceries service expands to Malawi

30 Jul 2021

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

RetailTommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

28 Jul 2021

Marketing & MediaScan Display focuses on shopfitting and brand activations

Scan Display 27 Jul 2021

Distell expects up to 20% rise in full-year profits

RetailDistell expects up to 20% rise in full-year profits

Emma Rumney 23 Jul 2021

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RetailLG aims for 100% renewable energy use by 2050

22 Jul 2021

August #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

Marketing & MediaAugust #WomensMonth made possible by the Intercare Group

Bizcommunity.com 20 Jul 2021

Identifying the path forward for franchising

RetailIdentifying the path forward for franchising

20 Jul 2021

Cannes Trend Talks 2021 Official Programme released

Marketing & MediaCannes Trend Talks 2021 Official Programme released

Bizcommunity.com 13 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

RetailTunisian garment workers fight for unpaid wages in pandemic's shadow

Layli Foroudi 13 Jul 2021

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

ESG & SustainabilityGauteng Growth and Development Agency highlights role of AfCFTA in eliminating poverty

13 Jul 2021

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

RetailTop fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

12 Jul 2021

Source: © bagwold -

RetailCoca-Cola digital delivery centre planned for Johannesburg

8 Jul 2021

Source: © rido -

RetailSmart POS terminals in service to grow by 156% by 2026

8 Jul 2021

Young Kenyan makes a name for himself producing artisan chocolate

RetailYoung Kenyan makes a name for himself producing artisan chocolate

7 Jul 2021

Artisanal chocolate bars are seen on display at Venko Chocolatier in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2021. Source: Reuters/Cooper Inveen

RetailBelgian-Congolese chef opens Senegal's first artisan chocolate shop

Cooper Inveen 7 Jul 2021

Source: ©gajus -

RetailHow Covid-19 accelerated retailer investment in tech

6 Jul 2021

Tetra Pak partners with Synercore to accelerate food chain innovation in Africa

RetailTetra Pak partners with Synercore to accelerate food chain innovation in Africa

2 Jul 2021

Tana Africa Capital acquires stake in African drinks business KDV Holdings

RetailTana Africa Capital acquires stake in African drinks business KDV Holdings

2 Jul 2021

Source: Getty

RetailGlobal shopper confidence surging as consumers return to stores - study

30 Jun 2021

Source: miiya via

AgricultureRooibos tea: EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

29 Jun 2021

#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

Retail#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2021

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

RetailInaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

25 Jun 2021

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RetailWhy a competitive local fashion industry needs the creativity of designers

Lauren Hartzenberg 25 Jun 2021

Steinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

RetailSteinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

Nqobile Dludla 25 Jun 2021

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RetailLego reveals first prototype brick made from recycled plastic bottles

24 Jun 2021

Billions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

RetailBillions in export revenue at risk if suppliers don't cut carbon emissions - study

24 Jun 2021

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RetailTo ban or not to ban plastic shopping bags? Implications and proposed solutions

Asphat Muposhi, Mercy Mpinganjira, Marius Wait 23 Jun 2021

Segmenting for the future: 5 emerging consumer types

RetailSegmenting for the future: 5 emerging consumer types

John Watling 21 Jun 2021

Meet the Moroccan women making argan oil for the beauty industry

RetailMeet the Moroccan women making argan oil for the beauty industry

Ahmed Eljechtimi and Abdelhak Belhaki 15 Jun 2021

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Retail'Buy now pay later' spend predicted to reach $995bn in 2026

14 Jun 2021

New Barbie collection made using recycled ocean-bound plastic

RetailNew Barbie collection made using recycled ocean-bound plastic

11 Jun 2021

Luxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

RetailLuxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

Michael Taylor 11 Jun 2021

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RetailSA, Nigeria and Kenya driving e-commerce volumes in Sub-Saharan Africa

9 Jun 2021

Century-old CNA enters business rescue

RetailCentury-old CNA enters business rescue

9 Jun 2021

Cape Town microbrewery triumphs at 2021 African Beer Cup

RetailCape Town microbrewery triumphs at 2021 African Beer Cup

8 Jun 2021

Rooibos added to EU's register of iconic geographic indicators

RetailRooibos added to EU's register of iconic geographic indicators

8 Jun 2021

From apprentice to fashion icon: Ivory Coast's Pathe'O, 50 years on

RetailFrom apprentice to fashion icon: Ivory Coast's Pathe'O, 50 years on

Loucoumane Coulibaly, Bate Felix and John Stonestreet 7 Jun 2021