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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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5 ways retailers can create shopper-first experiences in 2022

31 Dec 2021

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Africa shifts to online shopping

30 Dec 2021

Egyptians gather to buy subsidised sugar in Cairo, Egypt, 1 December 2019. Reuters/Shokry Hussien

Egypt to increase price of subsidised sugar, says minister

Sarah El Safty and Ahmad Elhamy 30 Dec 2021

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

24 Dec 2021

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McDonald's moves US media buying to Starcom

24 Dec 2021

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

Bizcommunity.com 15 Dec 2021

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

Nike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

14 Dec 2021

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

Alisdair Sinclair 8 Dec 2021

Source: Kerry Group

Kerry Group fuels growth in Africa with Afribon acquisition

7 Dec 2021

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Tiger Brands centenary: From family business to FMCG giant

6 Dec 2021

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

6 Dec 2021

Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

Greg Gatherer 3 Dec 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Ardagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola brings 'Real Magic' in first new campaign since 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola brings 'Real Magic' in first new campaign since 2016

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Nov 2021

Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

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More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

Just 40% of shoppers trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

22 Nov 2021

Source: Tiger Brands

4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

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#CEM21: Managing customer needs - Humans vs tech or human and tech?

Danette Breitenbach 19 Nov 2021

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PepsiCo expands partnerships to advance food security in sub-Saharan Africa

17 Nov 2021

Source: Distell

Heineken to buy SA drinks maker Distell, along with Namibia Breweries

15 Nov 2021

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

Robbie Kearns 15 Nov 2021

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Kiwi Pay Group to roll out online marketplace in Africa, starting in Cameroon

15 Nov 2021

TFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

TFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

Nqobile Dludla 11 Nov 2021

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

10 Nov 2021

Where your backstory is a front page story

Where your backstory is a front page story

Bizcommunity.com 10 Nov 2021

IoT innovation helping to mould Africa's stores of the future

IoT innovation helping to mould Africa's stores of the future

10 Nov 2021

DP World launches e-commerce platform Dubuy.com in Kenya

DP World launches e-commerce platform Dubuy.com in Kenya

9 Nov 2021

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RetailAfrica shifts to online shopping

30 Dec 2021

Egyptians gather to buy subsidised sugar in Cairo, Egypt, 1 December 2019. Reuters/Shokry Hussien

AgricultureEgypt to increase price of subsidised sugar, says minister

Sarah El Safty and Ahmad Elhamy 30 Dec 2021

Iconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

RetailIconic Selfridges sold to Thai-led consortium

24 Dec 2021

Source: © Pixabay

Marketing & MediaMcDonald's moves US media buying to Starcom

24 Dec 2021

#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

Marketing & Media#FestiveTogether: Joining in wishing you all a blessed festive season

Bizcommunity.com 15 Dec 2021

Virtual sneakers produced by RTFKT. Source: RTFKT

RetailNike buys NFT fashion and collectibles startup RTFKT

14 Dec 2021

Chanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

RetailChanel appoints Unilever veteran Leena Nair as new CEO

14 Dec 2021

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

RetailSA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

Retail5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

Alisdair Sinclair 8 Dec 2021

Source: Kerry Group

RetailKerry Group fuels growth in Africa with Afribon acquisition

7 Dec 2021

Source: Supplied

RetailTiger Brands centenary: From family business to FMCG giant

6 Dec 2021

Pioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

RetailPioneer Foods recalls batches of Safari nuts and raisin products

6 Dec 2021

Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

RetailRetail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

Greg Gatherer 3 Dec 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailArdagh to buy SA glass manufacturer Consol for R10.1bn

Emma Rumney 29 Nov 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola brings 'Real Magic' in first new campaign since 2016

Marketing & MediaEXCLUSIVE: Coca-Cola brings 'Real Magic' in first new campaign since 2016

Evan-Lee Courie 29 Nov 2021

Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

RetailLouis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

Source: ©mangostar -

RetailMore shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

25 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

RetailJust 40% of shoppers trust retailers to fulfill orders as promised

22 Nov 2021

Source: Tiger Brands

Retail4th Absa Business Day Supplier Development Awards winners revealed

19 Nov 2021

Source: ©Andriy Popov -

Retail#CEM21: Managing customer needs - Humans vs tech or human and tech?

Danette Breitenbach 19 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

RetailPepsiCo expands partnerships to advance food security in sub-Saharan Africa

17 Nov 2021

Source: Distell

RetailHeineken to buy SA drinks maker Distell, along with Namibia Breweries

15 Nov 2021

How retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

RetailHow retailers are going digital-first this holiday season

Robbie Kearns 15 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

RetailKiwi Pay Group to roll out online marketplace in Africa, starting in Cameroon

15 Nov 2021

TFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

RetailTFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

Nqobile Dludla 11 Nov 2021

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

RetailShoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

10 Nov 2021

Where your backstory is a front page story

Marketing & MediaWhere your backstory is a front page story

Bizcommunity.com 10 Nov 2021

IoT innovation helping to mould Africa's stores of the future

RetailIoT innovation helping to mould Africa's stores of the future

10 Nov 2021

DP World launches e-commerce platform Dubuy.com in Kenya

Logistics & TransportDP World launches e-commerce platform Dubuy.com in Kenya

9 Nov 2021

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RetailThe rise of fake e-commerce sites around Black Friday - and how to spot them

5 Nov 2021

Using data to inform customer journey planning from a cultural perspective

Marketing & MediaUsing data to inform customer journey planning from a cultural perspective

Virginia Alvarez 4 Nov 2021

Ethiopian textile industry at risk if US suspends trade deal over Tigray war

RetailEthiopian textile industry at risk if US suspends trade deal over Tigray war

Dawit Endeshaw 3 Nov 2021

Marketing & MediaHow to align your brand with purpose-driven consumers

2 Nov 2021

Linda Khumbanyiwa celebrates Malawi's culture and craftsmanship through fashion

RetailLinda Khumbanyiwa celebrates Malawi's culture and craftsmanship through fashion

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 25 Oct 2021

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RetailHow big companies are targeting middle-income countries to boost ultra-processed food sales

Edwin Kwong, Joanna Williams, Phillip Baker, Rob Moodie and Thiago M Santos 22 Oct 2021

V&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

RetailV&A's festive campaign to spotlight African design and sustainability

19 Oct 2021

Partnership formed to improve food innovation, nutrition in West Africa

RetailPartnership formed to improve food innovation, nutrition in West Africa

19 Oct 2021

Source: ©Sergey Skripnikov

FinanceVodacom's superapp Vodapay launches with exclusive deals

19 Oct 2021

Sendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

EntrepreneurshipSendbox raises $1.8m to digitise deliveries for African SMEs

19 Oct 2021

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Retail'It's our stuff': Consumers wage right-to-repair revolution

Carey L. Biron and Umberto Bacchi 19 Oct 2021