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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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#BizTrends2022: Africa's informal sector; a newly augmented opportunity

#BizTrends2022: Africa's informal sector; a newly augmented opportunity

Ndeye Diagne, Kantar 17 Jan 2022

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GlaxoSmithKline rejects Unilever's £50bn bid for consumer health unit

17 Jan 2022

The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

Edward Sweeney 14 Jan 2022

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

13 Jan 2022

Marko Salic, CEO, Argility Technology Group. Source: Supplied

Smollan buys Argility Technology Group from Capital Eye Investments

12 Jan 2022

What it will take for Africa's agrifood systems to thrive

What it will take for Africa's agrifood systems to thrive

Lulama Ndibongo Traub, Edward Mabaya and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jan 2022

Source: Getty

Subscription economy to hit $275bn in 2022: Where's the growth coming from?

11 Jan 2022

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

10 Jan 2022

Source: Sergey Soldatov -

AI shop assistants: Get ready for a world where you can't tell humans and chatbots apart

Shweta Singh 7 Jan 2022

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

7 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

John Watling 6 Jan 2022

Source: © efks

$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Christele Chokossa 5 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa to curb use of virgin plastics

PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa to curb use of virgin plastics

3 Jan 2022

Source: © fabio formaggio

5 ways retailers can create shopper-first experiences in 2022

31 Dec 2021

Source: © avemario

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

Source: Supplied

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

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The big challenges for supply chains in 2022

Logistics & TransportThe big challenges for supply chains in 2022

Edward Sweeney 14 Jan 2022

Shoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

RetailShoppers spent $1.14tn online globally over 2021 holiday season - Salesforce

13 Jan 2022

Marko Salic, CEO, Argility Technology Group. Source: Supplied

RetailSmollan buys Argility Technology Group from Capital Eye Investments

12 Jan 2022

What it will take for Africa's agrifood systems to thrive

AgricultureWhat it will take for Africa's agrifood systems to thrive

Lulama Ndibongo Traub, Edward Mabaya and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jan 2022

Source: Getty

RetailSubscription economy to hit $275bn in 2022: Where's the growth coming from?

11 Jan 2022

Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

RetailToy and entertainment giant Hasbro names Chris Cocks as CEO

10 Jan 2022

Source: Sergey Soldatov -

RetailAI shop assistants: Get ready for a world where you can't tell humans and chatbots apart

Shweta Singh 7 Jan 2022

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

ESG & SustainabilityUN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

7 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

Retail#BizTrends2022: Why retail has changed forever

John Watling 6 Jan 2022

Source: © efks

Marketing & Media$617m ad value makes Nike most marketed sports brand on social media

5 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Retail#BizTrends2022: What's next for retailing in Africa?

Christele Chokossa 5 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

RetailAfrica emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

PepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa to curb use of virgin plastics

RetailPepsiCo sub-Saharan Africa to curb use of virgin plastics

3 Jan 2022

Source: © fabio formaggio

Retail5 ways retailers can create shopper-first experiences in 2022

31 Dec 2021

Source: © avemario

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

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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

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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

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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