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Unilever threatens to pull ads from 'divisive platforms'

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Lee Applbaum, global chief marketing officer, Patrón Spirits International.

#MeettheMarketer: Marketers are relying too heavily on data

Louise Marsland 8 Feb 2018

Charles Murito, country manager of Google Kenya |

Google Kenya's Charles Murito on digital advertising and the age of assistance

Jessica Tennant 7 Feb 2018

Four fast ways to maximise in-store promotions

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Sandra Steenkamp 5 Feb 2018

The modern marketer is a connected one

The modern marketer is a connected one

Jessica Tennant 2 Feb 2018

Africa's consumer goods and retail sectors driven by expanding middle class, tech development

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1 Feb 2018

#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jan 2018

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Trends 2018: Omnichannel is the new normal

Jainita Khatri 25 Jan 2018

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Top ten global consumer trends

23 Jan 2018

Hijab model pulls out of L'Oreal campaign over Israel tweets

Hijab model pulls out of L'Oreal campaign over Israel tweets

23 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

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H&M 'racist' ad adds to company's woes

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#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

Lindy Lee 11 Jan 2018

Nicola Cooper, senior trend analyst and cultural strategist at Nicola Cooper & Associates (NC&A).

#BizTrends2018: Connecting with ever-connected, ever-younger African consumers

Nicola Cooper 10 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Top mobile trends for the 2018 consumer

#BizTrends2018: Top mobile trends for the 2018 consumer

Lynette Hundermark 8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The in-store experience - an opportunity for brands

#BizTrends2018: The in-store experience - an opportunity for brands

Caroline Currie 8 Jan 2018

Transformation in Africa's digital retail landscape

Transformation in Africa's digital retail landscape

Isabelle Lurquin 22 Dec 2017

Tami Ruschin, MD of The Stylista.

Pinning down real street style with The Stylista's social content

Leigh Andrews 21 Dec 2017

A festival of African creativity launched by Absolut

A festival of African creativity launched by Absolut

5 Dec 2017

Vincent Magwenya

Imagining the possibilities of an Africanised Black Friday

Vincent Magwenya 28 Nov 2017

Black Friday gets claws into SA's net shoppers

Black Friday gets claws into SA's net shoppers

Wendy Knowler 24 Nov 2017

Google Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Google Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Adriaan Strydom 6 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Nov 2017

Brands do not market effectively to women in Africa

Brands do not market effectively to women in Africa

2 Nov 2017

MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

Tom Jackson 1 Nov 2017

Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Michael J. Armstrong and Narongsak (Tek) Thongpapa 31 Oct 2017

Stefan Abro.

#ShopperMarketing: A winning omni-channel approach

Stefan Abro 26 Oct 2017

South African retail compound annual growth rate.

Phygital: The new retail marketing playground

Jainita Khatri 26 Oct 2017

Charlene Olivier.

#ShopperMarketing: Nobody cares about shopper marketing

Charlene Olivier 25 Oct 2017

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Charles Murito, country manager of Google Kenya |

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Four fast ways to maximise in-store promotions

RetailFour fast ways to maximise in-store promotions

Sandra Steenkamp 5 Feb 2018

The modern marketer is a connected one

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Jessica Tennant 2 Feb 2018

Africa's consumer goods and retail sectors driven by expanding middle class, tech development

RetailAfrica's consumer goods and retail sectors driven by expanding middle class, tech development

1 Feb 2018

#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

Retail#BizTrends2018: The new rules of retail

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jan 2018

Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaTrends 2018: Omnichannel is the new normal

Jainita Khatri 25 Jan 2018

Image credit: bruce mars via

Marketing & MediaTop ten global consumer trends

23 Jan 2018

Hijab model pulls out of L'Oreal campaign over Israel tweets

Marketing & MediaHijab model pulls out of L'Oreal campaign over Israel tweets

23 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

Tourism & Travel#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

Jannine Adams 15 Jan 2018

(c) Stefan Holm -

Marketing & MediaH&M 'racist' ad adds to company's woes

15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

Retail#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

Lindy Lee 11 Jan 2018

Nicola Cooper, senior trend analyst and cultural strategist at Nicola Cooper & Associates (NC&A).

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2018: Connecting with ever-connected, ever-younger African consumers

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#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Retail#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The in-store experience - an opportunity for brands

Retail#BizTrends2018: The in-store experience - an opportunity for brands

Caroline Currie 8 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Top mobile trends for the 2018 consumer

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2018: Top mobile trends for the 2018 consumer

Lynette Hundermark 8 Jan 2018

Transformation in Africa's digital retail landscape

RetailTransformation in Africa's digital retail landscape

Isabelle Lurquin 22 Dec 2017

Tami Ruschin, MD of The Stylista.

Marketing & MediaPinning down real street style with The Stylista's social content

Leigh Andrews 21 Dec 2017

A festival of African creativity launched by Absolut

Marketing & MediaA festival of African creativity launched by Absolut

5 Dec 2017

Vincent Magwenya

RetailImagining the possibilities of an Africanised Black Friday

Vincent Magwenya 28 Nov 2017

Black Friday gets claws into SA's net shoppers

RetailBlack Friday gets claws into SA's net shoppers

Wendy Knowler 24 Nov 2017

Google Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

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Adriaan Strydom 6 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

Retail#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Nov 2017

Brands do not market effectively to women in Africa

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2 Nov 2017

MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

RetailMySidekick shopping app launches across SA

Tom Jackson 1 Nov 2017

Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

RetailTailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Michael J. Armstrong and Narongsak (Tek) Thongpapa 31 Oct 2017

Stefan Abro.

Marketing & Media#ShopperMarketing: A winning omni-channel approach

Stefan Abro 26 Oct 2017

South African retail compound annual growth rate.

Marketing & MediaPhygital: The new retail marketing playground

Jainita Khatri 26 Oct 2017

Charlene Olivier.

Marketing & Media#ShopperMarketing: Nobody cares about shopper marketing

Charlene Olivier 25 Oct 2017

#ShopperMarketing: The current and future state of retail

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#ShopperMarketing: Consumers consider brands for just 10 seconds in store

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Gateway 'Out the Box' shopper promotion.

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Lola Ogunyemi

Marketing & MediaBlack model in Dove video says ad 'misinterpreted'

12 Oct 2017

Dove apologises for 'racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept

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A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

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2 Oct 2017

Redi's book on Khwezi racks up super sales

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QNET Board Adviser, David Sharma; Deputy Minister for Health, Community Development, Children and Elderly, Hamisi Kigwangalla; Permanent Secretary for Trade, Industry and Investment Adelhelm Meru and QNet Country Representative for Tanzania Benjamin Mariki cut the ribbon during the opening of QNet agent office in Tanzania.

RetailQNet boosts direct selling operations in Tanzania

22 Sep 2017