Retail Marketing News Africa

Subscribe & Follow

Advertise your job vacancies

Recruit Image

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

Source: © Bizcommunity The inaugural SSA MMA Smarties Awards awarded 51 Awards, with 19 Gold, 19 Silver and 13 Bronze Awards

Inaugural SSA MMA Smarties' winners announced, the TFG named Brand of the Year

9 Dec 2024

Coca-Cola's iconic Holiday Magic advert created by AI leaves fans feeling sick

22 Nov 2024

More news

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

Brand Africa | South Africa's Best Brands: Bathu and MTN top the rankings

6 Mar 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

8 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'

#BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'

Jonathan Cherry 10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Source: ©ammentorp via

The metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Carl W Jones 6 Dec 2022

Grant Macpherson. Source: Supplied.

#Newsmaker: Grant Macpherson, CMO for KFC Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Nov 2022

Source:

Ye and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

Pankhuri Malhotra 10 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

South Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

Diageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

FNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

Source: ©kasto -

Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

Source:

Uncertainty ahead: The state of African consumer sentiment

15 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source:

Revlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Jun 2022

More news

Locally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

RetailLocally made, globally loved: How Rogz became a household name in pet gear

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Mar 2023

Marketing & MediaBrand Africa | South Africa's Best Brands: Bathu and MTN top the rankings

6 Mar 2023

#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Retail#BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Feb 2023

New Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

RetailNew Lego Friends lineup features diverse new characters with complex emotions

8 Feb 2023

Hein Schumacher, Unilever's newly-appointed CEO. Source: Supplied

RetailUnilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Retail5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

RetailP&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'

Retail#BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'

Jonathan Cherry 10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Retail#BizTrends2023: How to win in sub-Saharan Africa's retailing landscape

Christele Chokossa 9 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

RetailAfrica's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Source: ©ammentorp via

RetailThe metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Balenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

RetailBalenciaga's controversial new campaign and the long history of 'shockvertising'

Carl W Jones 6 Dec 2022

Grant Macpherson. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#Newsmaker: Grant Macpherson, CMO for KFC Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Nov 2022

Source:

RetailYe and Adidas break up: Why brand marriages sometimes go bad

Pankhuri Malhotra 10 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

RetailPMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: ©marushy -

RetailTrends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and executive chair of African Fashion International and Lucilla Booyzen, director of South African Fashion Week. Source: Supplied

RetailSouth Africans selected for BoF 500 Global Fashion Leader Index

3 Oct 2022

Bisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

RetailBisquit & Dubouché's Vincent Chappe on championing Cognac craft and community

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Retail#WomensMonth: Distell's Kushilla Thomas feeds her passions for Africa, brands and people

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

RetailFacebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

Retail$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

RetailUnlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

RetailFNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

Source: ©kasto -

RetailRevlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailUncertainty ahead: The state of African consumer sentiment

15 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

RetailZalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailRevlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

Marketing & MediaTruly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Retail#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 May 2022

#EcomAfrica: Online retail beyond the pandemic, with OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter

Retail#EcomAfrica: Online retail beyond the pandemic, with OneDayOnly's Laurian Venter

Lauren Hartzenberg 12 Apr 2022

IRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

RetailIRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

8 Apr 2022

Incubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

Marketing & MediaIncubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Mar 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

RetailWhy South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

IMA wins PepsiCo SSA account

Marketing & MediaIMA wins PepsiCo SSA account

15 Mar 2022

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

RetailCPG giants Nestlé, Mars and Mondelez scale back business in Russia

11 Mar 2022

China's retail revolution: Innovations that could change the way the world shops

RetailChina's retail revolution: Innovations that could change the way the world shops

Mark Greeven 11 Mar 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

RetailMajor food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

Supplied

Marketing & MediaGold Smartie for Pep & Ogilvy for messages of hope

28 Feb 2022