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Pick n Pay to exit Nigeria

Pick n Pay to exit Nigeria

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Shoprite feels African slowdown

Shoprite feels African slowdown

Michelle Gumede 18 Jan 2018

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

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

Jannine Adams 15 Jan 2018

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

15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

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Tanzania: Suppliers to get Sh4.5bn in first batch of Uchumi

3 Jan 2018

Steinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

Steinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

12 Dec 2017

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Dec 2017

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Markus Jooste quits as Steinhoff CEO

Robert Laing 6 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

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

3 Nov 2017

Western Cape drought a growing concern, lack of water has far-reaching consequences

Western Cape drought a growing concern, lack of water has far-reaching consequences

3 Nov 2017

Builders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

Builders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

25 Oct 2017

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

24 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Oct 2017

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Pick n Pay H1 after-tax profit up 15% despite retrenchment costs

Robert Laing 18 Oct 2017

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

Lafarge South Africa launches Binastore

Lafarge South Africa launches Binastore

10 Oct 2017

Freshmark MD Dr Johan van Deventer with Tru-Cape director and grower Derek Corder.

Tru-Cape reaches over 20m apples, pears supplied to Shoprite Group

9 Oct 2017

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

6 Oct 2017

Food labelling pact aims to cut food waste

Food labelling pact aims to cut food waste

21 Sep 2017

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

20 Sep 2017

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

19 Sep 2017

Yuppiechef to open first physical store

Yuppiechef to open first physical store

19 Sep 2017

Big data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

Big data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

Garth Meier 19 Sep 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Nigeria and SA's fragile economic recovery

Nigeria and SA's fragile economic recovery

13 Sep 2017

#FreshConnections: Maryla Masojada on the state of fresh produce retail in SA

#FreshConnections: Maryla Masojada on the state of fresh produce retail in SA

Lauren Hartzenberg 12 Sep 2017

Tech startups crucial to Pick n Pay's technology strategy

Tech startups crucial to Pick n Pay's technology strategy

Stephen Timm 7 Sep 2017

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Shoprite feels African slowdown

RetailShoprite feels African slowdown

Michelle Gumede 18 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 -

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15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

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

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

Erinamukuta via

RetailTanzania: Suppliers to get Sh4.5bn in first batch of Uchumi

3 Jan 2018

Steinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

RetailSteinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

12 Dec 2017

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

RetailLess than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Dec 2017

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RetailMarkus Jooste quits as Steinhoff CEO

Robert Laing 6 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

Marketing & MediaGoogle Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Adriaan Strydom 6 Nov 2017

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

RetailAirport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

3 Nov 2017

Western Cape drought a growing concern, lack of water has far-reaching consequences

AgricultureWestern Cape drought a growing concern, lack of water has far-reaching consequences

3 Nov 2017

Builders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

RetailBuilders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

25 Oct 2017

RMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

RetailRMB Ventures, Investec Asset Management acquire stakes in Botswana-based retailer

24 Oct 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Retail#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Oct 2017

Image credit: Freddy Mavunda via Business Day

RetailPick n Pay H1 after-tax profit up 15% despite retrenchment costs

Robert Laing 18 Oct 2017

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

RetailDeacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

Lafarge South Africa launches Binastore

Construction & EngineeringLafarge South Africa launches Binastore

10 Oct 2017

Freshmark MD Dr Johan van Deventer with Tru-Cape director and grower Derek Corder.

RetailTru-Cape reaches over 20m apples, pears supplied to Shoprite Group

9 Oct 2017

DHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

RetailDHL-Mall for Africa partnership gives African products access to global stage

6 Oct 2017

Food labelling pact aims to cut food waste

RetailFood labelling pact aims to cut food waste

21 Sep 2017

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

RetailEngen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

20 Sep 2017

Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

RetailPick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

19 Sep 2017

Yuppiechef to open first physical store

RetailYuppiechef to open first physical store

19 Sep 2017

Big data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

RetailBig data divide: what traditional retailers can learn from e-commerce

Garth Meier 19 Sep 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Retail#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Nigeria and SA's fragile economic recovery

Marketing & MediaNigeria and SA's fragile economic recovery

13 Sep 2017

#FreshConnections: Maryla Masojada on the state of fresh produce retail in SA

Retail#FreshConnections: Maryla Masojada on the state of fresh produce retail in SA

Lauren Hartzenberg 12 Sep 2017

Tech startups crucial to Pick n Pay's technology strategy

ICTTech startups crucial to Pick n Pay's technology strategy

Stephen Timm 7 Sep 2017

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

RetailDunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

7 Sep 2017

Setting up shop in Africa presents challenges

RetailSetting up shop in Africa presents challenges

31 Aug 2017

Massmart sticks to expansion strategy

RetailMassmart sticks to expansion strategy

Colleen Goko 28 Aug 2017

Google and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

RetailGoogle and Walmart team up to take on Amazon

24 Aug 2017

Innovation, product diversification drives forecourt retail growth

RetailInnovation, product diversification drives forecourt retail growth

22 Aug 2017

#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Retail#CEMAfrica2017: Empowered customer experiences lie in multi-focused design

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Aug 2017

Steinhoff aims for African champion

RetailSteinhoff aims for African champion

Ann Crotty 11 Aug 2017

Ikea is running a startup accelerator

RetailIkea is running a startup accelerator

Tom Jackson 4 Aug 2017

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

RetailJohn Sanei talks forever profitable retail

3 Aug 2017

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RetailShoprite sales edge forward

Ann Crotty 19 Jul 2017