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Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

Inaugural Africa-focused Massmart Growth Summit set for April 2025

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

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

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Yeezy Gap Round Jacket floating projection in Los Angeles. Source: Gap

Kanye West pulls plug on Yeezy Gap partnership

16 Sep 2022

Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia founder. Source: Patagonia

Patagonia founder gives company away - 'Earth is now our only shareholder'

16 Sep 2022

25 years in, nearly 450 stores later - the secret sauce behind The Crazy Store's success

25 years in, nearly 450 stores later - the secret sauce behind The Crazy Store's success

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 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

Jonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

Jonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

29 Aug 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted. Source: Adidas

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to step down

23 Aug 2022

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

19 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 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

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

Pernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

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Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

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

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

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Revlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

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

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

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 May 2022

South African brands lead the African continent - again

25 May 2022

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Starbucks retreats from Russia

24 May 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

McDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

16 May 2022

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

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

Lauren Hartzenberg 12 Apr 2022

Kirk Perry, president and CEO of IRI, will become CEO of the combined company. Source: Business Wire

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

8 Apr 2022

Farfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

Farfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

5 Apr 2022

Inaugural Fashion Industry Awards South Africa winners revealed

Inaugural Fashion Industry Awards South Africa winners revealed

1 Apr 2022

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

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

11 Mar 2022

Source: ©tea -

Growing list of retail brands suspend business in Russia [updated]

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Mar 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

TFG to buy Coricraft and Volpes owner in R2.35bn deal

TFG to buy Coricraft and Volpes owner in R2.35bn deal

7 Mar 2022

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Yeezy Gap Round Jacket floating projection in Los Angeles. Source: Gap

RetailKanye West pulls plug on Yeezy Gap partnership

16 Sep 2022

Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia founder. Source: Patagonia

RetailPatagonia founder gives company away - 'Earth is now our only shareholder'

16 Sep 2022

25 years in, nearly 450 stores later - the secret sauce behind The Crazy Store's success

Retail25 years in, nearly 450 stores later - the secret sauce behind The Crazy Store's success

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 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

Jonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

RetailJonathan Molapo to succeed Mitch Slape as Massmart CEO

29 Aug 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted. Source: Adidas

RetailAdidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to step down

23 Aug 2022

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

RetailNike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

19 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

RetailEthical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 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

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

RetailPernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

RetailMars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

Source: ©kasto -

RetailRevlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

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

RetailZalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

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RetailRevlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

Marketing & MediaTruly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

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

Marketing & MediaSouth African brands lead the African continent - again

25 May 2022

Source: https://www.pexels.com/ Pexels]]

RetailStarbucks retreats from Russia

24 May 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

RetailMcDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

RetailRihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

16 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

Farfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

RetailFarfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

5 Apr 2022

Inaugural Fashion Industry Awards South Africa winners revealed

RetailInaugural Fashion Industry Awards South Africa winners revealed

1 Apr 2022

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

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

11 Mar 2022

Source: ©tea -

RetailGrowing list of retail brands suspend business in Russia [updated]

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Mar 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

RetailMajor food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

TFG to buy Coricraft and Volpes owner in R2.35bn deal

RetailTFG to buy Coricraft and Volpes owner in R2.35bn deal

7 Mar 2022

Scan Display builds retail space for 22 local fashion brands

Marketing & MediaScan Display builds retail space for 22 local fashion brands

Scan Display 1 Mar 2022

Outlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

RetailOutlook: E-commerce and the race for rapid delivery

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Feb 2022

Wish rolls out shoppable video feature Wish Clips

RetailWish rolls out shoppable video feature Wish Clips

18 Feb 2022

Outlook for Africa's snack foods industry in 2022 and beyond

RetailOutlook for Africa's snack foods industry in 2022 and beyond

Francois Robertson 15 Feb 2022

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RetailRetail and the metaverse: A new world of consumer connection

9 Feb 2022

Hugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

RetailHugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

2 Feb 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

RetailLuxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022

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RetailUnilever to cull 1,500 jobs in major restructuring

26 Jan 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

RetailKFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailTop 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2022 - Euromonitor

17 Jan 2022

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