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Warc: “Podcasts are having a moment" - but popularity not translating into ad revenue

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#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

New Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

L'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

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Delivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

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R40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

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

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

Danone Southern Africa appoints Herve Orama Barrere as MD

Danone Southern Africa appoints Herve Orama Barrere as MD

13 Feb 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

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

1 Feb 2023

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

Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

Vivienne Westwood: How the brand will maintain the spirit of transgression and rebellion after her death

Naomi Braithwaite 17 Jan 2023

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

P&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

11 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

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Tech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 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

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

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#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

RetailPuma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

RetailMiddle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

Retail#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

RetailNew Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

RetailAuthentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023

RetailL'Oréal to buy cult luxury beauty brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

4 Apr 2023

Drinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

RetailDrinks giant Diageo appoints Debra Crew as first female CEO

29 Mar 2023

Source: ©tanialerro -

RetailDelivering distinctive experiences imperative for FMCG brand growth

24 Mar 2023

Kellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

RetailKellogg names global snack business Kellanova ahead of company split

16 Mar 2023

Global Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

RetailGlobal Vans x Mami Wata collaboration spotlights African surf culture

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Mar 2023

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RetailR40bn Heineken-Distell merger gets the green light

10 Mar 2023

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

Advantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

RetailAdvantage Group names Lauren Filen as customer director for Africa

23 Feb 2023

Pharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

RetailPharrell Williams takes the reins as Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

15 Feb 2023

Danone Southern Africa appoints Herve Orama Barrere as MD

RetailDanone Southern Africa appoints Herve Orama Barrere as MD

13 Feb 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

Hasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

RetailHasbro to cut 15% of global workforce

1 Feb 2023

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

RetailUnilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO

1 Feb 2023

Whirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

RetailWhirlpool partners Arcelik in Europe, quits Middle East and Africa

Akanksha Khushi and Shubham Kalia 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Retail#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Howard Saunders 17 Jan 2023

RetailVivienne Westwood: How the brand will maintain the spirit of transgression and rebellion after her death

Naomi Braithwaite 17 Jan 2023

Source: ©marushy via

RetailTop 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

RetailP&G to acquire textured haircare brand Mielle Organics

16 Jan 2023

Pietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

RetailPietro Beccari named Louis Vuitton CEO in major LVMH management shakeup

11 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

Source: ©Andriy Popov -

RetailTech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 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

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

RetailVictoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

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

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

Luisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

RetailLuisa Ortega named new president of Cola-Cola's Africa business

14 Dec 2022

Grant Macpherson. Source: Supplied.

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

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Nov 2022

Source: Massmart

RetailWalmart's R6.4bn buyout of Massmart a done deal

23 Nov 2022

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RetailLevi's appoints Michelle Gass as president and CEO-in-waiting

10 Nov 2022

Source: Puma

RetailPuma boss Bjørn Gulden named new Adidas CEO

9 Nov 2022

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RetailTrends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

How digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

RetailHow digital tech, ambience and sustainability drive in-store shopper behaviour

25 Oct 2022

Nestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

RetailNestlé names Nicole Roos first female MD for East and Southern Africa

19 Oct 2022

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RetailLindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

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