The increase in e-commerce is driving the demand in storage and distribution space, it will also hurt bricks and mortar retail in the long run
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers
Environment-friendly cleaning products form part of a small, but growing market
Companies are keen to ditch plastic straws, but replacing them with single-use alternatives is not the best option, environmentalists say
Covid-19 bans on alcohol and the recent violence have exposed just how important booze sales are to retailers that once only filled trolleys with food
Fear of contracting the coronavirus while fighting off other shoppers will probably change how people shop for sales
Data shows that during the lockdown the statutory body has dealt with 75% fewer cases than during the same period last year
A group of workers have been dismissed, but they insist they never embarked on industrial action in the first place
The move may provide a short-term economic boost, but it also has long-term health costs
The entry of national supermarkets into non-urban markets has shifted the competitive landscape
‘Most days, however, looking at it from my side of the fence, the idea of a parent company is somewhat jaded’
Card holders can transfer money to each other at no cost, so an entire sub economy may evolve
South Africans are spending more on festive goods such as food and beverages rather than more expensive goods. The proof is in the pudding
Mr Price had a significant rise, while Tiger Brands had a phenomenal drop
Cheaper food has helped to ease the pain but an ever weakening rand means the prognosis is poor
ARC did not say what they paid for the 90% of the shares. The bank has not officially launched yet
Businesses are slowly phasing out nonrecyclable plastic waste
‘It seemed, at the time, to be a very good idea to go and be myself by shopping at a particular place’
In an attempt to keep customers, retailers will absorb some of the hike – for a while
The party has said the outbreak is a state of crisis and has called on all of its members to ensure products linked to the bacteria are removed
The company is one of the largest food manufacturers in the country, and the 7% fall equates to a R5.6-billion drop in its value
Pick n Pay as well as shops under its Boxer brand, have begun pulling the products, as have all supermarkets in the Shoprite group
The Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery retail sector goes beyond exclusive property clauses.
Pick n Pay and Jaguar Land Rover SA have decided not to renew their sponsorship of the Afrikaans is Groot concerts, Beeld newspaper reported.
Pick n Pay and Land Rover are in the spotlight for sponsoring an Afrikaans music festival at which Steve Hofmeyr is to perform.
The retailer’s results show the it is not moving in the right direction quickly enough.
Sow crates will soon be phased out with Pick n Pay and Woolworths announcing its commitment to accelerate the progress on the welfare of pigs in SA.
Pick n Pay is seeking to claw back market share with a focus on improving its fresh produce offering.
Shoprite has reportedly lost millions when it closed its doors on December 15 as a sign of respect following the passing of president Nelson Mandela.
Despite organisations criticising Pick n Pay for not closing on Sunday, the retailer says it will donate profits from sales on the day to charity.
With the flurry of retailers climbing on board the rewards programme bandwagon, there are few places these days that do not offer loyalty programme.