Retail Sales

Shoppers have had a rough time navigating online purchasing, which is rife with ‘deceptive practices’

Retail trade sales decreased for the eighth consecutive month showing that consumers are still cash-strapped

On a month-on-month basis retail trade sales decreased for the fourth consecutive month showing that consumers are still cash-strapped

But the retailer’s recapitalisation plan rests on securing a new investor, and its landlords and lenders being on board.

Unemployment, state debt and public sector burden and structural rigidities will affect growth

The highest annual growth was recorded for retailers in household furniture, appliances and equipment, which was up 10.1%

Growth was seen across all retail categories with the largest seen in household furniture, appliances and equipment

Bricks-and-mortar and online retailers are sitting pretty, but did consumers really win?

South African retail figures show an increase, business optimism in the US may spike, and Europe’s Sentix gauge could slip further this week.

An index measuring economic activity in SA shows the biggest decline in several years – but one bright spot is an expected increase in retail sales.

The emerging middle class and urbanisation are driving the growth of new retail shopping centres in the country.

GDP data is expected to show SA rebounded from a contraction but there still remains little momentum to spur economic growth.

The numbers from South Africa’s largest mobile phone retailer show a massive shift is happening in the smartphone market.

Online shopping is increasing rapidly in South Africa, but financiers need deep pockets.

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