As millions of learners return to classrooms this month, access to consistent, nutritious food remains one of the most decisive and fragile factors influencing learning outcomes in South Africa’s under-resourced schools. Around 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, according to UNICEF. This often shows up in classrooms as fatigue, poor concentration and missed […]
There is anxiety over the fate of hundreds of jobs and the stability of the country’s fragile consumer market
The big players have launched township e-commerce initiatives but existing businesses already have a good handle on the space
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After nearly six decades of independence the need for real change in the country hasn’t diminished
The retailer released a grim set of results on Wednesday, which saw its shares plummet more than 14%
The prodigal son’s return may usher in a new era for the retailer, which has languished under the Ackerman family’s control
In its latest essential food pricing monitoring report, the Competition Commission notes consumer prices were slow to come down despite easing inflation. Blame load-shedding?
The retail giant was known for his role in opposing apartheid-era labour restrictions. But as economic conditions became tough, so did Pick n Pay
The retailer has struggled amid more intense competition and as consumers continue to feel the pinch
Long-term leases, which have muscled out the smaller retailers, are being phased out
The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home
High inflationary pressures are set to be put to consumers as retailers and food producers alike warn of impending storm
Walmart bought Massmart in 2011 and over the past 10 years the share price of the group has decreased by 80%.
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
Large corporates have thrived during the pandemic to the detriment of the workforce
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
July’s violence and looting dealt a blow to business confidence
Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?
It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers
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
Local firms have struggled to adapt to the regulatory environment and the dynamics of an unpredictable market
South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors are predicted to be down for the first quarter of 2020 because of low demand from China
The move may provide a short-term economic boost, but it also has long-term health costs
The Competition Commission’s Grocery Retail Inquiry has found national supermarket chains are putting small, independent players out of business
South Africa’s largest grocer saw its local operations increase sales by 10.3% during the quarter
Choppies began life as a struggling general dealer in Botswana and now consists of about 250 stores in eight countries
The Steinhoff debacle caused its major investor a loss of R50bn and kicked him off the richest list
The entry of national supermarkets into non-urban markets has shifted the competitive landscape
Unemployment, state debt and public sector burden and structural rigidities will affect growth
Durags were so rare to find that most people imported them. Those that did sell them had very limited variety and very questionable quality
South Africans are spending more on festive goods such as food and beverages rather than more expensive goods. The proof is in the pudding