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Is Food Lover's Market involved in illegal electricity connection?
An engineering report commissioned by Summit Property Company reveals that a Food Lover’s Market franchise in Boksburg allegedly bypassed its meter, leaving the landlord with…
Elie Saab brings evening glamour to H&M
Lebanese designer Elie Saab brings his signature sculpted silhouettes and embellished eveningwear to H&M, debuting the anticipated collection ahead of its South African retail…
Sactwu calls for ban on Temu and Shein in South Africa
Trade unions Sactwu and Cosatu are calling on the South African government to ban offshore e-commerce giants Shein and Temu to protect thousands of local retail and textile…
Boxer Stores sends its condolences after a former employee shot dead three female managers inside the KZN shop
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for a former employee who fatally shot three female managers inside a Boxer superstore in eShowe.
Five ways to give your summer wardrobe a refresh
As warmer weather arrives, refresh your wardrobe with five bold statement essentials, including barrel jeans, retro football shirts, and the must-have Adidas Samba Jane.
The HONOR Spring Sale is Live at a store near you.
HONOR has launched its nationwide Spring Sale across South Africa, offering value-packed deals, bundled free gifts, and discounts on flagship devices, smartphones, and wearables.
The making of Mazhar Akhter
At just 24, Mazhar Akhter has transformed his childhood dream of fashion design into a reality, launching his first commercial collection with Pick n Pay Clothing's Futurewear…
Nine Yards is reimagining slow living in Joburg
A lush, all-in-one Rosebank precinct where food, art, fashion and green space come together to turn everyday city life into a slow, walkable experience
Retail didn’t die; it merely reset
The top performers are evolving into more complex and diverse spaces than traditional malls. They are becoming places where people don’t just shop but also spend time, live and…
It’s all about convenience and experiential retail
Brands can reinvent themselves by targeting new markets and taking note of new shopping trends
No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space
The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu
Continuity is the recipe for success at Woolworths Food
Analysts say the market can rest easy knowing that the popular retailer’s food section is in good hands
Black Friday expected to pump R26.6 billion into economy
Fraud monitors have cautioned about increased scams during the intense shopping period
Cash-strapped consumers still spending on clothing and footwear
Clothing and footwear have been the largest contributor to retail trade since October 2022
Bleak outlook for South Africa’s struggling retail sector
Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns