Retailers
latest news & developmentsBeyond fast fashion: Journey to net zero for retailers
South African retailers in all sectors should take note because the Climate Change Act’s provisions pave the way for sectoral greenhouse gas emission targets
SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
Food producers will continue to pass on costs to consumers
Consumers must brace for more food price increases as retailers battle with input costs
Amazon to eat Woolworths, Shoprite and Takealot lunch?
The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in…
State-insurer Sasria receives R32bn in claims relating to July unrest
Sasria says it has paid out R12.6-billion in claims. The state-owned insurer said will be profitable by 2022, thanks to treasury’s additional R11-billion allocation
A bigger slice of the pie: Retailers find ways to cash in on township economy
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
Shoprite among firms that failed in Africa, Europe, Australia
Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?
Farmers squeezed by big retailers
It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers
Big retailers need to step up to the plate
To stave off a multi-generational malnutrition crisis, the food industry must work with government to provide highly nutritious foods at cost during the pandemic
Lockdown hampers Edcon business rescue – analysts
Independent retail analyst Syd Vianello says going under business rescue does not mean Edcon will be saved, “it simply gives business rescue practitioners a chance to work out…
Amazon dethrones Google as top global brand —survey
The brand value of Amazon surged by 52% to $315-billion, global market research agency Kantar said in its 2019 100 Top BrandZ report
The human cost of fast fashion
Oxfam report reveals 100% of workers surveyed at Bangladeshi factories which make clothes for H&M and Cotton On are unable to make ends meet.
Buddies lick wounds after property war
An eight-year war between two former friends reveals the machinations of business in a small town.
Small enterprises are embracing a new inclusive business model
Working with small business is good for big business, the economy and job creation.
Pick n Pay shares fall as it continues to lose customers
The retailer’s results show the it is not moving in the right direction quickly enough.