Retailing Africa

Retailers need to develop clear loyalty strategies

by Louise Burgers. This week Innervation Pan African Payment Solutions announced that it had scaled its retail offering with...

06 Feb 2020

Retailers need to develop clear loyalty strategies

by Louise Burgers. This week Innervation Pan African Payment Solutions announced that it had scaled its retail offering with the acquisition of Loyalty Box from Tritech Media....

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Retail

Is there still a future for CNA?

by Dave Nemeth. It came as quite a surprise when Edcon announced on Tuesday, 4 February, that it was selling off CNA to a...

05 Feb 2020

Is there still a future for CNA?

by Dave Nemeth. It came as quite a surprise when Edcon announced on Tuesday, 4 February, that it was selling off CNA to a consortium of investors led by JSE-listed Astoria Investme...

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Retail

Africa is the next big growth market for pet food manufacturers globally

by Louise Burgers. Africa is the biggest emerging market for the pet food industry globally, right now, with year-on-year...

05 Feb 2020

Innovation

Understanding risk in retail – while supporting the disruptors

by Alex Appleby. While many South African retailers may be basking in the afterglow of season sales, it’s still a depressed...

04 Feb 2020

Understanding risk in retail – while supporting the disruptors

by Alex Appleby. While many South African retailers may be basking in the afterglow of season sales, it’s still a depressed economy out there, with a growing number of independent...

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Retail

#BreakingNews: Montego secures investment for Africa expansion plans

by Louise Burgers. The largest privately-owned pet food producer in Africa, Montego, has secured an investment from Janic...

03 Feb 2020

Trends

The future of food: It’s blue, it’s convenient and locally sourced

by Louise Burgers. The future of food is natural and convenient this new decade. The frozen foods category will expand exponentially,...

03 Feb 2020

The future of food: It’s blue, it’s convenient and locally sourced

by Louise Burgers. The future of food is natural and convenient this new decade. The frozen foods category will expand exponentially, as will convenience food, in tandem with the growth...

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Bongani Chinkanda

Five key youth trends for 2020

by Bongani Chinkanda. The optimists among us are equating 2020 with “20 plenty”. What are our youth looking to achieve...

01 Feb 2020

Innovation

New industry portal Retailing Africa to disrupt status quo

The new B2B site, focusing on the retailing and consumer goods industry in South Africa and in Africa, launches today, 3...

01 Feb 2020