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#ShopperInsights2019: I love you, but...
© rawpixel via [[www.unsplash.com Unsplash.com]].</span>Despite retailers widening their repertoire, baskets are shrinking as tough times for shoppers dictate more planning and less impulse...
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#ShopperInsights2019: Innovation drives brand success at shelf
© hxdyl via [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]].</span>Lindt is a premium brand growing in a declining market. A luxury product generally bought as a gift, the brand launched a cheaper version catering...
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New men's styling service lets you try before you buy
South African online styling service Crate|ov Clothes, gives men the opportunity to be dressed by a professional stylist who selects outfits based on their preferences and then sends them a package of...
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#FLS2018: The big business opportunity of franchising
Over three-quarters of franchisee owners are optimistic about the future. This optimism is translated into the growth of franchises' contribution to the GDP of South Africa - growing from 9% in 2014 to...
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SA retailers nominated for International Retailer of the Year awards
Two South African retailers are nominees in the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) International Retailer of the Year awards. Independent KZN-based stores Supersave Food Town Hyper and Take n Pay Food...
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#EntrepreneurMonth: How CompuCart's Rowan Fine keeps diversifying
Rowan Fine came to the conclusion that he should pursue a career in the consumables market after he ran some numbers while ordering consumables for a restaurant he was working at in Johannesburg.Read...
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#EntrepreneurMonth: Much more than make-up with Mud Cosmetics
Beyond its reputation as a quality cosmetics brand in the professional makeup industry, what gives Make-Up Designory (Mud) Cosmetics the edge is that its roots lie in education. Described as the...
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#BestofBiz 2018: Retail
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2018 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read...
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How to avoid overspending: uncover the psychology behind why people buy
© [[www.unsplash.com Unsplash.com]].</span>Between 40% and 80% of purchases are impulse buys. Marketers often get blamed for this, but while marketing tactics may be cynical, manipulative, and...
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#BizTrends2019: Pick up on developing trends to stay at the top of your game
Electioneering in 2019 is sure to take up much focus and energy and while I understand that elections come around every 4 years, I wish we could do without them purely based on the fact that if we had...
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These self-driving robots deliver snacks on demand
Hungry students at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California were recently introduced to Snackbot, the outdoor, self-driving robot delivering snacks and beverages from PepsiCo's portfolio...
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10 ways to win over customers' hearts this Valentine's Day
Happy (almost) Valentine's Day, retailers! Since the day of hearts is upon us, we thought it's high time to remind merchants about the things they can do to spread the love. You don't have to be in the...
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SA laundry startup launches equity crowdfunding campaign
Gauteng on-demand laundry delivery service, Just Laundry, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to assist in its expansion across the country. Through the campaign, the startup is giving customers the...
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#PoY2019: South Africa's favourite consumer products revealed
South Africa's most innovative consumer products have been recognised in the 11th annual Product of the Year awards. Conducted by Nielsen, Product of the Year is South Africa's largest independent...
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#SeamlessSA: 6 steps to starting an e-commerce store in South Africa
Starting an online business in South Africa can be a tricky minefield. Luckily, Insaka E-Commerce Academy CEO Warrick Kernes, using his 12 years of experience in e-commerce, let us in on his six top...
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The need for speed in modern retail
In an age where leisure time is an increasingly precious commodity, customers are placing an even greater premium on convenience. While there are multiple societal factors driving this change, perhaps...
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Apply now for Shoprite 2019 bursary
Shoprite is still accepting bursary applications for the 2019 academic year.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Ratanga returns in R57m Canal Walk upgrade
Hyprop Investments-owned Canal Walk Shopping Centre is set to undergo a multi-million-rand renovation, which will see a revamp of its food court and the inclusion of a new attraction, The Ratanga...
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Phygital: 6 ways to adapt, or die
Innovative phygital business models, where bricks and mortar and digital seamlessly integrate, are popping up across the globe. But the best phygital experiences still remain aligned with old-school...
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Is experiential retail delivering for SA malls?
As more and more trading takes place through an online channel with a consequent reduction in comparative trading densities, we can expect a shift in how malls inform their key metrics such as tenant...
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