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South African consumers reset the rules for FMCG

South African consumers reset the rules for FMCGZak Haeri, NielsenIQ

Shoprite Savings Stamps boom with over 20% yearly growth

Shoprite Savings Stamps boom with over 20% yearly growth

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning point

#BizTrends2026 | Pattern's James Townsend: 2026 is fashion’s exponential, ‘sentient’ turning pointJames Townsend

Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demand

Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demandNqobile Dludla

Superbalist redefines e-commerce visibility with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

Superbalist redefines e-commerce visibility with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

Shoprite Holdings reports 7.2% sales rise amid SA's economic struggles

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Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

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Shoprite Savings Stamps boom with over 20% yearly growth

Shoprite Savings Stamps boom with over 20% yearly growth

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Performance hydration takes off in South Africa’s bottled water market

Insight Survey Performance hydration takes off in South Africa’s bottled water market

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Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Brave Group Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

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Bizcommunity.com Biz Most Read Award winners January 2026

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Survey results show SA consumers prioritise self-care and personal confidence over fashion trends

KLA Survey results show SA consumers prioritise self-care and personal confidence over fashion trends

29 Jan 2026

Elevating everyday underwear with Sports Mesh innovation

Jockey South Africa Elevating everyday underwear with Sports Mesh innovation

28 Jan 2026

Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

Mall of Africa Mall of Africa welcomes a wave of new stores

27 Jan 2026

R200,000 up for grabs in Toughees ‘Tough Like Us’ back-to-school competition

Bata R200,000 up for grabs in Toughees ‘Tough Like Us’ back-to-school competition

19 Jan 2026

Building the future of trade: How TFS is redefining logistics in South Africa

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions Building the future of trade: How TFS is redefining logistics in South Africa

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Heineken Beverages recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa and Africa

Heineken Beverages Heineken Beverages recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa and Africa

15 Jan 2026

Jockey South Africa Why Jockey South Africa is becoming a go-to brand for everyday bra comfort

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Start 2026 right: Refresh your home with Volpes

Volpes Start 2026 right: Refresh your home with Volpes

12 Jan 2026

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South Africa launches its first rand-pegged stablecoin, Zaru

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2025 Shoprite bursary graduates: Thoriso Sethosa, Johan Van Rhyn and Kwakho Mtiki

90 bursaries available in Shoprite's 2026 bursary programme - now open for application

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Makro Restored launches to meet demand for refurbished tech devices

Makro Restored launches to meet demand for refurbished tech devices

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Woolworths introduces MyDifference: A new era in customer loyalty

Woolworths introduces MyDifference: A new era in customer loyalty

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In a historic move, South Africa officially becomes a member of Afreximbank

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E-commerce fraud projected to exceed $131bn globally by 2030

E-commerce fraud projected to exceed $131bn globally by 2030

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Centurion welcomes Bossa Mall at Reds, a new era in dining and entertainment

Centurion welcomes Bossa Mall at Reds, a new era in dining and entertainment

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AFU vs scammers: The battle for Foschini’s millions

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Loyalty meets blockchain: A new era for customer rewards

Loyalty meets blockchain: A new era for customer rewards

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From TymeBank to GoTyme Bank: A bold new digital-first approach

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Saint-Gobain invests over R500m in new Ekurhuleni manufacturing plant

Saint-Gobain invests over R500m in new Ekurhuleni manufacturing plant

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Township bicycle delivery startup gains traction after Bolt accelerator recognition

Township bicycle delivery startup gains traction after Bolt accelerator recognition

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Mattel Brick Shop unveils more collabs with automotive legends in 2026

Mattel Brick Shop unveils more collabs with automotive legends in 2026

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SA's beer industry can strengthen the economy through innovation and investment in 2026

SA's beer industry can strengthen the economy through innovation and investment in 2026

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Bollo and ClemenGold partner for year-round premium mandarins

Bollo and ClemenGold partner for year-round premium mandarins

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Truworths expects half-year earnings around flat after African sales fall

Truworths expects half-year earnings around flat after African sales fall

23 Jan 2026

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Kenyan court postpones case seeking to halt Diageo's $2.3bn sale of EABL

Duncan Miriri and Emma Rumney 9 Jan 2026

Anheuser-Busch InBev will buy back a 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for about $3 billion (Image source: © AB InBev

AB InBev buys back stake in US metal packaging plants for $3bn

8 Jan 2026

Beer bottles pass through a conveyor belt along a production line at the East African Breweries' microbrewery as the company released its half-year results in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya, 26 January 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi//File Photo

Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo's $2.3bn EABL sale to Asahi

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Why Heineken’s zero-alcohol London Underground campaign fell flat

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Discounter Pepkor's Q1 revenue rises on acquisitions and festive demand

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KFC celebrates Cricket South Africa’s Pink Day with R600,000 donation

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Dis-Chem widens Million Comforts to back learner empowerment

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Superbalist redefines e-commerce visibility with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

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