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Bold revamp of Groblersdal Mall to deliver fresh retail experience in the heart of Limpopo

Retailers

Bold revamp of Groblersdal Mall to deliver fresh retail experience in the heart of Limpopo

Issued by Catchwords 13 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Dis-Chem Pharmacies posts annual profit jump, declares final dividend

Nqobile Dludla 30 May 2025

Ballito Junction Regional Mall in KwaZulu-Natal has reported exceptional seasonal performance (Image supplied)

Commercial Property

Favourable timing leads to Ballito Junction's exceptional seasonal results

28 May 2025

Moms of Menlyn Expo launches at Menlyn

Retailers

Moms of Menlyn Expo launches at Menlyn

Issued by Menlyn Park 27 May 2025

Omnichannel retail in South Africa: a hacker's paradise?

Security

Omnichannel retail in South Africa: a hacker's paradise?

Calin Cloete 16 May 2025

The success of #backtouni – connecting with SA youth, influencer marketing with Varsity Vibe

Social Media

The success of #backtouni – connecting with SA youth, influencer marketing with Varsity Vibe

Issued by Varsity Vibe 9 Apr 2025

A new era for Mall of Mthatha, formerly known as BT Ngebs City

Commercial Property

A new era for Mall of Mthatha, formerly known as BT Ngebs City

7 Mar 2025

Checkers is one of SA's leading retail brands. Source: Shoprite Holdings.

Branding

Banking, retail and telecoms power SA’s brand value to over R600bn in 2025

6 Mar 2025

Garden Walk sod-turning event marks the start of a landmark retail development in Hartenbos

Retailers

Garden Walk sod-turning event marks the start of a landmark retail development in Hartenbos

Issued by Catchwords 3 Mar 2025

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre hosts ultimate Matric Expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre hosts ultimate Matric Expo

Issued by Menlyn Park Shopping Centre 28 Feb 2025

Varsity Vibe 2024 Student Spend Survey: Unpacking student spending habits

Research

Varsity Vibe 2024 Student Spend Survey: Unpacking student spending habits

Issued by Varsity Vibe 19 Feb 2025

SA's corporate FMCG retailers’ show resilience and growth in 2024

Retailers

SA's corporate FMCG retailers’ show resilience and growth in 2024

12 Feb 2025

Zapper introduces ‘My Cards’ feature to accelerate loyalty programmes in SA

Retail Services

Zapper introduces ‘My Cards’ feature to accelerate loyalty programmes in SA

6 Feb 2025

#BestofBiz 2024: Healthcare

Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2024: Healthcare

17 Dec 2024

Restoring dignity with the ‘Loads of Laundry with Love from Hisense' donations across South Africa

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Restoring dignity with the ‘Loads of Laundry with Love from Hisense' donations across South Africa

Issued by Hisense South Africa 17 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Nomfundo Vilakazi, Dis-Chem's new HR director.

Healthcare

Dis-Chem's visionary Nomfundo Vilakazi appointed HR director

9 Dec 2024

Prince Buthelezi Mall set to open in April 2026 in KZN

Commercial Property

Prince Buthelezi Mall set to open in April 2026 in KZN

9 Dec 2024

Sod-turning ceremony signifies the start of Prince Buthelezi Mall’s construction

Commercial Property

Sod-turning ceremony signifies the start of Prince Buthelezi Mall’s construction

Issued by Catchwords 5 Dec 2024

Source: © 123rf The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners have been announced

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards crowns the coolest of the cool crowd

20 Nov 2024

BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024 announced

Lifestyle

BabyYumYum Parent Choice Product Awards 2024 announced

Issued by BabyYumYum.com 18 Nov 2024

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN opens its doors to shoppers

Retail & Hospitality Property

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN opens its doors to shoppers

Issued by Catchwords 4 Nov 2024

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

Retail

Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Nic Smit, Bidvest Life product and pricing executive.

Finance

Bidvest Life 2023 Claims Report reveals the opportunities to cover young lives

30 Oct 2024

A person walks past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 February 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/ File Photo

Healthcare

Dis-Chem life insurance business set to launch next year

Sfundo Parakozov 28 Oct 2024

Dis-Chem’s World of Beauty: A global beauty experience

Health & Beauty

Dis-Chem’s World of Beauty: A global beauty experience

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 25 Oct 2024

Canadian-based Syntax Systems acquires Argon Supply Chain Solutions.

Supply Chain

Canadian-based Syntax Systems acquires Argon Supply Chain Solutions.

16 Oct 2024

SA's grocery retailers report reveals flat real growth despite turnover rise

Retail

SA's grocery retailers report reveals flat real growth despite turnover rise

15 Oct 2024

Image source: KamranAydinov from

IP Law

Unpacking the Sol de Janeiro fragrance fiasco - what is the brand's legal recourse?

Jani Cronjé and Daniella de Figueiredo 11 Oct 2024

Luno expands crypto payments through Zapper integration

Mobile & Apps

Luno expands crypto payments through Zapper integration

7 Oct 2024

Why the Woolies boss was paid 1,300 times as much as a shopfloor worker

Retailers

Why the Woolies boss was paid 1,300 times as much as a shopfloor worker

Ann Crotty 18 Sep 2024

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

ESG

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

Transforming the supermarket experience: Elevate your retail space with Smart Media

Retail

Transforming the supermarket experience: Elevate your retail space with Smart Media

Issued by Smart Media 28 Aug 2024

Primedia Out-of-Home extends their user journey programmatic targeting to include in-store screens

OOH

Primedia Out-of-Home extends their user journey programmatic targeting to include in-store screens

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 16 Aug 2024

The CCMA has dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal by a former Dis-Chem employee with cancer. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

Tania Broughton and GroundUp Staff 14 Aug 2024

A person walks past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa 22 February 2024. Source; REUTERS/Esa Alexander/file photo.

FMCG

Dis-Chem annual profit down 1.6%

31 May 2024

Social media is dying, so what now?

Social Media

Social media is dying, so what now?

Issued by Yashtech Consulting 13 May 2024

Parkdene Boulevard redevelopment bolsters growth of Boksburg node

Mixed-Use Property

Parkdene Boulevard redevelopment bolsters growth of Boksburg node

Issued by Catchwords 12 Apr 2024

Source: ©Glassdoor MTN's headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria - MTN’s largest market in user base and revenue

Branding

MTN maintains top position in Brand Finance South Africa 100 report as Vodacom narrows the gap

9 Apr 2024

Parents turn to private labels as the rising cost of living bites

Retail

Parents turn to private labels as the rising cost of living bites

5 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Musgrave Centre's redevelopment: A catalyst for economic growth and job creation

27 Mar 2024

Source: Eppendorf Corporate. Eppendorf, Leipzig, Germany.

Healthcare

Eppendorf joins Waterfall City's elite roster

25 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Sheraan Amod, founder and chief executive officer of RecoMed.

Medtech

Japanese pharma Eisai invests in RecoMed

6 Mar 2024

SA’s grocery retailers: comparative report reveals winners

Research

SA’s grocery retailers: comparative report reveals winners

Nick Paul 20 Feb 2024

Image source: peopleimages12 –

Labour Law

Strike misconduct - you don't have to be violent to get fired

Lizle Louw and Amy King 12 Feb 2024

Source: Dischem.

Healthcare

Ivan Saltzman's R1.43bn Dis-Chem share sale reshapes ownership

2 Feb 2024

RCS expands retailer network and payment options

Banking & Finance

RCS expands retailer network and payment options

19 Jan 2024

#BestofBiz 2023: Healthcare

Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2023: Healthcare

19 Dec 2023

Source: Dischem.

HIV/AIDS

Dis-Chem teams with Ezintsha to enhance access to HIV prevention

7 Dec 2023

Social media: the catalyst behind the surge in Black Friday craze

Social Media

Social media: the catalyst behind the surge in Black Friday craze

Sunil Sewpersadh, Issued by Yashtech Consulting 22 Nov 2023