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Business BagelAbsa has hired the Kenyan banker behind M-Shwari and Fuliza to help rebuild its retail bank
Eric Njagi Muriuki, who ran NCBA's digital bank in Kenya, joins Absa in a new Johannesburg role under Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the former M-Pesa boss now running its personal and private banking.
BizcommunitySA’s online retail growth depends on trust and consumer confidence
South Africa’s e-commerce opportunity may depend less on getting consumers online than on giving them the confidence to spend once they get there.
MyBroadbandSouth African retail giant hit by cybersecurity incident
The Foschini Group said that many systems at its London business remained inaccessible after a cybersecurity incident identified on 11 October.
TechCentralFashion retailer TFG discloses cyberattack
TFG is still investigating whether any customer or other sensitive data was compromised in the incident.
MoneywebBoxer coming for Shoprite’s retail crown
Analysis of Boxer’s strong cash conversion and leadership changes, and a look at global bond market turmoil ahead of SA’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
BusinessTechMan running the most valuable food retailer in South Africa now earns R2.2 million a week
Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht earned R117.8 million in the 2026 financial year.
BusinessTechMajor retailer in South Africa in hot water over merger with rival business
Pepkor has faced backlash from shareholders over plans to merge its fintech division with a rival business.
BusinessTechNew private Afrikaans university coming to the Western Cape, and 97-year-old retailer making a comeback in South Africa
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
BusinessTechIconic retailer founded by two brothers is making a comeback in South Africa
Edgars has recently undergone a revival after entering into voluntary business rescue, with plans to expand its footprint across South Africa.
The CitizenFood shines for Woolworths as retailer’s other divisions struggle
CEO Sam Ngumeni acknowledged that 2026 was a tough year for Woolworths
The CitizenVictory for retailers as Spar chair quits
It may be dawning on the group that the real power lies in the 'voluntary' guild itself.
The CitizenFrom Soweto to boardroom: Meet the women shaping SA’s retail banking
Gen Zs might tell you that education is not the key to success, but for these women, education and determination put them in leadership roles.
The CitizenRival retailers are using Takealot’s tech
And it's great business - with (highly profitable) revenue from 'fulfilment services' almost doubling in a year.
The CitizenSpar CEO acknowledges management mistakes behind retailer’s struggles
'We allowed our cost base to outgrow revenue for too long.'
The CitizenWarning to retailers that charge customers extra when paying with bank card
Businesses that add a surcharge are in breach of Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act.
The CitizenTakealot changes its name for the first time in 15 years
Since launching in Cape Town in 2011, Takealot has grown from a local online retailer into South Africa's most valuable online retail brand.
BizcommunityExclusive Bash collab brings Wanda Lephoto’s womenswear debut to market
Online retailer Bash is expanding its fashion offering through an exclusive womenswear collaboration between its private-label brand Canvas Studios and South African designer Wanda Lephoto, marking the designer’s first collection for women.
The CitizenSpar delivers blow to investors
The retailer is pessimistic about its performance in 2026.
The CitizenBoxer reports maize meal, rice and flour prices decline as food deflation deepens
The retailer opened 19 stores in 20 weeks.
The CitizenNKD drives Mr Price’s Q1 sales growth
In its debut on the group's books, the European retailer contributed to the group's overall 45% increase in sales for the 13 weeks ended June 2026.
The CitizenWhat if Spar, built on convenience, is no longer convenient?
Every single Sixty60 order by a Spar shopper chips away at that retailer's very foundation.
The CitizenNeed help putting a meal together? Woolworths introduces AI chef
Woolworths is the latest retailer to introduce an AI assistant after Checkers Sixty60 and Pick n Pay.
The CitizenHere’s how much the prices of coffee and chocolate could drop by
However, even if global coffee and cocoa prices go down, it does not mean retail prices will also decrease.
The Citizen97-year-old Edgars plans to open 50 stores – Here’s how the future looks
The retailer is set to open its first standalone cellular store called Edgars Connect.
The Citizen‘We are truly sorry’ – Pick n Pay on customers’ data breach
Retailer says only personal information and limited credit card information were compromised.
The CitizenThe next battleground for Woolies and Checkers
Some vertical integration is inevitable as both retailers seek to protect their turf.
The CitizenSam Ngumeni appointed as Woolworths CEO after nearly 30 years with the group
Ngumeni will take the reins on 1 June 2026 after holding various positions at the retailer for nearly 30 years.
The CitizenSpar shareholders unhappy with how much executives are set to earn
Spar's four executive directors cost the retailer north of R58.8 million in salary packages in 2025.
The CitizenPick n Pay disappointed as it faces potential loss of nearly half a billion
The retailer said it expects its headline loss per share to be more than 20% higher than last year's.