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BizcommunityAs the countdown to Black Friday 2026 begins, larger retailers' systems are undoubtedly locked down, and no one wants to start reconstructing a checkout. However, some of the issues that cost merchants sales can be fixed without a complete rebuild.
BizcommunityBuy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is expanding beyond its roots in online fashion and discretionary retail, as South African consumers look for ways to spread planned purchases across their monthly budgets.
BizcommunityAfrican fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association.
BizcommunitySouth Africa’s e-commerce opportunity may depend less on getting consumers online than on giving them the confidence to spend once they get there.
BizcommunityFor much of modern marketing, the campaign has been the core unit of work. Teams identify a target audience, shape an offer, choose the right channels, launch the campaign and assess its impact once it is over.
BizcommunitySouth African retailer Massmart has collected more than 1,800 tonnes of electronic waste since launching its retailer-led recycling programme in 2008, as it expands its focus on circular economy practices and responsible disposal.
BizcommunityProudly South African has partnered with Next Door Spaza Shop Management Company to expand access to township and rural retail markets for local manufacturers through a planned network of 1,000 branded spaza shops in Gauteng during its first year.
BizcommunityCigarettes priced below South Africa’s Minimum Collectable Tax (MCT) remain widely available in the retail market, with new research finding that approximately 75% of stores surveyed continue to sell brands priced below the R27.12 tax threshold.
BizcommunityOnline 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.
BizcommunityAt the gateway to Africa’s richest square mile, Kena Outdoor’s new Sandton drive digital billboard gives brands a fresh opportunity to connect with audiences near Sandton’s business and retail hubs.