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.
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The CitizenThe CitizenV&A Waterfront makes R965m for Growthpoint Properties
The group said its like-for-like net property income increased by 10.6%, supported by increased tourism, higher footfall and improved retail performance.
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 CitizenPepkor creates R21.3bn fintech platform with IPO ambitions
Retail group will hold a 57.1% stake in the combined business as it targets growth in SA's informal merchant market.
The CitizenWoven into airwaves: Why this linen business founder does his own radio ads
Continental Linen's Hillel Kahn shares how authenticity, persistence and practical thinking helped build a national retail brand.
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 CitizenCapitec plans to enter the international market
Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country's Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad.
The CitizenDis-Chem to retrench over 500 employees and add 200 jobs
Employees in retail stores and distribution centres will not be affected by retrenchments.
The CitizenTips to help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict
When Brent crude oil spikes, petrol prices follow within weeks. That means higher transport, food and retail costs.
The CitizenMotus pushes back against retrenchment claims
Labour Court hears dispute as Motus defends SA Retail realignment plan, denying salary cuts, coercion and unilateral action claims made.
The CitizenAnd the best share in 2025 was …
A small retail chain beat the big precious metals players to record the steepest price increase, while a look at the Top 20 and Bottom 20 shows enormous contrasts.
The CitizenDid Old Mutual pick the exact wrong time to launch a bank?
Despite its massive investment and plan to break even by 2028, Old Mutual Bank’s expansion strategy is challenged by the looming entry of Pepkor and Shoprite, which already operate retail finance services at scale.
The CitizenSME December outlook: Festive season time for small businesses to shine
December is a perfect opportunity for businesses in retail to increase sales.
The CitizenWhat will happen if we dumped Black Friday?
Ending Black Friday would slash retail momentum, limit deals for consumers and disrupt the vital fourth-quarter boost businesses rely on.
The CitizenDigital wallets transform South African retail ahead of Black Friday 2025
Local data reveals nearly R7 million in September crypto transactions*, as 31 000 merchants accept digital money through platforms like Binance Pay.
The CitizenMeet the South African family making billions from pharmacies and their plans for 2026
Ivan and Lynette Saltzman founded Dis-Chem in 1978, with the first retail pharmacy in Mondeor, south of Johannesburg.