MoneywebFamous Brands warns of up to 33% drop in interim earnings
A R40.9m goodwill impairment linked to its Botswana operations weighs on earnings as the group reduces its stake in Retail Group from 51% to 30%.
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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.
VentureburnEZ Bombs Raises $25 Million to Expand Seasoning Bomb Business
EZ Bombs Raises $25 Million for Retail Expansion EZ Bombs has raised $25 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth across the United States. CAVU Consumer Partners led
BizcommunityProudly SA targets 1,000 spaza shops to boost local manufacturing
Proudly 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.
BizcommunityIllicit cigarettes still sold below tax threshold in SA, study finds
Cigarettes 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.
BizcommunitySouth Africa urges retailers to stock more African designer brands
African 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.
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.
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.
BizcommunityA new digital screen expands Kena Outdoor’s portfolio in Sandton
At 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.
VentureburnTrading Platform vs Trading Terminal: What Is the Difference?
Retail Forex and CFD traders benefit from advanced online infrastructure that allows them to access a wide range of markets with a few clicks – something old-school traders could only
BizcommunityRetail marketers face a huge AI shift in 2026
For 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.
News24 BusinessCapitec posts bumper growth as business banking takes off, but braces for harder times
SA’s largest retail bank delivered bumper half-year earnings thanks to a strong performance from its personal banking unit, while its fairly new business banking unit shot the lights out.
ITWebMr Price cuts application estate by nearly 75% through cloud-led modernisation
Marilize Redelinghuys, head of retail modernisation at Mr Price Group, addresses the risks and challenges of modernising legacy applications for cloud at the ITWeb Cloud Summit.
ITWebAndroid levels playing field for SA retail sector
Brief body goes hereAndroid allows retailers to change who controls the pace of sales and customer interactions within stores.
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.
The 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.