Rising prices have been hogging the retail headlines lately, and while some might find it a welcome break from all the breathless commentary over the explosion of e-commerce during the worst of the pandemic, interestingly, it looks like the currently... Read more

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Consumer prices are skyrocketing, and we are all feeling it. Driven by a perfect storm of COVID restrictions and impacts over the last two years followed by a major European war, and significantly for South Africa, a Chinese economic slowdown Read more

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Customer convenience has taken on a new meaning over time. In our mobile world, customers buy products and services as they move around – and so brand owners, logistics operators and retailers need to know where their customers are Read more

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The global retail industry has been under a microscope, with retailers and suppliers alike closely examining the pressing challenges and changes that have cascaded down since the start of the pandemic over two years ago. Read more

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I recently visited the newly renovated Neighborly Lifestyle Grocery Store. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the store owner, who said, “Welcome to your grocery store” – a very ‘neighborly’ thing to do and which made me feel right at home. Read more

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South Africa is a renowned wine region globally, with numerous international award-winning wines annually produced here. We have more than 2693 farms where grapes are grown for Wine, Read more

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This Africa Day, we focus our attention on the subject of Nutrition – a pressing issue for our continent, and for our industry, which can provide many of the solutions we need. Read more

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