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The effect of the retail industry on the environment has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France’s senate approving a Bill that directly addresses the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry.

Beyond fast fashion: Journey to net zero for retailers

South African retailers in all sectors should take note because the Climate Change Act’s provisions pave the way for sectoral greenhouse gas emission targets

Developing countries that are the most vulnerable to climate change are angry about a new text released at COP29 on Friday, which says developed countries must pay $250 billion a year until 2035 for climate action.(Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

SA companies should focus on meeting the requirements for a ‘green economy’

The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum

The key drivers of price growth in July were food and non-alcoholic beverages (up 5.7% and contributing 1.0 percentage points). Photo: Supplied

Food producers will continue to pass on costs to consumers

Consumers must brace for more food price increases as retailers battle with input costs

Delivery service: Amazon centre in London. The pandemic disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon is an even bigger disruptor lying in wait. Photo: Getty Images

Amazon to eat Woolworths, Shoprite and Takealot lunch?

The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in…

Of all claims received, R12.6-billion has been paid out as of 15 November, with a target of settling 80% of claims up to R60-million by March 2022. (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images)

State-insurer Sasria receives R32bn in claims relating to July unrest

Sasria says it has paid out R12.6-billion in claims. The state-owned insurer said will be profitable by 2022, thanks to treasury’s additional R11-billion allocation

If you build it, they will come: Mall construction in QwaQwa. Big retailers have been growing their presence in township malls for a couple of decades; now they are trying out smaller formats too. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

A bigger slice of the pie: Retailers find ways to cash in on township economy

The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share

Hard sell: South African retailer Shoprite has announced the closure of its stores in Nigeria (above) and Kenya, but retains a footprint in several other African countries.  (Aminu Abubakar/AFP/Getty Images)

Shoprite among firms that failed in Africa, Europe, Australia

Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?

Cherry picking: Small-scale farmers will have to specialise and diversify to survive. (Madelene Cronjé)

Farmers squeezed by big retailers

It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers

Big retailers need to step up to the plate

To stave off a multi-generational malnutrition crisis, the food industry must work with government to provide highly nutritious foods at cost during the pandemic

(Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Lockdown hampers Edcon business rescue – analysts

Independent retail analyst Syd Vianello says going under business rescue does not mean Edcon will be saved, “it simply gives business rescue practitioners a chance to work out…

Amazon had 1.54 million employees worldwide at the end of September, excluding seasonal workers. (Reuters)

Amazon dethrones Google as top global brand —survey

The brand value of Amazon surged by 52% to $315-billion, global market research agency Kantar said in its 2019 100 Top BrandZ report

(Carlo Allegri/Reuters)

The human cost of fast fashion

Oxfam report reveals 100% of workers surveyed at Bangladeshi factories which make clothes for H&M and Cotton On are unable to make ends meet.

Change: The president of the South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association

Small enterprises are embracing a new inclusive business model

Working with small business is good for big business, the economy and job creation.

Buddies lick wounds after property war

An eight-year war between two former friends reveals the machinations of business in a small town.

Pick n Pay shares dropped as much as 6.5%

Pick n Pay shares fall as it continues to lose customers

The retailer’s results show the it is not moving in the right direction quickly enough.

The central bank announced it would dispose of its 50% shareholding given its potential conflict of interests as a regulator

JD reports loss and halts dividend as credit sales fall

The furniture retailer’s balance sheet was burdened by climbing bad loans and restructuring within the group.

Retail sales contracted 0.6% year-on-year in October. Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters

Economic week ahead: SA retail sales

​Retail figures from South Africa and the US are some of the headline announcements expected this week.

Spar profit growth slows amid spending downturns

Financial pressure on consumers and tough competition has seen the retailer’s food sales suffer in the first half of 2014.

The effect of the retail industry on the environment has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France’s senate approving a Bill that directly addresses the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry.

SA cottons on to fast fashion

Retailers wanting to cash in on trends quickly have thrown local clothing makers a lifeline.

Delinquency scars credit retailers

Add the big rise in unsecured lending to low economic growth and the problem is clear.