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
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
Consumers must brace for more food price increases as retailers battle with input costs
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…
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
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?
It may be beneficial for consumers when supermarkets push to get the lowest price from suppliers, but it can harm the farmers
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
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…
The brand value of Amazon surged by 52% to $315-billion, global market research agency Kantar said in its 2019 100 Top BrandZ report
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.
Working with small business is good for big business, the economy and job creation.
An eight-year war between two former friends reveals the machinations of business in a small town.
The retailer’s results show the it is not moving in the right direction quickly enough.
The furniture retailer’s balance sheet was burdened by climbing bad loans and restructuring within the group.
Retail figures from South Africa and the US are some of the headline announcements expected this week.
Financial pressure on consumers and tough competition has seen the retailer’s food sales suffer in the first half of 2014.
Retailers wanting to cash in on trends quickly have thrown local clothing makers a lifeline.
Add the big rise in unsecured lending to low economic growth and the problem is clear.