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Retail
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University Tests Find Cheap Jeans ‘More Durable’ Than Expensive Pairs
05 Nov 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The results of a study by the University of Leeds showed that price was not necessarily an indicator of long-term quality, especially when it came to jeans.
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Shoprite CEO Gets A R20 Million Raise While Woolies CEO Gets A R57 Million Cut
15 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
It’s unlikely that the Woolies CEO will be applying for an SASSA grant anytime soon, but it does point to Shoprite’s growing market share in the vacuum that Pick n Pay seems to be leaving.
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Business Confidence In Cape Town Soars
10 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The Cape Town CBD continues to transform itself into a sought-after destination to live, work and play.
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COVID Hangover: Another Major South African Retailer Forced Into Business Rescue
20 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Unable to keep up with its operational costs, Cross Trainer announced on Wednesday that it has gone into business rescue, affecting 67 stores nationwide.
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Surprising New Data Reveals SA’s Top-Ranked Shopping Malls
19 Jul 2024 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
It’s become clear that we Saffas love a laarney shopping expedition.
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Storm In A Teacup As Cotton On Sells Blikbekers For R199
25 May 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Cotton On has every right to sell the cups, along with their boring pastel clothing, at any price they choose. Nobody is forcing you to buy your koppies there.
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Out Of All Six Major SA Retailers, Woolies Is Not Actually The One Ripping Us Off
18 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
When it comes to the bare basics and essentials, data journalists compared the in-store prices of the same basket of goods across six major local retailers.
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Stores Are Considering Telling People To Keep Returns At No Charge
28 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
US retail giants are finding themselves stuck with unprecedented levels of excess inventory, which they’re struggling to keep in storage.
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Friday Morning Spice
18 Sep 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Retail heir sues mother over fortune. Kanye posts contract. Branson’s ‘blank cheque’ company. Messi wins trademark battle.
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Inspired Social Media Efforts Shine Spotlight On Local Businesses
01 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Supporting local businesses is more important now than ever, and one fantastic initiative is helping to shine a light and get the word out.
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Woolworths Is Not Interested In Playing Local Music In Their Stores
11 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
South African musicians are not happy with Woolworths, after it reportedly stopped playing local music in its stores.
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Retail Shop In Jozi Has No Staff
20 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You have to applaud the optimism of this shop in Melville, where you leave money in an ‘honesty envelope’ and there’s not a staff member in sight.
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It’s About Time South Africa’s Underwear Industry Had A Serious Shake-Up [Video]
11 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Gugu Nkabinde founded Gugu Intimates to solve a long-standing problem in the underwear industry. Her story is pretty inspiring.
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Clueless Influencers Jump When You Add A Few More Zeroes To The Price [Video]
04 Dec 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The shallowness of the consumer will never cease to astound me. Add a bit of tinsel and a French/Italian sounding name, and they’ll fall over themselves to spend more.
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South Africa Is In The Midst Of A Massive Fake Honey Scandal [Video]
01 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
When it comes to honey in South Africa, trust nobody. It appears some of the country’s leading brands are pulling the wool over our eyes.
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Turns Out Some Online Stores Are Ripping You Off
20 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
*Click click* goes your mouse, as you frantically search for the best deal available online. But how can you be sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck?
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Mysterious Case Of Couple Who Keeps Receiving Amazon Packages They Didn’t Order
09 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What would you do if random packages no one in your house had ordered kept arriving with your name on? This couple is kind of freaking out.
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Stuttafords Is Dead
28 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The 159-year-old retail outlet Stuttafords, once seen as the Harrods of South Africa, has finally closed its doors. Things went south pretty quickly towards the end.
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Another Reason Why Online Shopping Is Changing The Game Here In South Africa
31 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are many reasons why more and more South Africans are turning to online shopping, and the revolution shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.
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HUGE Trudeau Premium Wooden Homeware Sale – Not To Be Missed
30 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember those cheese boards, bread boards and wine crates made from recycled Franschhoek wine barrels? Stock up now, because they’re part of a huge clearance sale.
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Liquor, Shoes, Sports, Furniture, Clothing, Health And More – SA’s Favourite Retailers In Each Category
11 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The top retailers in South Africa were just announced, as voted in by you, the people who actually use them. Here’s who tops each of the different categories.
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Barcodes: The Catalyst For A Retail Revolution
16 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all heard some old timer reminiscing about the good old days, but retail has certainly changed for the better and we have the humble barcode to thank for that.
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There’s Much More To The Simple Barcode Than You Think
10 Aug 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Who knew that obtaining a barcode for your product could be such a schlep – and even more so if it doesn’t work. Turns out they’re pretty important.
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Today’s Burning Question – Are Weylandts Using Private Jets To Bring In Their Furniture?
29 Mar 2016 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We understand supply and demand and we get that big business makes a profit. But when a locally available product is being sold for almost double the price at Weylandts, one must ask the question.
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Step Aside, Raymond – Here Is Forbes’ Profile On Christo Wiese – “The Billionaire Behind The Continent’s Greatest Retail Empire”
14 Mar 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Christo Wiese is slowly expanding his empire across the shores and into Europe as Africa’s market gets used to his offerings.
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Here’s Tag Heuer’s New Smart Watch
10 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
TAG Heuer has just released their first luxury smartwatch for Android and although it ain’t Swiss-made, it still retains its class.
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The Sleeper Sofa That Every House Needs
12 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Anyone who has spent a night on a crummy couch knows that it’s the neck that often comes out worse. You might be one step closer to a good night’s rest.
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MASSIVE Sale For 2OV Readers On OneDayOnly
04 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the frenetic world of online shopping it is tough to know how to pin down the best deals that day has to offer. Luckily we have hit the jackpot, and now things are set to get even better.
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Shopping Can Be Hazardous For Your Health
15 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Shopping may look fun and therapeutic, but it’s actually an activity designed for danger. There is a solution to avoid to pain though…
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Interview With Kim Reid – The Man Behind Takealot’s Recent Billion Rand Investment
29 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It takes millions to make millions if Takealot’s recent massive investment is anything to go by. Is online shopping the future of retail?
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