Archived Retail Industry News
News Archives: 2016
15/12/2016
Does turkey still rule the roost at SA's Christmas lunch tables?
We find out which roasts are the most popular choices for festive menus. The turkey is still a popular choice for the Christmas table roast – along with the leg of lamb and gammon.
15/12/2016
Woolworths launches free Wi-Fi for shoppers
Retailer Woolworths has launched free Wi-Fi in 85 stores nationally, with additional connections planned by early 2018, amid a continued shift towards online and mobile shopping platforms.
14/12/2016
Consumer inflation ticks up, food prices still rising fast
Consumer inflation ticked up slightly as expected in November, remaining firmly outside the Reserve Bank’s 3%-6% target range.
14/12/2016
SA malls brace for festive season spending
Tough macro-economic conditions have little effect on consumer spend – economist. Shopping malls across the country are starting to see an influx of shoppers as businesses and schools close for the year and holidaymakers wrap up their preparations for the festive season.
13/12/2016
Tesco set to launch dedicated alcohol-free sections
Amid consumer moves towards healthier lifestyles, Tesco is set to launch dedicated alcohol-free and low alcohol sections in its BWS aisles earlier next year.
13/12/2016
Where to buy the tastiest gammon to star on your Christmas table
A succulent gammon is the focal point of many a festive feast. To help you buy the best, our panel of judges tasted their way through gammons from the five leading supermarkets
13/12/2016
Be abreast of your right as a consumer to avoid abuse
Companies that routinely put profit before consumer rights can be extremely creative in justifying their decisions.
13/12/2016
List Of Europe’s Most Successful Product Launches Shows Packaging Is Key
A new study suggests that package design, one of the least heralded aspects of marketing, has been a major factor behind the most successful product launches in the grocery sector over the last two years.
13/12/2016
Whittling away rewards can alienate customers on loyalty programmes
Consumers love loyalty rewards programmes, but they really, really hate it when the rewards get diluted after they’ve signed up.
12/12/2016
Credit card spend to grow 25% this month
Big four bank FNB says it expects consumers to spend 25 percent more on their credit cards this year than the usual average monthly spend.
12/12/2016
Managing staff in the silly season
As the holiday or ‘silly season’ approaches, it becomes even more important for employers and management to keep an eye on motivation and productivity levels within their organisations, as employees can sometimes find it hard to focus during this time, owing to the excitement of the holiday season but also owing to fatigue and burn out.
09/12/2016
Supercharging spaza shops
It was a momentous day for Solly Legae when the doors of his store in Johannesburg’s Diepkloof township reopened for business in February. Once a humble spaza shop, Solly’s Monageng Market had been transformed into a modern community convenience store.