Archived Retail Industry News
News Archives: 2019
16/01/2019
Waitrose hails success of black plastic reduction initiative
Waitrose & Partners has hit its target to remove black plastic from hundreds of products as part of its overall aim to eradicate the material from all its own label products.
16/01/2019
Distell spins off wines unit
Distell, which owns brands such as Nederburg and Durbanville Hills has launched a stand-alone company to drive global sale of its premium wines. Libertas Vineyards and Estates will house portfolio of premium wines
11/01/2019
4 Key trends that will continue to shape convenience retail in 2019
As convenience retail continues to grow as an industry sector, retailers must remain focused on the most significant trends that will see their businesses flourish, and in so doing, strengthen their standing in the ever-competitive retail environment.
10/01/2019
The National Minimum Wage Act: What you need to know
The National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA) provides for, amongst others, a national minimum wage; the establishment of a National Minimum Wage Commission; a review and annual adjustment of the national minimum wage; and the provision of an exemption from paying the national minimum wage.
08/01/2019
Eating food off the shelf before paying – what Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and Spar have to say
It has become a relatively common trend for shoppers to snack on food from the shelves in supermarkets before they have paid for it at the till.
07/01/2019
Record Christmas for Aldi as it steals customers from rivals
New stores and demand for its premium ranges helped Aldi generate UK sales of almost £1bn in December, its best ever result for the Christmas trading period.
07/01/2019
Eskom tariff shock in store for consumers
In a first gut punch for consumers for 2019, Eskom is asking the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) for a 45% electricity increase spread over three years.