From toilet paper in Australia to pasta in Italy and condoms in France, countries have noted interesting patterns of demand in the world of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in the last 100+ days. It's been a rollercoaster for suppliers to navigate t... Read more

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Pick n Pay partnered with global supply-chain solutions company CHEP to trial and launch innovative retail-ready packaging (RRP) platforms in its stores across the country Read more

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With South Africa entering Level 2 lockdown this week, businesses need to ask themselves if they are prepared to face the new consumer Read more

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CAPE TOWN - As businesses enter Level 2 lockdown, they need to be aware that women, who make most of the household decisions, have gone into survival mode and have little extra financial income for luxuries. Read more

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The excitement around the lifting of the liquor ban the first time around was barely in evidence – in most areas it was as though nothing had changed since President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of easing to lockdown Level 2 on Saturday evening. Read more

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The retail industry has been profoundly affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The way consumers buy from and engage with grocery stores has changed. And as the crisis unfolds, consumer behaviour will evolve too. Read more

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The share price price of Tsogo Sun Hotels was up 18% in early trade on Monday, while City Lodge and Sun International also saw strong gains Read more

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