Discretionary spend continues to move away from clothing and footwear to essentials Read more

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South Africans from around the country have, since the start of the national lockdown, made big and small contributions to grow the Shoprite Group’s Act for Change Fund Read more

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There still seems to be a lot of confusion over which items are essential goods, says the writer. Picture: African News Agency (ANA) Read more

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Until now, ‘going digital’ was still a discussion point for many businesses. Now it’s the only reality. Read more

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With social distancing and the lockdown, online has seen a major increase in traffic, with people choosing the safer option of avoiding public places. Photo: Jan Vašek/Pixabay Read more

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Clicks has seen an increased demand for flu vaccinations, administering over four times more vaccinations than the same period last year. Photo: Leon Nicholas African News Agency (ANA) Read more

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The Spar Group virtually handed over a cheque of R500,000 to the Gift of the Givers Foundation, which has been offering much-needed assistance in drought-stricken areas of the country in recent months. Read more

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