Retail-ready packaging offered by the supply chain company reduced the number of touchpoints, minimise time and allows for innovative branding and seamless shelf integration Read more

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The independent FMCG market (represented by unlisted wholesalers and retailers) remains a key area of opportunity for suppliers in South Africa. The dynamic nature of this market sector, within a context of macro-environmental factors impacting South... Read more

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On its way into the greatness of the light, the shadow economy was pulled back into the darkness by COVID-19. Will it shine again? In this article we examine the impact that COVID-19 has had on the South African informal retail sector. The informat... Read more

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The informal trade can fundamentally alter the fortunes of brands in South Africa especially in light of a retracting Read more

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The informal market in South Africa is valued at R164 billion per year, according to Trade Intelligence. At 30%-40% of total food spend in the country each year, this sector visited by 77% Read more

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In March 2020, we began investigating how gig economy platforms were responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports indicated that half of gig workers had 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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