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Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril
The Consumer Protection Act (68 of 2008) was launched in 2008 and provides South Africans with key protections against the ambiguous...
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Spar CEO Brett Botten to retire at month-end amid board shakeup
Spar has announced CEO Brett Botten will step down at the end of January, while former chair Graham O'Connor will be departing in...
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INCREASED INNOVATION DRIVES GROWTH OF PICK N PAY'S PLANT-BASED RANGE
Pick n Pay has launched over 150 new plant-based products in the past two years Pick n Pay has doubled the number of plant-based products...
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SPAR Croatia opens state-of-the-art SPAR Supermarket
SPAR Croatia has expanded its store network by opening a modern SPAR Supermarket in Jastrebarsko, southwest of the capital Zagreb, on 20...
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PICK N PAY LAUNCHES FIRST TAKEALOT PICK-UP COUNTERS IN STORE WITH HUGE SUCCESS
You might soon be able to pick up your Takealot order at your nearest Pick n Pay Pick n Pay has launched a new pick-up point for Takealot...
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With almost 50% of vegan market share, Checkers’ plant-based products gain popularity
New data shows that Checkers now has nearly 50% of the vegan and plant-based market share in South Africa. As vegan, plant-based,...
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7 key retail trends to watch in 2023
As we enter 2023, it seems the year will not be any easier for South African retailers or consumers than 2021 and 2022. Fitch forecasts...
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9 Steps To Start and Manage a FMCG Retail Store
1. Consumer Demand: For a consumer-friendly retail store to operate, it is essential that you have gauged the consumer demand correctly,...
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How to Run a Convenience Store
Owning a convenience store can be a lucrative business, but you will need to run a tight ship and keep on top of your accounts if you’re...
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SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF LONG LINES AND WAIT TIMES
Christoffer Klemming Waiting in line has been called a “timeless form of torture.” In the U.S. alone, Americans spend roughly 37 billion...
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In-Store Robots - Transforming Retail Experience
Technology is revolutionising our shopping experiences – from simple service kiosks to online and mobile shopping, to visiting store...
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Grocery Store Merchandising Techniques
Hannah Wickford Merchandising is the art of staging a store to encourage consumers to purchase more products. Turning over product on the...
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Product Merchandising Management
Karen Mendoza & Steve Oakes Diving into Product Merchandising Management This article provides insights and advice that spans the...
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3 Steps to Freshen Up the Grocery Merchandising Strategy
Frank Brogie To maximise market share and revenue, other merchandisers need to make sure their products are appealing to shoppers' eyes...
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