The Cape Town CBD continues to transform itself into a sought-after destination to live, work and play.
Unable to keep up with its operational costs, Cross Trainer announced on Wednesday that it has gone into business rescue, affecting 67 stores nationwide.
It’s become clear that we Saffas love a laarney shopping expedition.
Cotton On has every right to sell the cups, along with their boring pastel clothing, at any price they choose. Nobody is forcing you to buy your koppies there.
When it comes to the bare basics and essentials, data journalists compared the in-store prices of the same basket of goods across six major local retailers.
US retail giants are finding themselves stuck with unprecedented levels of excess inventory, which they’re struggling to keep in storage.
Retail heir sues mother over fortune. Kanye posts contract. Branson’s ‘blank cheque’ company. Messi wins trademark battle.
Supporting local businesses is more important now than ever, and one fantastic initiative is helping to shine a light and get the word out.
South African musicians are not happy with Woolworths, after it reportedly stopped playing local music in its stores.
You have to applaud the optimism of this shop in Melville, where you leave money in an ‘honesty envelope’ and there’s not a staff member in sight.
Gugu Nkabinde founded Gugu Intimates to solve a long-standing problem in the underwear industry. Her story is pretty inspiring.
The shallowness of the consumer will never cease to astound me. Add a bit of tinsel and a French/Italian sounding name, and they’ll fall over themselves to spend more.
When it comes to honey in South Africa, trust nobody. It appears some of the country’s leading brands are pulling the wool over our eyes.
*Click click* goes your mouse, as you frantically search for the best deal available online. But how can you be sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck?
What would you do if random packages no one in your house had ordered kept arriving with your name on? This couple is kind of freaking out.
The 159-year-old retail outlet Stuttafords, once seen as the Harrods of South Africa, has finally closed its doors. Things went south pretty quickly towards the end.
There are many reasons why more and more South Africans are turning to online shopping, and the revolution shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.
Remember those cheese boards, bread boards and wine crates made from recycled Franschhoek wine barrels? Stock up now, because they’re part of a huge clearance sale.
The top retailers in South Africa were just announced, as voted in by you, the people who actually use them. Here’s who tops each of the different categories.
We’ve all heard some old timer reminiscing about the good old days, but retail has certainly changed for the better and we have the humble barcode to thank for that.
Who knew that obtaining a barcode for your product could be such a schlep – and even more so if it doesn’t work. Turns out they’re pretty important.
We understand supply and demand and we get that big business makes a profit. But when a locally available product is being sold for almost double the price at Weylandts, one must ask the question.
Christo Wiese is slowly expanding his empire across the shores and into Europe as Africa’s market gets used to his offerings.
TAG Heuer has just released their first luxury smartwatch for Android and although it ain’t Swiss-made, it still retains its class.
Anyone who has spent a night on a crummy couch knows that it’s the neck that often comes out worse. You might be one step closer to a good night’s rest.
In the frenetic world of online shopping it is tough to know how to pin down the best deals that day has to offer. Luckily we have hit the jackpot, and now things are set to get even better.
Shopping may look fun and therapeutic, but it’s actually an activity designed for danger. There is a solution to avoid to pain though…
It takes millions to make millions if Takealot’s recent massive investment is anything to go by. Is online shopping the future of retail?
SA consumers are generally more tech savvy than their retail counterparts. A recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) indicates SA consumers want retailers to up their game; provide convenient store locations, websites that enable them to easily find and purchase products online and provide easy-to-use mobile platforms.
Of course Victoria’s Secret Shop Assistants need special training in order to deal with men who attempt to buy gifts for their significant others.