🇿🇦 SA Business Today
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SA retail market pressure prevails
By Nick Paul, Senior Editor, Trade Intelligence. The combined FY2023 turnover across the six corporate grocery retailers in South Africa, grew +11.1% to R631 billion in 2023. The post SA retail […]
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TRENDING: Transformative potential of Generative AI
By Louise Burgers, Retailing Africa Editor. The explosion of Generative AI has created opportunities for industries across FinServ, Telco, Federal/Public Sector, Healthcare, and Life Sciences. The […]
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TRENDING: Four focus areas for CMOs in 2024
By Louise Burgers, Retailing Africa Editor. There is no doubt that this year will be turbulent for Chief Marketers given local and global events. Here’s some of the top trends that we are […]
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Transitioning traditional methods to advanced CPQ Solutions
By Leandi Campher, EXAH Solutions Architect. The transition from spreadsheets, though daunting at first, signals a bold step towards greater efficiency and accuracy in complex sales processes. The […]
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Q&A: Radical retail shifts ahead
Retail is in the midst of the biggest technology paradigm shift yet, says Peter Ludi, Business Development Executive at redPanda Software, in sharing insights from NRF 2024, New York. The post […]
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Big Brands embrace direct-to-customer strategy
By Joel Bronkowski, Paystack SA Country Lead. There are paradigm shifts in retail as multiple brands transition from traditional brick-and-mortar sales to direct-to-consumer (DTC). The post Big […]
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TRENDING: Navigating consumption’s triple bottom line
By Louise Burgers, Retailing Africa Editor. Achieving sustainability goals is not just a morally correct strategy, but also a risk management plan to ensure business growth and consumer loyalty. The […]
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#10things shaping retail tech in 2024
The lingering recession will have an ongoing impact on the retail sector and its outlook for 2024. advises Riyaat Phillips, senior manager at Altron Systems Integration, The post #10things shaping […]
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#AfricaLeads: East Africa poised for growth in 2024
In 2024, Africa's overall growth is forecasted at 4.0%, a notable increase from 3.3% in 2023, positioning it as the second-highest globally, trailing only Asia (4.8%). The post #AfricaLeads: East […]
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TRENDING: The pursuit of happiness
By Louise Burgers, Retailing Africa Editor. Consumers want to be happy; they want less stress, more convenience; and they want to be heathier. How can brands make it happen? The post TRENDING: The […]
🌍 International Business News
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
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Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
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Reserve Bank keeps interest rate at 4.35pc as economy slows
The Reserve Bank keeps the interest rate at 4.35pc as Australia's economy slows down.
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Craft retailer Lincraft to close rest of its stores in Australia and NZ
Retailer Lincraft will close the remainder of its shopfronts after more than 80 years of providing fabric, materials and homewares to Aussie crafters.
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Rabbits are everywhere in the wild, so why is rabbit meat so expensive?
Once a cheap meat for families doing it tough, the price and availability of rabbit means it has gone from family dinner to fine dining.Â
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Beleaguered KPMG referred to anti-corruption watchdog amid contract freeze
KPMG is facing a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts amid a worsening scandal over the treatment of a whistleblower, with the Greens now referring the beleaguered company to the […]
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NSW Police review officer pushing protester at pro-Palestine picket
NSW Police will review footage showing a woman falling to the ground after being pushed by an officer during a pro-Palestine protest outside Bisalloy Steels in Wollongong.
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The biggest risk to your retirement isn’t a market crash — it’s a crisis you probably haven’t planned for
Health-related financial risks are the No. 1 threat to retirement security.
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
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How to work in retirement without seeing your Social Security checks slashed
Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.
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Allied health workers walk off the job at Victorian public hospitals
The strike involves radiographers, sonographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and social workers at the state's public hospitals.
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Need a credit-score boost? Call your credit-card company and ask for this — but proceed with caution.
A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.