The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has referred Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd to the National Consumer Tribunal for breaching the National Credit Act. The referral follows a NCR investigation that revealed that Foschini has charged consumers a club fee on credit agreements. In a statement on Tuesday, the NCR... Read more
Restructuring professionals more positive about the economy, but retail, agriculture and construction sectors remain at risk, 2017 Deloitte Restructuring Outlook survey finds Deloitte today launched the fourth annual South African Restructuring Outlook 2017 survey results showing a significant improvement from 2016, with most respondents of the survey expecting an... Read more
Consumer aspirations affect retail
Retail 09/05/2017
The concept of ‘aspirations’ is not easily defined as each person has their own definition and understanding of the term. However, general consensus points towards improving one’s current state of living and improving the way one lives his or her life as the general definition. With the rapidly emerging... Read more
Consumer aspirations affect retail
Retail 09/05/2017
THE CONCEPT of ‘aspirations’ is not easily defined as each person has their own definition and understanding of the term. However, general consensus points towards improving one’s current state of living and improving the way one lives his or her life as the general definition. With the rapidly emerging... Read more
The main market, both in urban and rural communities, is predominantly influenced by communal perspectives entrenched in meaningful conversations, powerful storytelling, personal experiences and word-of-mouth interactions. These perceptions build interchangeable relationships that can shape positive brand sentiments, and influence consumers’ product choices, purchasing decisions and consumption patterns at the... Read more
14-05-2015 – As local consumers continue to latch onto the trend of online shopping, stockbox.co.za has recently launched an online shopping portal with a difference. A nationwide offering, stockbox.co.za makes getting all your daily essentials simple and easy. From grooming to coffee, the technology behind the... Read more
Willowvale gets R23,3m shopping centre
Retail 26/10/2013
A NEW R23.3-million shopping centre in Willowvale was officially opened yesterday with trading scheduled to start today. The 3,000 m2 shopping centre’s anchor store is a Pick n Pay Boxer Superstore with other tenants including Jumbo, Chippies, Boxer, Super Liquors and a clothing store. Engineering News reports that the... Read more
A new R23.3-million shopping centre in Willowvale was officially opened yesterday with trading scheduled to start today. The 3 000 m2 shopping centre’s anchor store is a Pick n Pay Boxer Superstore with other tenants including Jumbo, Chippies, Boxer, Super Liquors and a clothing store. Engineering News reports that... Read more
23-08-2013 –Johannesburg, 20 August 2013:The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) results were released today, which show that SA restaurant customers rated their satisfaction with the restaurant franchise industry as 77 out of 100. The full service restaurants measured were Mugg & Bean, Ocean Basket, Spur, and Wimpy based... Read more
The development of the R2-billion Bay West Mall is set to unlock dramatic growth in Nelson Mandela Bay, Bay West City MD Gavin Blows told top businessmen in the city this week. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) had committed R300-million to the Bay West City project –... Read more
