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Cape Union Mart's push for sustainable sourcing and innovation

ESG

Cape Union Mart's push for sustainable sourcing and innovation

8 hours

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

FMCG

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

26 May 2025

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Design

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Issued by DY/DX 28 Jun 2024

Woolworths and WWF South Africa celebrate 15 years of pioneering partnership for a sustainable future

ESG & Sustainability

Woolworths and WWF South Africa celebrate 15 years of pioneering partnership for a sustainable future

Issued by WWF South Africa 14 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Tshakhuma Mall awarded best rural retail development by SAPOA

16 Sep 2024

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

ESG

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

Sarwar Khan 29 Jul 2024

4 retail trends that will drive the second half of 2024

Trends

4 retail trends that will drive the second half of 2024

Mike Smollan 26 Jun 2024

‘Packageless’ products can reduce plastic waste and increase sales

Packaging

‘Packageless’ products can reduce plastic waste and increase sales

6 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Amelia Beattie, chief executive at Liberty Two Degrees.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: The REAL approach in building extraordinary real estate

Amelia Beattie 9 Jan 2024

Tshakhuma Mall opens for trade

Commercial Property

Tshakhuma Mall opens for trade

3 Oct 2023

Woolworths, WWF South Africa renew 15-year partnership

Retailers

Woolworths, WWF South Africa renew 15-year partnership

15 Sep 2023

Image supplied: Credit: WC Government Dept Agriculture. Breede River Restoration. Woolworths and WWF’s Breede Catchment Water Stewardship programme has resulted in 200 million litres of water being released into the catchment on a yearly basis

ESG

Woolies furthers sustainable retail in SA and on the continent

2 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied

Fashion & Homeware

Hi-Tec One highlights outdoor brand's sustainability drive

6 Apr 2023

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

ESG

Pick n Pay Clothing lands milestone green building accolade

4 Apr 2023

Waterfall City set for major development boost following R2.8bn deal

Markets & Investment

Waterfall City set for major development boost following R2.8bn deal

13 Feb 2023

Technology

4 ways digital innovation gives retail customers what they crave

John Watling 19 May 2022

Research

Growing consumer awareness around sustainability a call to action for brands - study

5 May 2022

Cotton On's first impact report captures sustainability and ethical business targets

Retailers

Cotton On's first impact report captures sustainability and ethical business targets

7 Mar 2022

Source: Faithful to Nature

Retailers

Faithful to Nature becomes first SA retailer to achieve B Corp certification

7 Jan 2022

5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

Trends

5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

Alisdair Sinclair 8 Dec 2021

Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A

Retailers

Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A

28 Oct 2021

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Retail

Daily movement of retail customers in SA to remain in flux

Craig Schwabe 30 Jun 2021

Faithful to Nature eyes omnichannel growth with flagship store opening

Retailers

Faithful to Nature eyes omnichannel growth with flagship store opening

21 Apr 2021

Woolworths implements further single-use plastic reductions in stores

ESG

Woolworths implements further single-use plastic reductions in stores

13 Apr 2021

Sealand Gear creates upcycled tote bag for Reebok's new sustainable footwear range

Fashion & Homeware

Sealand Gear creates upcycled tote bag for Reebok's new sustainable footwear range

19 Feb 2021

#BizTrends2021: The path forward for retail in 2021

Trends

#BizTrends2021: The path forward for retail in 2021

Matthew Leighton 6 Jan 2021

Egg aims to disrupt SA retail's status quo

Retailers

Egg aims to disrupt SA retail's status quo

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Dec 2020

Webinar: A more sustainable method to retail network development in SA

Retail

Webinar: A more sustainable method to retail network development in SA

2 Nov 2020

Twyg Awards to spotlight conscious Southern African fashion brands

Fashion & Homeware

Twyg Awards to spotlight conscious Southern African fashion brands

10 Jul 2019

Walmart tried to make sustainability affordable. Here's what happened

ESG

Walmart tried to make sustainability affordable. Here's what happened

Andrew Spicer 21 Aug 2018

Dobsonville Mall R114m extension, upgrade complete

Retail & Hospitality Property

Dobsonville Mall R114m extension, upgrade complete

6 Oct 2017

Woolworths Palmyra store achieves GBCSA 5-star rating

ESG

Woolworths Palmyra store achieves GBCSA 5-star rating

2 Feb 2017

The future of sustainable retail design in Africa

Retail

The future of sustainable retail design in Africa

Laine Barnard 6 Jun 2014

Upbeat November retail sales may not be sustainable

Retailers

Upbeat November retail sales may not be sustainable

16 Jan 2014

Trends

WWF-SA, Woolworths partnership offers greater sustainability

6 Dec 2012

Retailers

Economists warn May retail growth not sustainable

19 Jul 2012

Independent retailers offered free SACS membership

Associations

Independent retailers offered free SACS membership

16 Jan 2012

Research

Retail growth forecast of 3.4%

17 Jan 2011