South Africa’s 2nd largest retailer Pick n Pay said its online sales volumes significantly soared after hopping onto the Mr D’s delivery app. The company achieved total online sales growth for the yea

The REIT achieved an average rental reversion rate of 4.17% during the first quarter, up from 3.69% in the 2023 financial year. Its average annual rental escalation remained at 7.40%. Spear said tradi

Choppies Enterprises, the Botswana retail giant, has announced the acquisition of a 76% stake in Kamoso Africa for P2 a share of the issued ordinary shares of Kamoso Group plus taking over shareholder

Truworths International Limited (TRU.J) on Monday reported an 8.2% growth in retail sales for the 26-week period ended 31 December 2023. The South African-based fashion retailer revealed that its reta

The launch of Amazon's online store in South Africa this May marks a watershed moment for the country's rapidly growing e-commerce sector. After years of anticipation, the global retail giant has fin

Pick n Pay, the prominent South African grocery and retail group which has a partnership with TM Supermarkets in Zimbabwe, a Meikles subsidiary, has unveiled a significant strategic plan that could re

Food security is a critical component of a stable currency and economy. Everyone in a society must spend money on food, regardless of their income level. In an inflationary environment like Zimbabwe,

The macroeconomic headwinds arising from the government's implementation of price controls have dented the sales performance of OK Zimbabwe, the country's leading retail gem. However, the company has

CFI Holdings has faced significant challenges in its operations, citing high competition from unregistered informal market players and the impact of drought conditions in the six months to 31 March 20

Pick n Pay, a leading South African retailer, has successfully raised a substantial R4 billion (US$218 million) through a rights offer that was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in

OK Zimbabwe, a leading retail group in the country, has reported a mixed bag of results for the first quarter to FY25 ended 30 June 2024 with high volumes but less profit. OK Zimbabwe sold significan

In a strategic move to adapt to market challenges, National Tyre Service (NTS) has shifted its focus to personal selling following the closure of four retail outlets at the beginning of the financial

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the country’s latest currency initiative, appears to be one of the most ill-fated ventures in recent years, especially when compared to its predecessors: Bond Notes, RTGS, and

Operating a single supermarket in Zimbabwe requires over 25 licenses and permits, making it challenging for businesses to operate. This is despite the mantra, Zimbabwe is open for business. These li

The Retailers Association of Zimbabwe (RAZ) has urged the government to abandon the pegged exchange rate system in favor of a market-determined exchange rate, believing this shift could revitalize the

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Meikles Limited has appointed Mathew John Moxon as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2024. This change follows the departure of Malcolm Mycroft, who vacated the CEO position on

he issue of smuggling presents a significant challenge to the formal economy in Zimbabwe, undermining local businesses and distorting market dynamics. Porous borders facilitate the influx of inexpens