Retail Brief Africa

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Clicks Group ClubCard, SA’s oldest retail loyalty programme, has achieved two wins and three highly commended honours across multiple categories – including AI, data analytics, gamification, and retail programme of the year – at the annual South African Loyalty Awards, highlighting its pre-eminence in the loyalty space. #PharmacyRetail #LoyaltyProgrammes #Clicks #2024SALoyaltyAwards https://lnkd.in/dV3F833D

Proudly South African retailer, takealot.com, has announced the return of the third annual Heritage Design Challenge. Aimed at celebrating the country’s diverse, vibrant, cultural heritage, using the colours of the South African flag, entrants are encouraged to express their heritage in a unique design. The winning entrant will have their design printed on one million Takealot boxes during the December festive season. Including a R100 000 Takealot voucher and a R10 000 voucher for a charity of their choice. For tertiary students entering the challenge, an additional voucher valued at R20 000 will be awarded to their learning institution. #Retail #Design #ProudlySA #HeritageDesignChallenge #Takealot https://lnkd.in/dCcqyCkf

Trading densities at community and smaller shopping centres were a bright spot in the second quarter of 2024, running counter to a further contraction in retail property performance and supporting an important current theme of community and global wellness. That’s according to the Clur Shopping Centre Index, part of the broader Clur Collective asset management support platform which helps listed and unlisted property funds to understand asset health and optimise returns at more than 4.1 million sqm of prime retail space and 140 merchandising categories across SA and Namibia. This coverage will soon be increasing to over 5.4 million square metres. Belinda Clur, managing director of Clur International (Pty) Ltd, which produces the index says the Q2 2024 national Clur Index for All Centres closed at an annualised trading density of R41,343 /sqm, and y/y% growth of 3.6%. #Retail #ShoppingCentres #CommercialRealEstate #ClurInternational https://lnkd.in/dw6TFAvX

The world-renowned International Customer Experience Awards UK (ICXA™) has announced the launch of the South Africa Customer Experience Awards (SACXA™), a groundbreaking initiative set to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in customer experience (CX) across various industries in South Africa. This prestigious inaugural event marks the homegrown edition of the well-known International Customer Experience Awards by **International Customer Experience Awards UK, and stands as the only internationally accredited customer experience awards in South Africa, bringing global recognition and standards to the local market. #Retail #SABrands #CustomerExperience #ICXA #SACXA https://lnkd.in/dcxYX-Ms

Proudly South African is back on the fashion scene with the relaunch of the Local Fashion Police, a consumer-powered campaign championing homegrown talent. This local fashion movement in its 4th year, now in partnership with FNB South Africa, is in support of the Retail, Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sector highlighting its significance in creating jobs for many South Africans and contributing not only to the value chain but to the economy of the country as well. #FashionRetail #RCTFLSector #JobCreation #ProudlySouthAfrican https://lnkd.in/d6u9WvC6

Bull Brand, one of South Africa’s most iconic food brands, has launched a new limited edition heritage pack for its corned meat. The new visually appealing pack is aimed at celebrating South African heritage, the brand’s 67-year history. Bull Brand has held a special place in South African hearts and homes since 1957. The older among its fans will remember the ‘bu bu bu Bull Brand’ TV adverts, which captured the nation’s imagination as young boys (dubbed in men’s voices) sang about the product’s meaty virtues. Sixty-seven years on and this illustrious brand still occupies the number one spot as the market leader in canned meat and meals category. #FoodBrands #HeritageBrands #PackagingDesign #BullBrand https://lnkd.in/dZtcjn6N

Pick n Pay's Smart Shopper loyalty programme has launched a new benefit to encourage healthier eating habits among its more than 11 million active members. The free-to-join Pick n Pay Live Well Club will give customers triple Smart Shopper points on over 1,000 Live Well Club-approved products and 15% off discount vouchers to redeem on the items they buy most often. This partnership, which has driven healthier eating habits among Smart Shoppers, concluded at the end of August, paving the way for Pick n Pay’s new initiative through its Smart Shopper programme, making it accessible to a much larger number of customers. #LoyaltyProgrammes #RewardsProgrammes #PicknPay #SmartShopper  https://lnkd.in/dhTxyjBV

Entries for the 2025 Product of the Year South Africa Awards opened on 2 September, with brands being encouraged to submit their entries and maximise the opportunities winning the prestigious award presents.   Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation in South Africa and has been in operation globally for over 30 years. It is internationally recognised in over 40 countries, having been created to champion new product innovation and provide consumers with a shortcut to the best new products on the market. #ProductInnovation #ProductoftheYear #2025ProductoftheYearAwards https://lnkd.in/d7GTbZZw

Your small or medium-sized retail business has survived COVID-19, load shedding, and the cost of living crisis. Perhaps you’ve even managed to diversify your offering or buy new sites during the past few years, as challenging as they were. And now, with the economy moving into a new phase, you’re ready to start growing—which requires quick access to opportunity capital.   The key to managing cash flow and optimising the use of capital in these conditions is finding the right financing instrument and partner for your retail growth goals, says Steven Heilbron, CEO of Capital Connect, a fintech that offers fast and flexible business funding to South African retailers. #Retail #Financing #CashFlow #OpportnuityCapital #CapitalConnect https://lnkd.in/dvScMnx4