After more than a month cooped up in their houses, and with many people worried about their financial stability after the lockdown ends, companies should expect consumers to be more selective about how they part with their money than they used to be, marketing consultancy form M&C Saachi said on Tuesday. Source: Shaken by [...]
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has explained government’s decision to ban the sale of ‘hot foods’ during South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown. Source: Government explains why it banned the sale of hot foods during South Africa’s lockdown
Confusion around the Disaster Management Act’s regulations governing the sale of essential goods has stirred rigorous debate about what may - or may not - be sold. Source: Clarify the definition of ‘essential’ consumer goods
Shoprite Group customers can now pay for groceries with their phones as the retailer finds new way to keep its stores, customers and employees safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Shoprite the first retailer to offer contactless QR payments
Retailer Spar says it is using a new innovative packaging for its chicken that can extend shelf life, reduce food wastage and at the same time reduce the amount of plastic they use.News Article: Spar has a new way of packaging its chicken – it stays fresh for longer and uses less plastic Source: [...]
To enable customers to help those in need during the national lockdown, the Shoprite Group via its affiliate Computicket has launched virtual vouchers which can be redeemed at any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave supermarket nationwide. Source: Send a virtual Shoprite or Checkers grocery voucher straight to someone’s phone
