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Shoprite posts strong results, says it won’t reopen six stores gutted by looters
Shoprite group has reported a strong set of results, with its gross profit margin improving by 55 basis points to 24.5% Source: Shoprite posts strong results, [...]
Pick n Pay and Woolworths on how looting will impact shoppers in South Africa
Pick n Pay says that some of its stores have been impacted by looting and violence in parts of Gauteng and KZN Source: Pick n [...]
Dis-chem launches delivery service
The service is set to offer delivery of products within 60 minutes and give customers access to more than 7000 products Source: Dis-chem launches delivery [...]
Company Updates
How much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals
How much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals Source: How much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals
Why tomatoes are suddenly so expensive – and in scarce supply
Why tomatoes are suddenly so expensive – and in scarce supply Source: Why tomatoes are suddenly so expensive – and in scarce supply [...]
South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a new category
South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a new category Source: South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but [...]
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Videos
Shoprite and Checkers win recycled product of the year at 2018 PETCO Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgPiO979tbw Shoprite and Checkers were awarded the Recycled Product of the Year at the 2018 PETCO Awards, the South African PET Recycling Company’sannual awards and the industry’s biggest celebration of recycling and waste management excellence.Source: [...]
BUSINESS DAY TV: Retailers concerned about SA’s growth outlook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ79iGys4qQ
BUSINESS DAY TV: Out with the crown jewels and in with the food focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJuZ1WBHTV8
Economic Updates
Sweet potato key to eradicating malnutrition in SA
Sweet potato key to eradicating malnutrition in SA Source: Sweet potato key to eradicating malnutrition in SA
The rand is now the world’s most undervalued currency – here’s where it should be
The rand is now the world's most undervalued currency - here's where it should be Source: The rand is now the world's most undervalued currency – here’s where it [...]
Food price changes during South Africa’s lockdown – here’s what you are paying more for
Food price changes during South Africa’s lockdown – here’s what you are paying more for Source: Food price changes during South Africa’s lockdown – here’s what you are paying [...]
Here’s how much the average price for a household food basket has increased in South Africa
Here’s how much the average price for a household food basket has increased in South Africa Source: Here’s how much the average price for a household food basket has [...]
Food prices skyrocket. Justice group slams economic policy
Food prices in five supermarkets have skyrocketed, painting a gloomy picture for poor families who were not able to afford enough nutritious food even before the impact of the [...]
South Africans are spending less on their weekly shopping trip
South African shoppers are spending less, but are still stretching their wallets, according to Tiger Brand’s interim report for the six months ending March 2019. Source: South Africans are [...]
Poultry producer Astral wants chicken to be VAT free
Chicken should be exempt from value-added tax (VAT), poultry producer Astral said in a media release on Thursday. The increase in VAT to 15% in April from the 14% it [...]
Logicode Industry News
Certain Canned Vegetables Recalled Due to Defective Cans
Tiger Brands is recalling certain KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products Source: Certain Canned Vegetables Recalled Due to Defective Cans
How much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals
How much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals Source: How much sugar is packed into South Africa’s favourite cereals
Why tomatoes are suddenly so expensive – and in scarce supply
Why tomatoes are suddenly so expensive – and in scarce supply Source: Why tomatoes are suddenly so expensive – and in scarce supply
South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a new category
South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a new category Source: South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a [...]