African Marketing Confederation News Team – African Marketing Confederation

Retail giant Walmart plans to open third SA store in first quarter of 2026

Latest Walmart outlet will be located at Boksburg, a town east of Johannesburg, local media reports suggest

She comes to the Tolaram-owned brewing giant after working in corporate communications positions for the likes of Coca-Cola and Rite Foods.

Dinnertime collaboration blends Oliver’s culinary creativity with personalisation, AI-driven content, shopper insights and same-day delivery.

Report finds the high intensity of retail promotions brings diminishing returns, margin pressure and narrows the scope for price-led growth.

International study suggests that organisations with the strongest reputations may achieve shareholder returns well above the norm.

United Nations predicts that East Africa will show the strongest economic growth this year. North and West Africa to slow slightly.

Brands need to work out how they strike a balance between leveraging AI and reaching consumers in a way that still feels genuine.

Opening of an Ethiopian coffee-trading centre in Zhuzhou will establish direct sales channels, boost relationships and host product displays.

Rwanda’s evolving modern retail sector is reshaping itself on data-driven consumer insights and local know-how.

From movie-style extravaganzas to conversations with digital clones and enhancing visuals, marketers are doing more than just tinker with AI.