Retail giant Walmart plans to open third SA store in first quarter of 2026
January 20, 2026
Latest Walmart outlet will be located at Boksburg, a town east of Johannesburg, local media reports suggest
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January 16, 2026
Dinnertime collaboration blends Oliver’s culinary creativity with personalisation, AI-driven content, shopper insights and same-day delivery.
Promotions are at a tipping point in South African FMCG retail
January 16, 2026
Report finds the high intensity of retail promotions brings diminishing returns, margin pressure and narrows the scope for price-led growth.
Companies with strong reputations earn nearly 5% in ‘reputation return’
January 15, 2026
International study suggests that organisations with the strongest reputations may achieve shareholder returns well above the norm.
UN expects African economies to grow in 2026, despite uncertainty
January 14, 2026
United Nations predicts that East Africa will show the strongest economic growth this year. North and West Africa to slow slightly.
Brands must find better balance between AI and authenticity in 2026
January 14, 2026
Brands need to work out how they strike a balance between leveraging AI and reaching consumers in a way that still feels genuine.
Ethiopia moves to bolster its coffee exports to the Chinese market
January 13, 2026
Opening of an Ethiopian coffee-trading centre in Zhuzhou will establish direct sales channels, boost relationships and host product displays.
Charting the shapeshifting of Rwanda’s modern retail sector
January 13, 2026
Rwanda’s evolving modern retail sector is reshaping itself on data-driven consumer insights and local know-how.
How African marketing strategies are embracing the potential of AI
January 12, 2026
From movie-style extravaganzas to conversations with digital clones and enhancing visuals, marketers are doing more than just tinker with AI.
New level of maturity in Nigeria’s e-commerce marketplace, says Jumia
January 12, 2026
Most recent Black Friday period demonstrated how increasing consumer familiarity with online shopping is driving ongoing demand.
Out now! New issue brings latest insights for Africa’s marketers
January 9, 2026
The latest issue of Strategic Marketing for Africa, the magazine for deep-thinking African marketing professionals, is now available.
An icon reimagined: Historic Schweppes brand gives itself a facelift
January 9, 2026
Brand revamp responds to evolving trends, particularly among younger consumers, while acknowledging Schweppes’ 240-year history.
Liverpool FC appoints SA leisurewear brand for its walk into Africa
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