Retailer-owned brands are expanding their share of sales, driven by competitive pricing and growing shopper trust

FinMark study shows about 60% of informal small, medium and micro enterprises operate at a ‘basic’ level with limited digital adoption

Asset manager would like new leadership to retain retailer’s culture while improving  execution

Unstable environment is leading to acceleration of deindustrialisation, CEO says

Group says fast-fashion retailers selling directly online to local shoppers are reshaping the market

Roy Bagattini was denied a performance bonus as the retailer fell short of its targets

Retailer says supply chain uncertainty and competition from discount e-tailers weigh on performance

The factory has been taken over by a consortium led by the Ashton Fruit Producers Agricultural Co-operative

There was a 51% increase in the weighted average share count after the listing

Imports, looming deregulation and business rescues at Tongaat and Gledhow weigh on margins

Spain and Portugal continue to shine for the group

Segment now accounts for almost one-third of the country’s fast-moving consumer goods market

According to the BER, retail and wholesaler confidence also weakened in third quarter, signalling softer demand ahead

The performance was supported by the company’s unlisted portfolio, which delivered a 31% return

Group is focusing on a smaller, more profitable, higher-quality store base, says CEO