Shoppers have had a rough time navigating online purchasing, which is rife with ‘deceptive practices’
Retail trade sales decreased for the eighth consecutive month showing that consumers are still cash-strapped
On a month-on-month basis retail trade sales decreased for the fourth consecutive month showing that consumers are still cash-strapped
But the retailer’s recapitalisation plan rests on securing a new investor, and its landlords and lenders being on board.
Unemployment, state debt and public sector burden and structural rigidities will affect growth
The highest annual growth was recorded for retailers in household furniture, appliances and equipment, which was up 10.1%
Growth was seen across all retail categories with the largest seen in household furniture, appliances and equipment
Bricks-and-mortar and online retailers are sitting pretty, but did consumers really win?
South African retail figures show an increase, business optimism in the US may spike, and Europe’s Sentix gauge could slip further this week.
An index measuring economic activity in SA shows the biggest decline in several years – but one bright spot is an expected increase in retail sales.
The emerging middle class and urbanisation are driving the growth of new retail shopping centres in the country.
GDP data is expected to show SA rebounded from a contraction but there still remains little momentum to spur economic growth.
The numbers from South Africa’s largest mobile phone retailer show a massive shift is happening in the smartphone market.
Online shopping is increasing rapidly in South Africa, but financiers need deep pockets.
American equities analyst and author Barry Ritholtz writes about money-wasting financial models that have managed to survive the decades.
South Africa’s business confidence index readings and Stats SA’s March retail sales figures are due out later this week.
November retail trade was up by more than 4% from last year, Statistics South Africa has said.
Retailers have been getting creative with their gift card offerings as they realise their increasing value among shoppers.
Mr Price says it has chosen not to focus on chasing credit sales and has benefitted from a cash sale growth of 15.1%
South African retail stocks have risen for a second month, on speculation that the US Federal Reserve will maintain stimulus.
The US debt limit argument has seen the rand soften for the first time in five days.
Shoprite has reported profit that matched estimates as growing pressure on consumers’ disposable income held back sales in its domestic market.
Hoping to maximise on demand for retail shopping and shore up losses felt in other countries at the same time, Carrefour SA is moving into Africa.
Fund managers are divided over South African retail shares, which have outperformed resources by 20%.
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/ 7 December 2011
Growth in South Africa’s retail sales has slowed more than expected in October, suggesting interest rates will stay low for longer.
retail trade sales at constant prices for June recorded a 2.2% growth year-on-year after a revised 0.2% growth in May, Stats SA figures have shown.
Japan’s retail sales rose in June, marking the first gain since a devastating March quake and tsunami in another signal of recovery in the country.
Retail trade sales at constant prices for April rose a stronger than expected 9.8% year on year after a revised 5.3% growth
Commercial property services group Broll has released its latest retail barometer for shopping centres larger than 20 000 square metres.
The Reserve Bank will have to time interest rate tightening carefully as inflation was high in March and retail sales growth slowed in February.
Loyalty programmes keep shoppers coming back for more — and Pick n Pay is trading on this principle.
Business conditions in the retail sector in the first quarter of 2011 improved for the first time since 2007, a survey showed on Thursday.