California passes bill for non-ultra-processed food labels
California has passed a bill that would require food manufacturers and retailers to adopt a non-ultra-processed seal of certification. The post California passes bill for…
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Elopak’s Second Quarter (Q2) – Progress, Resilience, And Staying The Course
Elopak reports an improved financial performance despite geopolitical uncertainty, raw-material costs, and changing consumer behaviour.
ANALYSIS As Beauty Pie eyes stores, are subscription brands moving offline?
In July, subscription-based beauty retailer Beauty Pie announced that it was replatforming to Shopify to prepare for international expansion - including potential physical stores…
South Africa's Woolworths Annual Profit Rises 5.3% On Strong Online Sales
South Africa's Woolworths Holdings reported a 5.3% rise in full-year headline earnings driven by strong online sales in its food division.
Amazon’s ad auction surcharges secretly bilked brands of billions, FTC alleges
Internal documents indicate Amazon knew its practices could damage advertiser trust, but Amazon says the FTC doesn’t understand the business.
GEA highlights membrane filtration pilot units at IFT First
Pilot-scale systems support precision separation and product optimization for food processing applications.
Heat wave drives Spa water sales to record levels
Spadel, the producer of Spa and Bru, sold significantly more water in the first half of 2026. Warm weather, strong local brands, and new products drove revenue up 10.1%, while…
Why inclusive lending is essential to the future of retail credit
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has risen to become a mainstream part of the payment experience for many retailers and customers. However, recent regulations could be significantly…
SPAR Group Chair And Deputy Chair Step Down
South Africa’s SPAR Group has announced changes to its board, after the respective resignations of Mike Bosman and Shirley Zinn.
Pick n Pay Introduces Shoppable Video Feed
South Africa's Pick n Pay has combined social media and online retail with the launch of Pick n Pay Inspire, an in-app video shopping feed.
The Weekly Closeout: Arc’teryx vet heads to Helly Hansen, Avon North America to be acquired
Kontoor Brands tapped C.J. King to lead Helly Hansen’s North American sports division, while Regent’s deal reunites the beauty company with Avon International.
Dollar stores gain as Americans stretch budgets
Dollar General and Dollar Tree both reported second quarter increases in average ticket and traffic amid a tough macroeconomic backdrop.