https://www.bizcommunity.com//196/345.htmlSouth Africa Informal Retailing news15Informal Retailing news - South Africahttps://biz-file.com/res/img/logo.gifhttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/345.htmlen-usMon, 24 Jul 2023 17:03:48 +0200https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/240417.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706644-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Source: © University of Pretoria Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers" align="left"><br><span >Source: © University of Pretoria [[https://www.up.ac.za/ University of Pretoria]] Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers</span><p>With over 150,000 spazas across the country, located close to people's homes to serve customers anything from essential everyday items like bread and sugar to more miscellaneous items like candles, batteries, or over-the-counter aspirin, spazas are more than just a neighbourhood service and supplementary household income.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/240417.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=345&ct=1&ci=240417">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/240417.htmlMon, 24 Jul 2023 10:42:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/239870.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/704532-208x117.jpg?3" width=208 height=117 alt="The informal sector has a crucial role to play in the global economy. Source: Supplied." align="left"><br><span >The informal sector has a crucial role to play in the global economy. Source: Supplied.</span><p>The informal sector has an important part to play in the global economy and connecting it properly to government and corporates to bring about opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow was the key highlight of the recent Southern African International Trade Exhibition (Saitex), which concluded in Johannesburg recently.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/239870.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=345&ct=1&ci=239870">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/239870.htmlWed, 05 Jul 2023 08:49:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/87/239082.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/700914-208x117.jpg?3" width=208 height=117 alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[www.unsplash.com]]</span><p>Many issues affect the success of the township economy but a significant shift in consumer behaviour is budget-conscious consumers preferring value over brand.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/87/239082.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=87&ct=1&ci=239082">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/87/239082.htmlThu, 08 Jun 2023 10:51:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/168/238329.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2305/697691-208x117.jpg?1" width=208 height=117 alt="Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?" align="left"><p>When Statistics South Africa released the consumer price index (CPI) data for February 2023, the high food prices caused justifiable concern. The overall annual inflation rate based on all items in the CPI was 7%; food inflation, based only on the food items in the CPI, was twice that level at 14%. So, what does this mean?</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/168/238329.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=168&ct=1&ci=238329">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/168/238329.htmlFri, 12 May 2023 09:30:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/182/237210.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2303/692925-208x117.jpg?3" width=208 height=117 alt="Don't discount low-cost retail in South Africa" align="left"><p>For retailers, relevance is reflected in a mirror of realities that must be understood with respect and met with dignity, especially in a diverse market such as South Africa. Low-cost retailers do this well.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/182/237210.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=182&ct=1&ci=237210">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/182/237210.htmlWed, 29 Mar 2023 09:55:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/236699.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2303/690708-208x117.jpg?3" width=208 height=117 alt="Cape Town traders benefit from market revamp" align="left"><p>The revamped Uluntu Plaza in Happy Valley, Blackheath in Cape Town has reopened following infrastructure upgrades to the trading sites.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/236699.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=345&ct=1&ci=236699">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/236699.htmlFri, 10 Mar 2023 10:50:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/236492.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2303/689832-208x117.jpg?1" width=208 height=117 alt="Informal traders inside Cape Town mall told to vacate by next Sunday" align="left"><p>Informal traders inside the Belhar Airport Mall have been asked to vacate by 12 March.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/236492.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=345&ct=1&ci=236492">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/345/236492.htmlFri, 03 Mar 2023 08:26:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/841/236219.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2302/688644.jpg" width=208 height=117 alt="Multibillion rand boost for township economy" align="left"><p>The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed to use 60% of its R34bn goods and services budget to support township initiatives.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/841/236219.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=841&ct=1&ci=236219">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/841/236219.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2023 11:27:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/236136.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2302/688336.jpg" width=208 height=117 alt="Fast Food Advertising Report 2023" align="left"><p>The fast food industry is a highly competitive market, with a large number of well-established chains vying for a share of the consumer's wallet.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/236136.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=12&ct=1&ci=236136">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/236136.htmlMon, 20 Feb 2023 14:22:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/731/235415.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2301/685395-208x117.jpg?1" width=208 height=117 alt="Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023" align="left"><p>According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Africa's informal retail sector accounts for more than 70% of food, beverage and personal care products provided to consumers across the continent.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/731/235415.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=410&c=731&ct=1&ci=235415">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/731/235415.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2023 14:39:00 +0200Bizcommunity Informal Retailing South Africa