At that time, he was running a paint & hardware store, and became disheartened with buying screws, bolts, nuts, and nails in bulk, only to weigh, repackage, and label them individually for customers. This time-consuming task...
In the mid-1930s, Arthur Ginsberg, a young man from Troyeville, Johannesburg, embarked on a journey that would change the face of South Africa’s confectionery industry. After completing school, Ginsberg secured a job as a...
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s current President, secured a twenty-year agreement in March 2011 to operate 145 McDonald’s restaurants in South Africa. This deal was unlike any other, as Ramaphosa owned all of...
It takes alot of courage to be an entrepreneur To go against the norm But if you want something extraordinary You must do something different It’s in the word extra-ordinary You gotta do extra Extra...
Another sad story for SA local business as Drip Footwear goes into liquidation. The company with about 14 stores across the country will see employees laid off this week and its assets sold to pay outstanding...
The first Edgars store was opened on 6 September 1929 in Joubert Street, Johannesburg by Eli Ross. It was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1949 and opened its first stores outside of South Africa in Botswana...
Power Fashion is a value-focused retailer which services low to middle-income households and offers merchandise for the whole family, retailing largely apparel but also offering basic household items, cellular products, value...
Born in Cape Town, Kauai has evolved into a global leader in the healthy fast-casual dining space, serving up natural, wholesome food to customers worldwide. With a presence spanning continents, Kauai’s footprint now...
How did the Curro start? what’s the story behind it? how big are they? And what are some lesser known facts about the company? Curro In this article, we’ll explore how Curro became South Africa’s largest private...
Many South Africans are probably familiar with the OK brand as a suburban furniture store chain, and food retailer. But how many remember that OK was once South Africa’s largest retailer, and the first-shop choice for...