Service stations are hoping for an increase in the retail margin next month, the Fuel Retailers Association said. 8 Sep 2008

The Mr Price group yesterday announced changes to its board of directors, to take immediate effect. 5 Sep 2008

Food and furniture retailer Shoprite has vowed to push ahead with its expansion into Africa. 3 Sep 2008

South African supermarket group Shoprite Holdings on Tuesday reported a 54.1% increase in diluted headline earnings per share to 298.6 cents for the year ended June 2008 from 193.8 cents a year ago. 2 Sep 2008

Retail giant Edcon said last week it would continue to grow sales in the coming months despite a tough trading environment characterised by rising food prices and high inflation. 1 Sep 2008

Fashion retailer Edcon Holdings suffered a first-quarter loss of R643 million to June, compared with a R1,13 billion profit for the corresponding period a year ago. 29 Aug 2008

Mauritius received its first taste of dedicated Puma gear this month with the launch of the marque's first brand store on the island this month. Consumers and travellers to Mauritius will now have access to a wide range of Puma's sports lifestyle products available in one store.
28 Aug 2008