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Retail
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail – the foundation of SPAR’s turnaround
Reeza Isaacs is the newly appointed CEO of SPAR. As hot seats go, this one is warmer than a freshly-baked bread at your local store. With plenty of experience in difficult retail settings, Isaacs is excited for the challenge. He believes strongly in the independent retail model that forms the underpin of the SPAR wholesale business. Through a focused strategy on Ireland and South Africa, SPAR is committed to getting the basics right and demonstrating the benefits of independent retail.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #94: Shoprite’s secret sauce: value retail culture meets omnichannel
Get ready for a masterclass in retail from Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South Africa's largest employer. If you're ready to learn about the secrets to Shoprite's success, you're in the right place. With the South African retail sector having to navigate tremendous challenges, Shoprite keeps coming out on top. But how do they do it?
Capitec
The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec: Ep 6 (Noodles without borders – bringing miso to Mzansi)
Lu-ise Hattingh and Ruan Botha are a great example of the power and value of travel. After spending time in Japan, they fell in love with the culture and food. As all great entrepreneurs do, they also took the opportunity to learn about the Japanese approach to consumer brands. That curiosity eventually sparked a business idea they brought back home. Today, Lu-ise and Ruan are rolling out Market Kokoro franchise stores in South Africa.
DealMakers
South Africa’s retail revolution
Retailers are divesting non-core assets to fund complementary bets: fintech stacks, AI-driven personalisation, and last-mile tech.
Sponsored
UNLOCK THE STOCK: Homechoice International
In the 49th edition of Unlock the Stock, Homechoice International joined the platform for the first time to talk about the recent performance and strategic focus areas for the group. The Finance Ghost co-hosted this event with Mark Tobin of Coffee Microcaps and the team from Keyter Rech Investor Solutions.
Dominique Olivier
Click or brick: where does the future of shopping lie?
Online shopping was supposed to take over the world - so why are more people demanding access to physical stores? The numbers tell an interesting story about the need for omnichannel strategies.
Unlock the Stock
UNLOCK THE STOCK: KAL Group
In the 47th edition of Unlock the Stock, KAL Group joined the platform for the first time to talk about the recent performance and strategic focus areas for the group.
Sponsored
Unlock the Stock: CA Sales Holdings
In this edition of Unlock the Stock, CA Sales Holdings spoke to the strategy that has delivered much success for the group. There was a vibrant Q&A session at the end as usual.
