At Retail Summit 2026, Nedbank economist Nicky Weimar unpacks the macro forces reshaping South Africa’s retail: slowing consumer spend, sticky inflation and high rates, fuel volatility, and a steadier rand with easing food prices. See the key risks and opportunities ahead—and how retailers can respond.
Skebet Hardware has opened a dedicated INGCO concept store at Platinum Square Mall, Rustenburg—launched with 200+ shoppers, exclusive opening specials, and live tool demos. Explore how the new store, plus the in‑store debut of Ricota premium tools from Skillcraft Agencies, levels up DIY and pro trade shopping.
Power Fest 2026 united Power Build members and leading suppliers at Emerald Resort & Casino for hands‑on demos, standout showcases, and a high‑energy awards night—proving we are different by design. Discover the latest tools, retail wins, and how the TradeBuild acquisition fuels growth and innovation.
Promac Paints’ 2026 Golf Day teed off at Silver Lakes, uniting suppliers, retailers, exhibitors and staff for a full‑capacity day of premium hospitality and purposeful networking. From Glenlivet tastings and a R100,000 hole‑in‑one to live music, four‑ball camaraderie and bold Rubber Duck branding, see who won—and why it mattered.
Essential Hardware Group’s Supplier Awards at Nasrec celebrated top performers and long-standing partners, unveiled live digital rebate monitoring and AI-driven marketing tools, and marked founder Leon Jackson’s 80th. Explore award highlights and Essential Trade Day with 100+ exhibitors and big takeaways.
Now open in Ottery, Cape Town, the Triumph Skills Development Centre—powered by Matweld—offers hands-on welding and fabrication training to tackle youth unemployment and upskill artisans. Explore inclusive courses from SMAW, GMAW and GTAW to pipe welding and safety, and get the launch highlights.
To mark Youth Month, Kwikot opened its Benoni HQ for a Future Skills Experience—giving learners, educators and industry a rare, hands-on look at geyser manufacturing, HVAC tech and hospitality equipment. Discover the skills in demand, from plumbing and welding to electrical and HVAC, plus how internships open doors.
TBCo’s “Gearing for Growth” conference in Cape Town set a bold agenda: a six‑lever strategy to sharpen operations, speed up service, lift margins, and build community impact—powered by resilient supplier partnerships and celebrated through the Supplier Awards. Dive into the highlights, winners, and what’s next.
See how EST’s regional trade shows in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town elevate retailer–supplier engagement with on-the-ground activations, integrated AGMs and QR-scan visits that unlock big prizes—including a headline forklift. Discover fresh trading opportunities and why attendance matters.
The Build it National Awards 2025 lit up Maslow Time Square with a Bee Better celebration of teamwork and excellence, from pool‑deck sundowners to a Diamond Room gala with ARK and Veranda Panda. Discover standout winners, including Build it Batavia and Duram Smart Paint, plus insights from MD Hawie du Preez.
