The grand opening of the INGCO Concept Store at Northern Bolt & Tool on 27–28 March was a resounding success. This dedicated retail space showcased INGCO’s value-for-money tools and attracted a massive turnout, proving the effectiveness of the Concept Store model in South Africa. Massive Turnout and Rapid Sell-Through The event saw customers queuing as early as […]
Unlock higher margins and fewer returns with our Retailer’s Guide to Hand Tools. Discover best‑selling SKUs, quality markers, merchandising tips, and training ideas to sharpen your range and win DIY shoppers.
Celebrating 40 years of Build it: from one bold vision to 397 stores across five countries, empowering entrepreneurs and families. Meet Herman Steyn and Artwell Chirahwi—loyal retail members whose grit and lessons define our legacy—then discover the milestones, setbacks, and wins that shaped their journeys.
GARDENA South Africa names Daylin‑Boyd Gibbons as general manager from 1 September 2025, succeeding Rob Chapman. With deep experience in retail ops, supply chain and digital, including Apple Africa and Lifestyle Home & Garden, Gibbons sets a bold course—discover his plan and what it means for the trade.
Steel and Pipes Centurion launched South Africa’s first INGCO Concept Store, turning a dead T‑off into a high‑impact destination with crowds queueing from 5am despite the Springboks vs All Blacks clash. Discover the signage, store design and launch tactics behind the turnout—and how to replicate the pull in your store.
Muranda Mambo has opened a new Limpopo/Lowveld branch in Polokwane, boosting regional service and faster access for retail clients and dealers across Limpopo, the Lowveld and Swaziland. Led by Kyle Reese Fischer, the expansion strengthens partnerships and support—discover what’s new, who to contact, and how this branch can power your next project.
INGCO’s bold Shop‑in‑Shop is reshaping hardware retail—driving footfall, basket size and brand loyalty with standout value and performance. Be first to secure your space and see how this turnkey concept can power your in‑store takeover and margins.
BUCO opens a new standalone store in Barberton at Bland and General Street, bringing expert service plus timber treatment, custom trusses, delivery and pensioner discounts. Join the opening day for a family-friendly welcome and see where great projects begin—click to explore services, meet the team and plan your next build.
Celebrate Women’s Month with stories of industry leaders reshaping hardware retail and supply chains. From Adele Baard’s rise from tills to brand builder to Suzette Geldenhuys’s multi‑store success, meet the women breaking barriers and leading growth—click through for inspiration and practical leadership lessons.
Leroy Merlin has opened its largest SA store in Centurion—15 000m² of affordable DIY, quality brands and practical solutions for homeowners and pros. See how record-fast setup, opening-day buzz, and community focus are redefining home improvement in Pretoria.
