How do malls create inspiring shopping environments for consumers who crave more experience, but are more difficult to entertain than ever before? 

The latest developments in the competitive and changing retail landscape will be charted at the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) 17^th Annual Congress, the continent’s premier retail event.

With core economic fundamentals holding steady in SA, and global economies showing the first signs of recovery, key retail indicators are set to show modest, but positive, gains in 2013. 

South Africans can expect to see more shopping centres built in 2013 as retailers roll out new stores to unlock markets, despite a sluggish economy.

Middelburg Mall, Sandton City, Kagiso Mall, Tribeca Standard Restaurant at Lynnwood Bridge and Hackett London at Sandton City all won top honours at the annual South African shopping centre industry awards

Whether resident in Sandton, Senekal or Shoshanguve, the social use of mobile phones is changing the way SA shoppers buy many goods. 

Following Competition Tribunal approval of the take over this week, the empowerment deal will see CBS delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the formation of a new board