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Saluting phenomenal women in business

While 9 August marked the official Women's Day in South Africa, we're dedicating a full month to fabulous females breaking boundaries in business.

In today's top story, I interview none other than fashion doyenne Marienne Fassler. Ahead of her collection showcase at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg later this week, the award-winning designer and businesswoman shares her thoughts on the evolution of SA's fashion industry.

And keeping the Jozi Fashion Week focus, Ruth Cooper chats to Ruff Tung designers Bridget Pickering and Ludwig Bausch who will be launching a new inclusive collection this week that aims to create quality garments for women of all sizes.

Another lady boss that caught our attention is kombucha queen Meghan Werner, founder and brewmistress of Cape Town-based craft beverage company Theonista. In my interview with her, she shares how her love for kombucha blossomed into a thriving business.

Meanwhile in other top news, Japanese fashion and beauty retail chain Miniso has launched in South Africa. The retailer has more than 2,000 stores in over 50 countries and offers over 3,000 different types of products in a range of categories. Stores are opening first in Gauteng with Durban and Cape Town launches planned for September.

Have an inspiring week!

Lauren Hartzenberg
Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com



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BizWeekly top stories
#WomensMonth: Four decades of formidable fashion with Marianne Fassler
#WomensMonth: Four decades of formidable fashion with Marianne Fassler
[Lauren Hartzenberg] With a career spanning 40 years, Marianne Fassler remains a formidable force in SA fashion... read
Stuttafords - The ghost of retail past
Stuttafords - The ghost of retail past
[Liesl Lodewyk, Issued by Praesignis]

I walked into the Stuttafords Eastgate store, determined to get my favourite perfume at 80% less at their closing down sale. What greeted me was none of the usual madness that goes with a retail sale... Read

Mr D Food expects to double downloads in six months
Mr D Food expects to double downloads in six months

Embracing online food delivery, Mr D Food's delivery service app has been downloaded more than 200,000 times in the last six months... Read

SA retailers suffer amid drop in consumer confidence
SA retailers suffer amid drop in consumer confidence

South African retailers across the board continue to experience a tough local trading environment... Read

#WomensMonth: Cape Town kombucha queen Meghan Werner
#WomensMonth: Cape Town kombucha queen Meghan Werner

Lauren Hartzenberg

Theonista brewmistress Meghan Werner chats about her love of kombucha and her business journey so far... Read

Japanese retail giant Miniso arrives in SA
Japanese retail giant Miniso arrives in SA

Japanese fashion and beauty retail chain Miniso has launched in South Africa with an official opening at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria... Read

Nike campaign celebrates visionary women
Nike campaign celebrates visionary women

Nike is using its Air VaporMax campaign to celebrate a group of visionary women who are reshaping sports and fusing it with culture... Read


WOMEN'S MONTH
Lorna Scott adds female fynbos flair to SA's gin segment
Lorna Scott adds female fynbos flair to SA's gin segment
Lorna Scott, a driving force behind South Africa's craft gin revolution, never had any experience in the liquor industry when she launched Inverroche Gin... read
Cheers to Lesley Gracie this Women's Month
Cheers to Lesley Gracie this Women's Month
This Women's Month, gin drinkers can salute Lesley Gracie, master distiller at the Hendrick's Distillery who crafted the recipe for Hendrick's Gin in 1999... read
#WomensMonth: Ruff Tung launches inclusive collection
#WomensMonth: Ruff Tung launches inclusive collection

Ruth Cooper

Local fashion label Ruff Tung will be launching their new inclusive collection at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week. The collection aims to create quality garments for women of all sizes. read
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Banking & Finance
Cash is no longer king. All hail digitisation
Cash is no longer king. All hail digitisation

Peter Alkema

Cold, hard cash has been on the decline in mature first world economies since the 1990s when electronic banking started becoming popular. read
Commercial Property
Executive mayor of Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Cllr Vusimusi William Tshabalala and Sedise Moseneke, executive director of Vukile Property Fund at Maluti Crescent Shopping Centre (formerly Setsing Crescent) in Phuthaditjhaba.
R338m redevelopment for Maluti Crescent Shopping Centre
The Maluti Crescent Shopping Centre in the Free State is undergoing a major redevelopment... read
Thavhani Mall geared to support community business
Thavhani Mall geared to support community business
The Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou is ready for its big opening on 24 August 2017, when local businesses as well as national companies will benefit... read
CSI
Mmmm Yum Kidz Tuckshop teaches children fundamentals of business
Mmmm Yum Kidz Tuckshop teaches children fundamentals of business
Blue Ribbon has launched the Mmmm Yum Kidz Tuckshop, a programme to teach learners the practical fundamentals of business... read
CRM
The CXA Awards - What it means for South African consumers
The CXA Awards - What it means for South African consumers

Chantel Botha

Chantel Botha chaired the CXA judging panel for the 2017 awards and acknowledges the companies and individuals who put themselves out there to be considered for the prestigious award... read
Design & Manufacturing
Manufacturing figures point to an end to recession
Manufacturing figures point to an end to recession

Sunita Menon

Manufacturing production increased in the second quarter of the year - indicating SA may be heading out of recession... read
E-commerce
Customer-centricity at the heart of TFG's online sales success
Customer-centricity at the heart of TFG's online sales success
TFG reports growth in its online retail sector, with the e-commerce division experiencing positive sales figures and over 40% year on year growth... read
Exhibitions & Events
SACSC Annual Congress set for Cape Town in September
SACSC Annual Congress set for Cape Town in September
The South African Council of Shopping Centres Annual Congress is being held on 13-15 September 2017 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre... read
FMCG
Premier Foods in court fight over use of name
Premier Foods in court fight over use of name

Colleen Goko

Premier Foods, in which investment group Brait has a majority stake, is taking Premier Food & Fishing (PFF) to court over the company's name... read
Is BAT going up in smoke?
Is BAT going up in smoke?
The warm glow of market sentiment usually reserved for highly profitable cigarette giant British American Tobacco has been stubbed out... read
Food & bev. services
Spontaneous dining-out app launches in Cape Town
Spontaneous dining-out app launches in Cape Town
A new app, Feastfox, offers Capetonians the ability to book spontaneously at a lineup of over 60 top eating and drinking spots... read
Franchising
Women in franchising flourish
Women in franchising flourish
The face of franchising has become much more welcoming to women in the two decades since the Cash Converters brand was launched in SA... read
Import/Export
Image credit: Avsar Enamel
Turkish houseware manufacturers on trade mission in SA
Under the ambit of the Turkish Housewares Manufacturers & Exporters Association, 25 Turkish houseware manufacturers will hold meetings with local business... read
Retrenched poultry workers top summit's agenda
Retrenched poultry workers top summit's agenda
The FairPlay Social Support Summit focused on the impact of dumped chicken imports, particularly on industry workers and rural subsistence chicken farmers... read
Packaging
Build agility into your packaging line with this compact handheld coder
Build agility into your packaging line with this compact handheld coder

Issued by Pyrotec

Available for the first time in South Africa, Pyrotec PackMark's Coding and Labelling Machinery Division brings you the ultra-portable Anser U2 Mobile handheld printer... read
Stellenbosch Cabernets get distinctive bottle from Consol
Stellenbosch Cabernets get distinctive bottle from Consol
Consol Glass and local wine producers from Stellenbosch have collaborated to create a new Claret/Bordeaux shaped glass bottle... read
Retailers
Retailers may breathe easier in fourth quarter, say analysts
Retailers may breathe easier in fourth quarter, say analysts
While there is no outright good news for retail, analysts say the last quarter of 2017 is unlikely to plunge the sector to new lows... read
Steinhoff aims for African champion
Steinhoff aims for African champion

Ann Crotty

Christo Wiese's determination to consolidate his retail holdings in one entity and the Public Investment Corporation's affection for the notion of an African retail champion are behind plans... read
New Pick n Pay app downloads top 10,000 in 24 hours
New Pick n Pay app downloads top 10,000 in 24 hours
Pick n Pay's latest version of its mobile app for Android exceeded 10,000 downloads within the first 24 hours of its release... read
Image credit: Russell Oberts via Business Live
Education fund may smooth way for Shoprite's Basson repurchase

Ann Crotty

The establishment of an R84m fund to educate previously disadvantaged individuals might help to secure sufficient shareholder support for Shoprite's plan to repurchase R1.7bn worth of shares... read
Supply Chain
Using IoT smartly, turning data into decision making
Using IoT smartly, turning data into decision making
“The technologies to dramatically improve business and supply chain performance are readily available... The remaining challenge is to do it well and use it to your advantage." read
Jobs offered
Information/Reservation Consultant - Mobile - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced information and reservation consultant. Applications close 28 August 2017. Read more >>

Sales Rep - Cape Town
Dynamic, ambitious sales rep wanted for sustainable food service packaging company in Cape Town. Great with people and relationship building, enthusiastic and well-groomed. External sales experience needed. Read more >>


New events to diarise
Advanced dressmaking short course
Vega School - 16 Aug 2017 to 1 Nov 2017, Durban | 17 Aug 2017 to 9 Nov 2017, Pretoria | 30 Sep 2017 to 24 Feb 2018, Johannesburg


Homeowners workshop - bathroom fixtures and finishes
Garden and Home magazine - 19 Aug 2017, Johannesburg


Customer relations
Provox Centre for Public Relations & Communication - 24 Aug 2017 to 25 Aug 2017, Johannesburg


Short Course in Hands-on Supply Chain Management
Enterprises University of Pretoria - 4 Sep 2017 to 8 Sep 2017, Pretoria


Introduction to dressmaking short course
Vega School - 9 Sep 2017 to 25 Nov 2017, Pretoria


Negotiation skills masterclass
Psaros Training - 20 Nov 2017 to 21 Nov 2017, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
Top Women Awards & Conference - 16 Aug 2017 to 17 Aug 2017, Johannesburg
The Top Women Awards honours the remarkable achievements of women leaders, as well as the outstanding example set by organisations that are advancing women to the forefront of the economy. Read more >>

2017 Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference and Trade Show - 16 Aug 2017 to 17 Aug 2017, Cape Town
Join the PMA at its seventh Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference and Trade Show from 16 to 17 August 2017 for insight and opportunities within the fresh produce industry. Read more >>

Quotes
Hedi Slimane
"Fashion somehow, for me, is purely and happily irrational."
Raf Simons
"The fashion world doesn't know the word 'stop,' so you have to make sure there are sublime moments every day."
Sarah Burton
"I really think that creating clothes and fashion has to be a statement about how we live and where we live and what's happening in the world."
Rei Kawakubo
"My intention is not to make clothes. My head would be too restricted if I only thought about making clothes."
Vera Wang
"Fashion offers no greater challenge than finding what works for night without looking like you are wearing a costume."

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