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Franchising bucks the trend, farewell to Women's MonthFASA has just released the results of its franchise survey, which suggest that the franchise sector continues to be a possible silver lining in a dwindling economy. Lots of interesting facts and figures to be pored over. Switching focus to the poultry industry, South Africa has been accused by the head of the International Poultry Council of being protectionist and using anti-dumping as a method of keeping out foreign products. Find more details here. In other top reads, Broll Nigeria's Bolaji Edu details the challenges of setting up shop in Africa; and Memeburn's Hadlee Simons reports on Burger King's move into cryptocurrency - say hello to the Whoppercoin. Sadly, we've come to the end of a jam-packed Women's Month. Catching the tail-end of it, I interviewed jewellery designer Janine Binneman, who's using her thriving Cape Town business to empower women. I also chatted to the ladies behind catering company Why Cook about their focus on delivering home-style cooking with a modern twist. Happy reading! Lauren Hartzenberg
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|  | The latest franchise survey shows growth in the franchise sector despite challenging economic conditions, but optimism about continuing growth has dropped... read |
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Ordering pizza from the sofa without lifting a finger has joined the list of modern-day conveniences thanks to a hot trend in voice-commanded smart speakers... Read | Linda Ensor SA is one of the most protectionist countries when it comes to poultry and has become "masters" at using anti-dumping as a method of keeping out foreign products... Read | Although there are untapped opportunities in the sub-Saharan African real estate markets, retailers face many challenges to setting up shops in some countries... Read | TFG has enabled a modern way for shoppers to review products online by adding functionality to its 12 online stores... Read | Hadlee Simons Ever wanted to eat fast food and invest in cryptocurrency at one place? No? What's wrong with you? Anyway, Burger King has announced the formation of a new cryptocurrency... Read | For the second time in less than two years, retail group Steinhoff's share price has been pummelled by allegations relating to its tax and accounting practices... Read |
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|  | Lauren Hartzenberg Why Cook is a Gauteng-based catering company that focuses on delivering modern home-style cooking made from fresh ingredients directly to one's door... read | |  | Lauren Hartzenberg Jeweller, gemologist and entrepreneur Janine Binneman is using her thriving Cape Town business to empower women... read | |  | Jessica Tennant As the channel director of Prestige at Pernod Ricard South Africa, Vika Shipalana works in the luxury brand space and her expertise lies in marketing to this select class of individuals... read | |
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 | Visa and MasterCard's distinct evolutionary strategies in digital payments will underpin the success of a market expected to increase from $3.8 trillion to $5 trillion... read | | |
 | Canal Walk Shopping Centre is refreshing its retail mix with new flagship stores including a two-level H&M ... read | | |
 | The Coca-Cola Company and its foundations recently announced a combined donation of more than $10m to support immediate humanitarian relief efforts and future rebuilding and development assistance in the 10 countries in the African Sahel experiencing a devastating famine... read | | |
 | Leigh Andrews Wayne Hull, MD of Accenture Digital, spoke at Pamro 2017 on the topic of consumer expectations transcending traditional industry boundaries... read | |  | Juanita Pienaar Leana Less, vice president of global connections and media at Coca-Cola, explores the benefits of agile marketing if done correctly at this year's Pamro conference... read | | |
 | Nick Stein and Richard Frankel, who brought the Australian eco brand, Boody, to South Africa in October 2015, have introduced a Boody babywear range... read | |  | Chris Brewer Sometimes, when I'm wandering around I'm absolutely amazed at how many traders get it wrong. With a little thought they could do so much better. It's just mostly simple and obvious things... read | | |
 | Support for the sugar tax has grown in recent months, with a recent survey showing three out of four adult South Africans believe that the government is doing the right thing... read | |  | Marc Hasenfuss Remgro-controlled liquor conglomerate Distell, which airms to double revenue and profits by 2021, is selling long-held wine farms and wine brands... read | |  | Karl Gernetzky Tobacco firm British American Tobacco (BAT) said on Thursday it had overhauled its organisational and management structures... read | |  | The new mandarin, Tango, for which plant breeders' rights were granted in South Africa last year, has made its first appearance on supermarket shelves... read | |  | Issued by Royal Canin South Africa Kibbles, the way to a dog or cat's heart... and stomach. They come in all shapes and sizes, some round, some square and some rather interesting. So, what is up with the shape of kibbles?... read | |  | Truman & Orange has announced the launch of six Godet House cognacs in South Africa. This family-owned Cognac house dates back to 1550... read | | |
 | ANN ARBOR, US: Domino's and Ford are joining forces to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery... read | | |
 | Fournews, a South African franchise group, has acquired a 50% share in Hello Tomato, a brand specialising in pizza and pasta... read | |  | Estate Delivery, the first of the franchises to be launched by Estate Food Services South Africa (EFS) has sold more than 15 franchises in less than three months... read | | |
 | French cosmetics giant L'Oreal confirmed it had dropped a British transgender model over comments the company deemed "at odds with our values,"... read | | |
 | Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library Many experts have come out and said that the British Exit will lead to poor consequences for the UK, the EU, and Sweden, but just what will be affected and how?... read | |  | Authorities have banned imports of several popular consumer products in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo for six months to fight smuggling... read | | |
 | All Gold Tomato Sauce will be releasing two 700 ml limited edition collectable bottles in mid-September... read | | |
 | Issued by Insight Survey Insight Survey's latest SA Fast Food Industry Landscape Report 2017 examines the local and global fast food industry from a uniquely holistic perspective, with detailed insights into the entire value chain... read | |  | Issued by BMi Research Recent findings released by BMi Research have revealed that flavoured alcoholic beverages saw a decline in 2015. This was followed by a further contraction in volumes in 2016... read | | |
 | Issued by Ackermans A genuine understanding of the priorities and challenges faced by mothers within the target market is critical, or else retailers run the risk of alienating this powerful group... read | | |
 | Giulietta Talevi Cashbuild, the bakkie builders' go-to store, will not retreat from its expansion plans despite warning that trading will remain extremely tough... read | |  | Colleen Goko TFG CEO Doug Murray says the company's diversification strategy has served it well in the past three years... read | | |
 | Issued by Pyrotec Do-It Slot Hang Tabs are distinguished by the delta- and euro-hole styles and have been designed to hang onto both single and double-wire peg hooks... read | | |
 | As retailers engage in omnichannel distribution, the amount of incoming data offers them an opportunity to understand consumer behaviour... read | |  | Acer, a global brand in consumer technology hardware, software and services in IoT, has announced that it is introducing its first online store in South Africa, Shop Acer. read | |
| | Blackline Interiors is looking for a qualified, experienced retail, hospitality and commercial interior designer or interior architect to join our growing studio. Read more >> |
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| Miuccia Prada "I want to make clothes that are beautiful of course, but also clothes that are interesting and considered and intelligent and not out of place." Kenzo Tange "Designs of purely arbitrary nature cannot be expected to last long." Issey Miyake "Technology allows us to do many things, but it is always important to combine it with traditional handcrafts and, in fact, use technology to replicate dying arts so that they are not lost." Franco Moschino "Good taste doesn't exist. It is our taste. We have to be proud of it." Vivienne Westwood "Fashion is life-enhancing, and I think it's a lovely, generous thing to do for other people." |
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