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Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo
Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo
A millimetre-accurate map now allows OR Tambo International Airport visitors to navigate around retailers in the domestic and international terminals... read

Entrepreneur Month
#EntrepreneurMonth: A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius
A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius

Cari Coetzee

Shaheen Rajabally launched Natura Sugars - the only range of truly unrefined sugars in South Africa and exclusively sourced from Mauritius. We asked Rajabally to tell us the sweet story of Natura Sugars... read
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Banking & Finance
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Buy a card machine and accept payments on the go!
Buy a card machine and accept payments on the go!

Issued by Sureswipe

Small business owners that move around to sell their goods and services have been able to increase revenue thanks to Sureswipe's Move payment solution... read
Commercial Property
Resilient calls for exclusivity clauses ban
Resilient calls for exclusivity clauses ban

Alistair Anderson

One of the largest owners of South African shopping centres, Resilient Reit, told a Competition Commission inquiry on Tuesday, 31 October, that exclusivity clauses served no purpose for landlords or the general economy and should be outlawed in SA... read
Wernhil Park Shopping Centre
Windhoek CBD retail market shows strong growth potential
According to Broll, the Wernhil Park Shopping Centre located in the Windhoek CBD in Namibia is expected to record a footfall of approximately 1.4-million people per month upon completion of its phase four extension... read
CSI
Building hope through broken appliances
Building hope through broken appliances
The Clothing Bank's latest project, The Appliance Bank, equips unemployed men with the skills to build sustainable businesses around the repairing of broken appliances... read
CRM
Edcon adds Engen as Thank U rewards partner
Edcon adds Engen as Thank U rewards partner
A new partnership between Engen and Edcon will see motorists earning Thank U loyalty points when filling up... read
Could the humble phone call be the future of digital CX?
Could the humble phone call be the future of digital CX?

Rob Lith

We live in a text-first society. If one of your customers has a problem, your website is generally the first place they'll go. A customer resorting to a voice call should be a warning that their patience is really running thin... read
Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales
Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Michael J. Armstrong and Narongsak (Tek) Thongpapa

Annual online retail or "e-tail" sales now exceed $19 billion in Canada, AUS$21 billion in Australia, US$410 billion in the United States and US$1 trillion in China... read
E-commerce
AutoTrader, OLX Group merge
AutoTrader, OLX Group merge
The new merger agreement between AutoTrader and OLX Group will reportedly bring substantial benefits to the South African vehicle market... read
Tips for shopping online safely this festive season
Tips for shopping online safely this festive season
Online retail is a huge business today, with an increasing number of consumers across the world turning to the internet to buy products and services... read
Exhibitions & Events
Decorex SA reveals #rhythmoflife theme for 2018 events
Decorex SA reveals #rhythmoflife theme for 2018 events
Now in its 25th year, South African décor, design and lifestyle exhibition Decorex SA has announced 'Rhythm of Life' as its 2018 theme. read
Fashion & Homeware
Fabiani launches womenswear flagship store

Suiting and tailoring brand Fabiani extended their range to womenswear with their first Fabiani Women flagship store in Canal Walk, Cape Town on 2 November 2017.

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Heineken invests in African creativity
Heineken invests in African creativity
Heineken has unveiled its first Africa inspired fashion collection co-created with talented African designers at Lagos Fashion and Design week as part of its 'Open Design Explorations'... read
Weylandts announces rewards programme
Weylandts announces rewards programme
Home outfitter Weylandts has announced the launch of a nationwide loyalty programme, offering 3% of spend in loyalty rand value from every purchase... read
Burberry creative chief to step down in 2018
Burberry creative chief to step down in 2018
Christopher Bailey, who pioneered the transformation of British fashion brand Burberry in recent years, is stepping down in 2018... read
Conceptual, custom-made decor online with Something Desired
Conceptual, custom-made decor online with Something Desired
Building on the success of its décor and design business that operates in the events industry, the team behind Something Different has launched an online store called Something Desired... read
Paris style elite welcomes David Tlale

Renowned South African fashion designer David Tlale, in partnership with Courvoisier, successfully introduced his signature brand to the Parisian style elite on Thursday night 26 October 2017, at the official residence of the South African Embassy in Paris.

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EC food prices rise: Farmers at breaking point
Eastern Cape farmers are facing extreme circumstances. Cash flows are exhausted, dams are empty and livestock losses can lead to further increase in meat prices... read
#FreshOnTheShelf: The Fry Family Food Co. launches clean label range
#FreshOnTheShelf: The Fry Family Food Co. launches clean label range
The Fry Family Food Co., a popular South African brand of plant-based meat alternatives, has launched Crafted, a new clean label range made from 100% natural ingredients... read
Africa's consumption revolution
Africa's consumption revolution
Consumer goods are powering the next generation of Africa-GCC business links, finds a new EIU study... read
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Avian flu hits egg supply

Shaun Gillham

An increasing shortage of eggs in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces is expected to expand into other parts of the country, pushing up prices of what is considered to be one of the cheapest forms of protein.... read
The fish to land may be I&J
The fish to land may be I&J

Marc Hasenfuss

Consumer brands conglomerate AVI, which owns best-selling household brands such as Five Roses tea and Bakers biscuits, appears to be weighing offers for its I&J fishing business... read
Things go smaller with Coca-Cola
Things go smaller with Coca-Cola
The "buddy" Coke size has been reduced to 440ml and there will be no more 500ml bottles on the shelves after next month, as Coca-Cola attempts to cut its customers' sugar consumption... read
Food & bev. services
Fewer diners give Famous Brands food for thought
Fewer diners give Famous Brands food for thought

Giulietta Talevi

Not even Tashas regulars have been immune to SA's economic crunch. Releasing interim results on Monday, Famous Brands's research showed that customers visited casual dining... read
New look for Zebro's
New look for Zebro's
South African chicken franchise Zebro's has refreshed its corporate identity with a new logo and store look... read
Green Sustainability
Coca-Cola Beverages takes top prize at Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages takes top prize at Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa took top honours at the fourth Massmart Supplier Environmental Awards... read
Health & Beauty
Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer
Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer

Lauren Hartzenberg

Working as a buyer for ethical handmade cosmetics company Lush, your travels could take you sourcing neroli oil in Tunisia, blue chamomile oil in Hungary and shea butter in Ghana... read
Import/Export
Tool helps developing nations map out export targets
Tool helps developing nations map out export targets

Tom Nevin

A new online trade-boosting tool that makes it easier for businesses in developing countries to identify and target market opportunities has been unveiled by the International Trade Centre... read
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Better trade terms will improve access to Asia for citrus exporters

Justin Chadwick

The absence of required trade agreements - compounded by restrictive import tariffs - makes seamless exports to countries like China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam much more difficult... read
Packaging
Software that supports innovation, productivity and profitability on your packaging line
Software that supports innovation, productivity and profitability on your packaging line

Issued by Pyrotec

Digital technology and data has a valuable role to play in modern production and packaging lines, where speed, efficiency and uptime are the cornerstones of success... read
Packaging for a new generation
Packaging for a new generation

Issued by Mpact Plastics

At Mpact Plastics Pinetown, in-mould labelled (IML) containers are a speciality. These versatile jars are being used in a number of industries and have become the container of choice within the personal care industry... read
Regulatory
Clampdown on illegal liquor trade in Northern Cape
Clampdown on illegal liquor trade in Northern Cape
Ten illegal liquor outlets that were found to be operating without licences were shut down during a blitz inspection operation that took place in Kuruman and surrounding areas... read
Retail Marketing
Feels Like Summer campaign sees Country Road caravanning around SA
Feels Like Summer campaign sees Country Road caravanning around SA
Country Road is celebrating the arrival of summer with a road trip to Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town in a colourful branded caravan... read
Brands do not market effectively to women in Africa
Brands do not market effectively to women in Africa
Over 75% of marketers say their advertising doesn't resonate with African women... read
MySidekick shopping app launches across SA
MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

Tom Jackson

South African startup MySidekick has launched its free Android-based shopping app across the country, offering users special deals from retailers such as Clicks, Dis-Chem and Volpes... read
Retailers
Doug Murray
Local TFG brand taken to Australia
TFG plans to introduce one of its own brands into the Australian market after acquiring menswear company Retail Apparel Group earlier in 2017... read
Sales
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Direct selling is now appealing to more South African men
Traditionally more women than men were attracted to direct selling to supplement or earn an income, but more South African men are now exploring direct selling opportunities... read
Supply Chain
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Nestlé to complete transition to cage-free egg supply chain in Africa by 2025
Nestlé has announced that it will complete it's transition to a cage-free egg supply chain in Africa, Latin America, Oceania and the Middle East by 2025, an important benchmark in the global move towards... read
Technology
Market-disrupting Dyson Supersonic hair dryer now in SA
Market-disrupting Dyson Supersonic hair dryer now in SA
Home appliance company, Dyson, has made waves in the hair care market with the launch of its Supersonic hair dryer, which has just arrived in South Africa. read
Netshield introduces online store
Netshield introduces online store
Technology hardware, software, and services supplier, Netshield, is expanding its customer and reseller support with the introduction of an online store in South Africa... read
Business
Business card replacement app Veza launches in SA
Business card replacement app Veza launches in SA

Gabriella Mulligan

Networking and business card replacement app Veza has launched in South Africa, aiming to make it easier to follow up with new contacts from business events... read
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Cell C hints at possible mergers and acquisitions
Cell C says consolidation among SA's telecommunications operators is "a real possibility", hinting that the mobile network operator may play a part in possible mergers or acquisitions... read
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Why stores must act faster in the new #retail era, according to Foot Locker's CEO: https://t.co/TyGat9oIBt... https://t.co/QRQBwZ1zxp
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Amazon discounts other sellers' products as retail competition stiffens https://t.co/FGEFAwDqYL https://t.co/JLP8BAHeWd
RetailProphet
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RT @chuckmartin: AR added as Amazon shopping feature #IoT https://t.co/CxkZtyewY4
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Jobs offered
Product/Demand Planning Manager - Johannesburg
KIA Motors South Africa is recruiting for a product and demand planning manager who will ensure accurate market positioning of KIA vehicles together with adequate inventory availability. Read more >>

New events to diarise
Accounts Receivable/Credit Policies Management
NES Consulting - 8 Nov 2017 to 10 Nov 2017, Johannesburg


Investing in emerging markets summit
Global Invest Group - 15 Nov 2017 to 16 Nov 2017, Johannesburg


Financial management for non-financial managers
Enterprises University of Pretoria - 20 Nov 2017 to 24 Nov 2017, Pretoria


Short course in labour relations
Enterprises University of Pretoria - 20 Nov 2017 to 24 Nov 2017, Pretoria


Neuromarketing seminar 2017
KR - 22 Nov 2017, Cape Town


Blackline Retail Interiors office opening
Blackline Retail Interiors - 23 Nov 2017, Johannesburg


Key Steps to Professional Business Writing Skills
Key Steps Corporate Training - 28 Nov 2017 to 29 Nov 2017, Johannesburg


Customer journey design course - CXPA accredited
Brandlove - 12 Feb 2018 to 13 Feb 2018, Johannesburg


2018 customer experience trends innovation workshop
Brandlove - 14 Feb 2018, Johannesburg


Design Thinking and Empathy Generation
DesignThinkers Academy - 22 Feb 2018, Cape Town


Upcoming events
Your 2018 customer experience strategy and roadmap
Brandlove - 9 Nov 2017, Johannesburg


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