No 'dramatic' changes predicted for retail sector

[Zeenat Moorad] Retailing in 2025 will look a lot like it does at the moment, according to Nielsen, a global information and measurement company that provides market research, insights and data. 16 May 2012 14:39

Sactwu gives notice of protest action on 21 May

The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) on Tuesday, 15 May, gave the Apparel Manufacturers Association (AMSA) notice of its intention to embark on lunchtime protest action on 21 May 2012. 16 May 2012 14:23

Woolworths Cheese Makers Challenge opens again

Following the success of its inaugural Cheese Makers Challenge, Woolworths will run the competition again this year. 16 May 2012 14:06

R2.4m recovered by Credit Ombud, numbers up

In presenting the annual report, Credit Ombud, Manie Van Schalkwyk stated that the office had recovered R2.4 million for complainants and found in favour of consumers 53% of the time. 16 May 2012 13:40

2012 CLIO Awards - SA winners

NEW YORK, US: The awards evening for the winners of the 2012 CLIO Awards, one of the world's most recognised awards competitions honouring excellence in advertising, design and communications, was held last night. Among the winners - out of more than 11 000 submissions from around the world, were a number of South African entries. 16 May 2012 12:31

CNBC Africa celebrates five years of broadcasting

CNBC Africa, the pan-African financial and business channel, will celebrate five years of continental business broadcasting across Africa on 1 June 2012. 16 May 2012 11:42

Fore Good

Kodak announces partnership with major European retailer

Kodak, a worldwide leader in retail print solutions with 105 000 Kodak Picture Kiosks, and DM-Drogerie Markt, Germany's second largest drug store chain, have decided to continue their successful relationship. 15 May 2012 12:37

Kraft Foods South Africa

Find the pink P.S. and unwrap your story

Following hot on the heels of the Cadbury P.S. re-launch in February this year, the brand is offering consumers the chance to unwrap a story of a lifetime with the latest on pack promotion. 10 May 2012 14:04

Kraft Foods South Africa

Experience every bit a bite of joy with Cadbury Dairy Milk

Cadbury Dairy Milk is inviting consumers to fill up on joy in their "Every Bit a Bite of Joy" campaign which kicks off this month and will run for 10 weeks. More than 300 000 prizes to the value of R1 million will be given away. 9 May 2012 12:15

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Tiger Wheel & Tyre takes Hankook Tyres to the extreme

The new Hankook TV commercial focusses on the driver's feeling of "being one" with the tyre and the road. The extreme sport of base-jumping, with specially designed wing suits, is used to present the theme. 9 May 2012 11:36

00h12

Why dogs can't meow

[Jared Kushner] Jared Kushner, the dynamic leader of 00h12, explores the opinion that true creativity, in business and life, cannot be taught. 8 May 2012 10:03

Rentokil Initial

Initial's ultimage solution to years of kitchen grime

Once a client has picked up food poisoning from a hotel or other commercial food establishment, there can be little doubt that he or she - or their family and friends - will be reluctant to visit that establishment again. That's apart from the possibility of multiple food poisonings and the resultant embarrassment or even legal steps that might follow. 3 May 2012 13:07

P and P Communications

Supply chain company releases 3D virtualisation solution for retailers

JDA Software Group has announced the release of JDA 3D, an integrated category optimisation and 3D virtualisation solution. Powered by Red Dot Square, JDA 3D transforms space and floor planning solutions into a smart, interactive photo-realistic world. 26 Apr 2012 10:38

Fore Good

Braun scores José Mourinho as global ambassador

Well known and highly respected football coach, José Mourinho, has become Braun's first ever globally recognised men's dry shaving ambassador. 26 Apr 2012 10:09

IMPERIAL Logistics

IMPERIAL acquires a juicy stake in Western Cape fruit transporter

IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, has acquired a 70% stake in Le Grange Transport. This Tulbagh-based business has been operating since 1988, serving mainly the Western Cape fruit industry and operating between the Cape Town Harbour and Ceres areas. 26 Apr 2012 09:27

Fore Good

Pringles bursts with even more flavour

Pringles has announced new product improvements, offering consumers a snack "bursting with flavour" thanks to a new flavour application method which coats each chip more evenly and consistently. The popular Sour Cream & Onion and Salt & Vinegar flavours now have entirely new recipes, intensifying the taste. 23 Apr 2012 09:51

IMPERIAL Logistics

Prestigious industry award for IMPERIAL Logistics

IMPERIAL Logistics' Fast Forward skills development initiative was named the top Corporate Supply Chain Education Programme of the Year at the recent Supply Chain Education Excellence Awards, presented by SAPICS (The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa). 23 Apr 2012 09:36

Fore Good

Pringles South Africa a winner in Dubai

The Fore Good Group was recently recognised at the prestigious P&G CEEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) Awards recently held in Dubai. They received the Best Initiative: Local Amplification Award for the success of their SA model of the Pringles Golden Chip global initiative. 20 Apr 2012 11:07

Rentokil Initial

Ambius supports Green Office week

As one of the leading suppliers of interior plant rental services and a member of the Green Buildings Council of South Africa, Ambius is showing their support for Green Office week through their commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle and by appealing to companies to choose wisely when deciding on plants to make their offices greener. 16 Apr 2012 14:13

Analytix BI

Energy drinks enjoy increasing popularity among young South Africans

According to the latest Analytix Business Intelligence Report titled "South Africa Brand Report: Consumers of Energy Drinks", personal consumption of energy drinks shows an increasing trend and is especially appealing to younger South Africans. 11 Apr 2012 09:13

Kraft Foods South Africa

Cadbury Dairy Milk goes big with Faircrows

This April, Cadbury Dairy Milk is launching a new initiative - Faircrows. Following the successful launch of Fairtrade-certified Cadbury Dairy Milk plain slabs last year; Faircrows is an interactive campaign which encourages shoppers to buy with their hearts and live the Fairtrade lifestyle. 10 Apr 2012 13:58

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Know how to change your tyre this holiday

So that a flat tyre doesn't end up spoiling your holiday, make sure you know what to do when you run flat and familiarise yourself with the check list and step-by-step guide as recommended by Tiger Wheel & Tyre. 3 Apr 2012 19:06

IMPERIAL Logistics

IMPERIAL Online and Vodacom join forces in high availability data centres

Local IT solutions specialist, IMPERIAL Online, has completed one of the largest data centre relocation projects ever, and achieved a South African first, with a data centre in which partner, Vodacom, has granted access to two other telecoms vendors - namely Broadlink and Telkom. 2 Apr 2012 19:42

Analytix BI

South African sports drinks consumers are not so sporty

As the name implies, sports drinks are generally intended for active people, yet the latest Analytix Business Intelligence report entitled, "South Africa Brand Report: Consumers of Sports Drinks", reveals that a high percentage of South African sports drink consumers in fact do not participate in sport activities at all. 2 Apr 2012 10:25