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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from last week Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45

It's party time at Bizcommunity! #happybiz10

On 20 August 2001, Andre Rademan and Ken van Ginkel sent out the very first Bizcommunity.com newsletter. Now, almost 10 years to the day, we're mixing up potions and even baking in preparation for our 'high calorie', 'light-fuse-and-stand-back' 10th birthday celebrations! [twitterfall] 22 Aug 2011 10:10

Planned shopfitting reduces stress

[Lennard van Rensburg] Retail owners do not have a choice whether they want to renovate or not. Existing shops have an average life span of approximately 4-5 years before they have to renovate, either by the rules of centre management, or to maintain public interest. However this or opening a new retail outlet, can be quite a daunting task, particularly in tough economic times, as many store owners will attest. 18 Aug 2011 10:35

First call for student design competition

PG Bison has released the brief for the 2011 PG Bison 1.618 Student Competition, adding an open category competition and partnership with the Joburg Art Fair. 6 Dec 2010 09:20

Morningside Shopping Centre wins property award

At the SAPOA convention held in Sun City in mid-May 2010, the award for 'Retail' development category at its Innovative Excellence in Property Development went to Morningside Shopping Centre. It met the judges' criteria of a holistic approach in that the centre is economically viable, satisfies the needs of both the investor and user, is aesthetically appealing and enhances the locality in which it is situated. 26 May 2010 12:39

News Café refurbished for Sandton rush

The re-launch celebration of the News Cafe Sandton store took place late last week as a Night at the Oscars, hosted for South African celebrities. The 10-week refurbishment sees 100 outdoor and 150 indoor seats and a separate smoking lounge of an additional 25 seats. 3 May 2010 11:05

1.sixoneeight judges announced

PG Bison has now announced its judging panel for the 2010 annual student design competition and the endorsement by the South African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID), reportedly the first competition of its kind to achieve this significant design industry seal of approval. 23 Apr 2010 07:42

Morningside Shopping Centre warms up its interior

"The management team at Morningside Shopping Centre has identified areas of improvement in and around the centre and is in the process of creating an environment that will be beneficial to our shoppers," says Annie Philippeos, centre manager, commenting on the current changes in the centre. These include easier access to and from the centre as well as the weatherproofing of the interior with the onset of winter. 19 Mar 2010 12:57

Octanorm celebrates 40 years in exhibitions

The Octanorm System, one of the recognized leaders in exhibition, shop fitting and point of sale industries, celebrates 40 years in the production of re-usable lightweight stand construction systems. 20 Nov 2009 10:28

Edgars Melrose Arch launch marks 80th anniversary

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Edgars celebrated its 80th anniversary in style with the premiere yesterday, Tuesday, 28 October 2009, at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, of a new concept store that will sell skin care products, fragrances, clothes, shoes and other accessories. 28 Oct 2009 09:25

Morningside Shopping Centre “an elegant and modern location”

The recently reopened Morningside Shopping Centre, Sandton, has a strong architectural focus on contemporary clean lines, keynote style and minimalistic elegance. 21 Aug 2009 08:44

AGI restructures to combat poor trading conditions

Manufacturer of value-add glass and aluminium products, AG Industries issued a cautionary on Monday, 8 June 2009, saying it is in the process of a major restructuring which includes reducing the group's cost base to place the group on a firm foundation. 9 Jun 2009 11:46

Morningside Shopping Centre gets R300m revamp

The R300m redevelopment of the Morningside Shopping Centre by property specialists Flanagan & Gerard and Grapnel Property Investments is under way, with the official opening set for next month. 13 May 2009 13:22

Trendy new mall to open in Polokwane

The R100m Thornhill Shopping Centre in Polokwane, Limpopo, will be opened next Thursday. 18 Mar 2009 10:43