Sparkling can design for Coca-Cola light

The new range of cans and bottles of Coca-Cola light features fashion forward designs from Marc Jacobs, following the international designs of Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld who lent their creativity to the iconic bottle in 2011 and 2012 respectively. 14 Jun 2013 12:15

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Get a grip - five winter driving tips to stay safe on the road

[Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre] Typically only a few South Africans have to concern themselves with driving in snowy or icy conditions. Last year's widespread snow though meant that large numbers of motorists, countrywide, suddenly found themselves learning how to drive all over again. 14 Jun 2013 10:58

Van Schaik Booksellers acquires Juta Bookshops

Van Schaik Booksellers will acquire the assets in Juta's retail operation as a growing concern, subject to Competitions Commission approval. 11 Jun 2013 15:35

Fast food industry achieves high customer satisfaction score

According to the latest results released yesterday, 10 June 2013, by the South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi), South Africa's fast food industry ranked second in the world, with SA consumers giving fast food outlets a customer satisfaction score of 79 out of 100. 11 Jun 2013 09:13

Virgin gets active on MTN, Vodacom

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Virgin Mobile launched around seven years ago, but it hasn't grown as hoped, and the company's CEO puts the blame for that on MTN and Vodacom, reports BD Live. 10 Jun 2013 07:17

Mozambique introduces Competition Law

[Emile Myburgh and Tamara Dini] Mozambique has promulgated Competition Law, 10 of 2013 (the Act), which will enter into force on 10 July, 2013. The Act applies to all economic activities in or having an effect in Mozambique, subject to certain exceptions. 5 Jun 2013 17:09

Access peer-to-peer reviews with new app

The Buchanan Group has recently developed an app that allows consumers to scan in 'new products' on shelf and then immediately access peer-to-peer reviews from the Home Tester Club. It is currently available for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry Z10 smartphones. 4 Jun 2013 07:08

Renault SA

Renault "Free in 3"

[Issued by Renault SA] Renault South Africa has broken the mould of traditional vehicle financing with the launch of it's innovative Free in 3 finance option - a first to market, revolutionary finance offer that is sure to turn heads. 3 Jun 2013 09:36

Brand genocide

[Owen Dean] A global war has broken out against smoking and tobacco products, instigated by the World Health Organisation. The war has now entered a new phase with Australia at the forefront. The South African government has indicated that it will soon take up arms and join them. 3 Jun 2013 07:50

TVC encourages uptake of Savanna can

To support its new launch of Savanna in a can, the company has launched a series of TVCs, starring Savanna's afro-haired hero Atandwa Kani as he tells South Africa about the 'can-venience' of the new Savanna can. (video) 31 May 2013 08:11

Clarifying the SABS mark

Unpacking the meaning of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) mark and the terms accreditation and certification is critical if consumers are to understand what these terms imply and how they affect quality. 31 May 2013 07:29

Steers heads for UK

[Zeenat Moorad] Steers' iconic flame-grilled burgers will make their way to the UK‚ when parent company Famous Brands (Fbr) opens its maiden outlet in Clapham‚ London in July. 30 May 2013 16:32

Aperio

Africa is the next BRIC market

[Issued by Aperio] As FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) companies seek the next growth phase for their brands outside of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) markets, Africa has become the next springboard. 30 May 2013 11:31