Boitekong Mall opened in Rustenburg, taking advantage of the long weekend to attract consumers to the R180-million mall, with the main anchor tenant of Shoprite.
15 May 2012 11:46
Thousands of travel professionals from across the globe gathered in Durban, South Africa, this month for Indaba 2012, Africa's largest travel trade show that aims to demonstrate there is more to destination marketing on the continent than luxury safaris and adventure tourism.
15 May 2012 11:20
[Odette van der Haar] The requirements of the new
'food labelling' legislation, which became effective on 1 March 2012, presents an enormous opportunity for the advertising profession.
15 May 2012 09:12[Marc Hasenfuss] Stellenbosch-based investment group PSG has accelerated its push further into Africa - paradoxically by disposing of a large part of its investment in Botswana-based fast-moving consumer goods distributor CA Enterprises.
14 May 2012 14:19 
[Zeenat Moorad] KFC's expansion into Africa is aimed at tapping into a rising middle class market with strong economic growth potential, the fast food player said recently.
14 May 2012 13:56[Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] Growth in SA's retail trade sales at constant (2008) prices for March 2012 is expected to increase by 6.8% year-on-year (y/y), from a y/y growth of 7.2% in February, according to a survey of leading economists by I-Net Bridge.
14 May 2012 13:47 The Nedbank BGreen ETF has made its mark as an important investment instrument, with market capitalization rising by more than 10% to around R111 million since its launch in December 2011. It was launched as a means for retail and institutional investors to invest, based on their green convictions and access to an investment that mirrors high levels of sustainability and responsibility.
14 May 2012 13:24The 2012 entries for the SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association) Awards for Innovative Excellence in Property Development have increased to 29 from 27 in 2011, across 10 different categories, with nearly one third for refurbishment projects.
14 May 2012 13:21Two new Silver partners, Exinda and Smart Axess have signed on for 2012 Retail Technology Forum, to be held at the Arabella Hotel and Spa, Western Cape from 29-30 October 2012.
14 May 2012 08:54
Laborie has updated its packaging to reflect a bold and distinguished exterior, with subtle cues, reflecting the French heritage of the brand. The complete ranges of red wines are now available in screw caps following its white wine changeover. The first three wines available with the new look are the Merlot 2010, the Sauvignon Blanc 2011 and the Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2010.
14 May 2012 08:49
Counting coins by hand is time consuming, the margin for error is big, health issues arise from the general dirt associated with coins and transport is difficult and expansive due to their weight. For the smaller retailer however, working with coins is necessary, notwithstanding the time wasted counting and sorting coins and their potential theft. The only solution for these businesses is to purchase a coin counter.
14 May 2012 08:44
The Master Builders Association of the Western Cape (MBAWC) supports the majority of the statements made by Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale, in his address recently to the National Assembly regarding the Human Settlements Budget Vote. However, Rob Johnson, executive director of the MBAWC, says, "Minister Sexwale's address contained a number of elements which have our full support however there are a few which we oppose."
14 May 2012 06:55The growth of shopper marketing is expected to outpace other segments in the marketing mix over the next several years.
11 May 2012 16:14Retailers who were initially accused of not passing on lower red meat prices to consumers have "belatedly" started doing so, industry insiders say.
11 May 2012 16:08
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