Cape Union Mart stores in both Canal Walk and Tygervalley shopping centres in the Western Cape have been a hive of activity with the launch of their exciting new window concepts, in time for Christmas 2007. 13 Dec 2007
With thousands of companies selling products online to both businesses and consumers, it takes more than nice site design and a shopping cart to be competitive and make money. We know that effective search and navigation leads to more people finding what they're looking for and, therefore, higher conversion rates. 12 Dec 2007
USA - By 2014 the global jeanswear market is forecast to rise by US$4.6 billion according to recent research undertaken by industry website just-style.com. The current global jeans market is currently valued at US$51.6bn (rising to US$56.2bn), taking into account the historic price deflation, the cumulative growth at 1.25% per year is pretty good. 27 Nov 2007
In the past, the concept of ‘local is lekker', particularly when it came to store design, tended to lose out to overseas influences. But that now seems to be changing. 16 Nov 2007
South Africans spontaneously name vegetable and fruit as the key foods promoting health and wellbeing and yet there is a clear gap between our knowing and our doing. 2 Nov 2007
Displaysense, UK supplier of retail display products, has announced it's development of a new mannequin with a larger rear end to meet changing demands in the clothing industry and to help promote the image that big is beautiful. 19 Oct 2007
The new Fabiani concept store in Maponya Mall, Soweto gives Sowetans the opportunity to buy top-of-the-line clothing in the height of fashion, and in a setting that is unique, to say the least. 11 Oct 2007
Yooz.us, a community for artists which allows them to upload art and have it sold as a T-shirt, has been launched to the public. 3 Oct 2007
USA - Several Apple resellers have started to roll out Apple-like storefronts of their own. In Orem, Utah, Simply Mac now sells its wares from a glass-front store that features the same amenities found in the Apple stores - from high-end displays to the service bar with qualified support staff. In fact, at first glance, it's difficult to tell the store from a flagship Apple location. 2 Oct 2007
Microsoft's decision to offer certain editions of its new 'Halo 3' video game in fancy packaging may have turned into a pain in the neck. Buyers who purchased a Limited Edition copy have reported opening the boxes only to find scratched disks. Microsoft said it will replace damaged copies for free, but with so many copies sold, that could be a major inconvenience for both gamers and the company. 27 Sep 2007
Overall, the US pharmaceutical industry is coming up short when it comes to affectively marketing with a Web presence, according to a recent report. "Something as simple as offering mobile or Internet alerts to prompt patients to take their medicine are opt-in tactics that benefit patients and boost compliance," the report recommends. 13 Sep 2007
The 2008 Flawless Calendar - a diverse showcase of curvaceous models of different ethnicities, shapes and sizes 8-22 with high fashion images - has been released by Chenese Lewis Productions, LLC. 12 Sep 2007
Tile Africa, a leading supplier of local and international tiles and bathroom and kitchen fittings, has launched a new concept store at Rivonia Crossing (corner of Rivonia and Witkoppen roads) where customers can view tiles in what the company says is a unique way. 31 Aug 2007
A partnership with Rene Geneva Design, LLC leads to the first eco-chic luxury fashions to be certified "carbon neutral". 22 Aug 2007
While a dynamic, personalized storefront will automate some aspects of the online merchandising process, the role of the online merchandiser will become even more critical. There will always be a need to overlay the right set of business rules to align personalization with the key needs of the retailer. 21 Aug 2007
The veritable and wholly indisputable truth concerning the esteemed craft of copy in advertising. 15 Aug 2007
USA - The new Fall Fashion Trend Reports are live on the Fashiontribes Blog, FashionIndie.com and Papierdoll.net - with the in-depth scoop on ready-to-wear, couture, and emerging talent. 14 Aug 2007
With some of South Africa's finest malls hosting the new Barclay's Bank credit card campaign, Primall Media, a subsidiary of Primedia Unlimited, devised a campaign aimed at reaching every shopper within the targeted malls. 14 Aug 2007
At the opening day of Cape Town Fashion Week on 8 August, models for local fashion brand Darkie swept the ramp like an unseasonal South Easter. 13 Aug 2007
A recent study involving 63 low-income children ages 3 to 5 from Head Start centers in San Mateo County, California, United States, shows that the youngsters prefer food and drinks in McDonald's packaging instead of items in unmarked packaging. The study will likely stir more debate over the movement to restrict ads to kids. 8 Aug 2007
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