Caxton and CTP Publishers & Printers have confirmed a host of top international speakers for South Africa's first RAC Lite - a one day version of the American Retail Advertising Conference. They will provide global viewpoints on the challenges that retail, advertising and marketing professionals manage around the world on a daily basis. 24 Jun 2008
Many retailers in South Africa's luxury goods markets are sacrificing long-term volumes for short-term profits. 23 Jun 2008
Governance at Raymond Ackerman's Pick n Pay is under the spotlight after the retail doyen came under pressure at last week's AGM to dismantle the structure through which his family controls the company. 23 Jun 2008
"Everyone is failing to protect us" - displaced Zimbabwean man in Thokoza community hall, Johannesburg. 20 Jun 2008
Consumers may be able to challenge suppliers if the price seems to be unfair. 20 Jun 2008
Specialty biopharmaceutical group, Ferring South Africa, recently partnered with Primedia-Unlimited subsidiary X/procure® for an initial one year period to promote Pentasa, its latest treatment option for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Via X/procure's® innovative electronic procurement system, Ferring has gained direct access to a national network of pharmacists. 20 Jun 2008
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) says in its second quarter retail survey that while there has been a respite in confidence, the expectations of respondents signal tough times ahead. 19 Jun 2008
Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) in Uitenhage has been awarded a R12 billion contract to manufacture diesel particulate filters which will secure over 100 jobs in the Nelson Mandela Bay region where it is based. The deal is one of the biggest export contracts for a single part ever awarded to the company, VWSA Director David Powels said in a statement. 19 Jun 2008
More than 300,000 new Mercedes C-Class saloons and estates have been sold since the new range was launched about a year ago, with 24,200 units being manufactured in South Africa for the local market and for export. 19 Jun 2008
Retail sales dipped 0.3% in April compared with the same month last year, after a revised annual fall of 1.5% in March. 19 Jun 2008
Franchise fast-food company King Consolidated and technology company Labat Africa have been threatened with suspension from the JSE if they do not submit their results by the end of the month. 18 Jun 2008
South Africans will be paying on average 27.5% more for their electricity with effect from 1 July. 18 Jun 2008
Top retailers from around the world will meet from today, Wednesday 18 June 2008, at the 52nd World Food Business Summit to discuss rising food prices and food security. 18 Jun 2008
Mazda South Africa is on a roll with new vehicle sales up by nearly 46% while the rest of the market is down by almost 15%. 17 Jun 2008
The findings of a new test for the rapid diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis will be announced at the start of the SA TB Conference in Durban from 1 - 4 July. 17 Jun 2008
After the inaugural Franschhoek Uncorked last year, The Franschhoek Wine Valley is once again, hosting its spring meander over the weekend of 30 and 31 August 2008. 17 Jun 2008
Private hospitals are essential to the sustainability of health care in South Africa, Director-General for Health, Thami Mseleku, assured delegates to the annual Hospital Association of SA (HASA) Conference in Somerset West today (12 June 2008). 16 Jun 2008
Retailers have warned that acceding to suggestions that stores be closed on certain public holidays would hamper sales growth and the economy. 13 Jun 2008
All over the world, with so many different meanings and perceptions of the word "branding", it appears that it has lost its true meaning; the terminology is more like a walk through a museum with a glorious past. 13 Jun 2008
Government would not consider cutting fuel levies but would instead look at other proposals to bring down escalating fuel prices, Government spokesperson, Themba Maseko said on Thursday, 12 June 2008. 12 Jun 2008
