[2013 trends] Opportunities for growth within marketing and advertising arena

[Johanna McDowell] There are a few trends to be aware of in 2013 which will help create opportunities within the advertising and marketing arena in South Africa. A number of these come from local and international intelligence. 29 Jan 2013 12:41

[2013 trends] Predictions for the retail sector

[Gareth Pearson] A transformation is in motion amongst shoppers and retailers country-wide. Consumers are becoming more discerning and demanding, and retailers and manufacturers are under pressure to innovate, offer quality and savings - all in one eco-friendly package! Here are some interesting trends for the retail sector that I've identified for 2013. 23 Jan 2013 12:48

[2013 trends] 'Goodvertising' - the key to brand leadership

[Thomas Kolster] There's a transformational shift happening and it's picking up pace in the New Year. Business and its far-reaching (some might say overreaching) arm, advertising, are becoming more responsible, more caring and more sustainable. 22 Jan 2013 10:53

Local supply lines increase economic growth

[Nick van Rensburg] Over the years, Anglo American's enterprise development arm, Zimele, has discovered a pool of businesses and individuals in various communities with the entrepreneurial capacity to be incorporated successfully into its supply chain. 1 Jun 2012 10:01

Killing the consumer with absurdity

[Chris Moerdyk] I keep thinking about that cabinet minister who, a few weeks ago, said that e-tolls wouldn't hurt the poor because the rich would pay for it all. What he didn't realise of course, was that when the rich pay the tolls, they put it on their expense accounts or add it to their truck fleet operating costs and eventually pass it on to the consumer. Including the poor consumer. 23 Mar 2012 10:21

BRICS stimulate Angola's economic awakening

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] From a sleeping giant disabled by the ghosts of war, socio-political intolerance, neo-colonialism and human exploitation, Angola has risen to become one of Africa's emerging economic heavyweights and is now at a crossroads of history. Research shows that BRICS - Brazil, (the main culprit), China, India, and lately South Africa and to a minor extent Russia - feature strongly in the list of countries that are driving Angola's rise to the riches. 24 Aug 2011 11:32

Assuring quality olive oil

[ActivRetail] Following recent misdemeanours on the international olive oil front and a successful conviction locally following fraudulent labelling, the relevance of the Member of SA Olive Commitment to Compliance seal that was introduced by SA Olive in 2005 has been reconfirmed as the consumer's guarantee for quality when buying South African olive oil. 29 Apr 2009 18:03

The silver lining in the retail storm

[ActivRetail] JWT Johannesburg recently hosted WPP's Global Retail initiative, presented by The Store's Gwen Morrison (CEO, Americas and Australasia) who heads up the group's division. Morrison shared her insights into the US retail market to demonstrate how these trends can be implemented in the South African market. 29 Apr 2009 16:37

Govt urges role players not to raise food prices

[Vivian Warby] All role players in the food industry should work together with government to ensure that food prices do not continue to skyrocket. 6 May 2008 10:24