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Claire Cobbledick Big businesses are pouring resources into search engine optimisation and high-authority link building to gain consumer attention online. Unfortunately, that leaves many small businesses out of the running - unless they can piggyback off someone else's traffic. Read more >> | [Issued by Interbrand Sampson De Villiers] Leading brand consultancy Interbrand has released its fourth annual global report dedicated to the retail sector. The report highlights emerging trends from seven major retail categories across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America. Read more >> | Swimwear brand, Speedo, has scooped the 'Fan Brand of the Year' accolade at this year's Sports Technology Awards in London. Voted for by sports fans all over the world, Speedo beat out stiff competition from over 30 global sportswear brands. Read more >> |
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 | Pioneer Food Group said late last week it expected its adjusted earnings for the half-year ended March to jump between 38% and 52%‚ compared with the prior interim period. Read more >>
|  | SABMiller has announced that the chairman of SABMiller Beverages South Africa is retiring and the South African and African business management will be combined into the SABMiller Africa region from 1 July 2014, headed up by Mark Bowman. Bowman is currently MD of SABMiller Africa. Read more >>
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 | The annual South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) research conference will be run on Wednesday 9 April 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton. Read more >>
|  | Juice Africa 2014, the continent's only gathering dedicated solely to Africa's juice segment will run from 8-10 April at the Radisson Blu, Waterfront Hotel, in Cape Town. Read more >>
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 | The business rescue plan of famous South African restaurant chain Moyo has been approved. Read more >>
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 | Pick n Pay FY diluted HEPS seen at 109.61c vs 95.19cFood retailer Pick n Pay (PIK) expects its full-year diluted headline earnings per share (HEPS) to increase to 109.61c from 95.19c in the previous comparable period‚ in the year ended 2 March 2014‚ the company said in a statement on Friday. The company's results are set to be released on 15 April. Source: I-Net Bridge
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|  | LOS ANGELES, USA: The first show of the new "Games of Thrones" season drew HBO's biggest audience since the finale of "The Sopranos," data showed on Monday (7 April) after the broadcaster's online app crashed. Read more >>
|  | LONDON, UK: Transport authorities in London said they were powerless to stop a bizarre Facebook craze involving photographs of women eating on underground trains. Read more >>
|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Internet overseers are keeping .wine and .vin online addresses bottled in the hope that a few months of 'aging' will make them more palatable. Read more >>
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More International
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|  | The Department of Environmental Affairs will this week lead the National Green Jobs Dialogue, which will serve as a platform for refining current government approaches to green jobs. Read more >>
|  | While the country has made strides in women empowerment, government says it would like to see more being done in the judiciary and the private sector. Read more >>
|  | The South African economy needs to undergo a significant structural change if it is to create jobs and employment, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Monday (7 April). Read more >>
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More Government news
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|  | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Attracted by the sweet sounds of rustling paper money and the jingle of cash registers Peugeot has taken its first brave steps into the lucrative and growing crossover market with a new 2008 based on the same platform as its cheeky 208 hatchback. Read more >>
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| | Lumoss Mouldings is looking for a sales manager for its retail division. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years' experience and be able to manage a sales team. Read more >> |
 | Parmalat, a major player in the dairy industry, currently seeks to appoint a quality manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Read more >> |
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| EnviroCon 2014Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd - 22 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Pretoria |
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| Elbert Hubbard "The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." |
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