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All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT

Jessica Taylor

It was a dress that caught my eye - like a pure off-white pearl contrasting the burnt remains and harsh scaffolding of the building next door.

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Why do wine brands think they don't need a positioning/proposition?

Rolf Akermann

All other categories in the liquor sector have a very strong and focused positioning. Why not wines? It seems as if wine estates believe their...

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2014 Decanter Awards rewards CWG members for excellence

At the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards, the lion's share of international and local trophies was awarded to South African wines, with six members of the Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG)...

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CRM
How systems training can super-charge your customer service processes

Lyndsey Moorhouse

South African organisations have a significant opportunity to improve their customer service performance, by more closely aligning their back-office people and processes with those in the front-office... Read more >>

E-commerce
Zando develops new, improved website
Fashion ecommerce retailer Zando has recently developed a brand-new website based on the latest technology. Read more >>

Retail Marketing
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 97: MTN Business App Awards & measureability of ad campaigns
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show, Thursday, 10 July from 9am-10am as we chat to Andrew Hall, Kevin Jacobson and Toby Shapshak. [twitterfall] Read more >>

Retailers
Emerging craft producers earn R590,000 in Cape Town tourism venues
Emerging craft producers have earned R590,000 by trading at two prominent Cape Town venues - the Castle of Good Hope and the Red Shed at the V&A. Read more >>

Technology
Pinnacle launches high tech division
Pinnacle Africa has launched The Division, its new high-tech hub focussed on high performance computing and electronics, with a team of technology experts selecting the best... Read more >>


International

Germany weighs how to hit back in US spying row
BERLIN, GERMANY: Germany debated retaliatory measures against the United States on Tuesday after reports of an alleged double agent stoked still smouldering public anger over the NSA scandal. Read more >>

Samsung Electronics flags 25% plunge in Q2 profit
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung estimated on Tuesday that its operating profit would plunge nearly 25% on year in the second quarter of 2014, as cheap Chinese devices and a strong won hammered down its share of the global smartphone market. Read more >>

Why translation is only step one for success in international markets

Ian Henderson

KFC succeeds in China, where Home Depot, Mattel and eBay could not, by localising the brand itself and not just its collateral. Read more >>


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Government

DoE exempt bidders with compliant projects

Lize Louw, Patrick Mayer and Charlotte Mankgela

In recognition of the effort that prospective independent power producers have put into their renewable energy projects in Windows 1, 2 and 3 of the DoE's REIPP Procurement Programme, the DoE has exempted those bidding into Windows 4 and 5 from having to resubmit voluminous sections of qualification criteria. Read more >>

Added protection for consumers under National Credit Amendment Act
The National Credit Amendment Act, which became law on 19 May, includes a number of important amendments that will provide added protection for consumers. Read more >>

SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias
Leadership problems and the SABC's lack of investment in content may finally be catching up with the public broadcaster. Read more >>

SAPA for anti-dumping duties against EU member countries
Schools going up in Bardale Village

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Lifestyle

A great repast at The Plettenberg

Brian Berkman

All top hotels now enquire about dietary requirements when you book but this is the first time I've been presented with a full menu tailored to my low-carb, high-fat, no sugar diet. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

Comprehensive fleet management course
TransAuto Academy - 21 Jul 2014 to 24 Jul 2014 Randburg

Rural Expo
Lavaniye - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Butterworth

Business Women's Showcase
Fine Women Business Network - 2 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Syntell Sustainability Forum 2014
Hypenica - 18 Aug 2014 to 20 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Lorna Jane pop up shop
The Pole Project - 27 Aug 2014 Cape Town

NOSHCON 2014
NOSA - 9 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Central Drakensberg

Green Building Convention
GBCSA - 10 Sep 2014 to 12 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Retail Congress Africa 2014
i2i Events - 18 Nov 2014 to 19 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

South African Man Expo
Mercatique Consulting - 22 Nov 2014 to 23 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Emirates Uniform and Workwear exhibition
Global Expo Middle East - 11 Feb 2015 to 13 Feb 2015 Dubai


Upcoming events

2014 Customer Experience Management Africa Summit - 9 Jul 2014 to 10 Jul 2014 Cape Town
The 2014 Customer Experience Management Africa summit will explore the critical trends that are improving the performance of enterprise operations and communications. Read more >>

Global Transaction Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 9 Jul 2014 to 10 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Global Transaction Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 9 Jul 2014 to 10 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Fashion and clothing market
Retrovee - 9 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Delivering sustainable water and sewerage services
Provision Research and Events - 10 Jul 2014 to 11 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Digital Forensics for Fraud & Forensic Seminar
Ekwinox Int. - 10 Jul 2014 Midrand


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