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Despite farmers receiving an increase in price for raw milk from processors, it hasn't been enough to halt the closure of producers, which is still declining at the alarming rate of about 10% a year. This doesn't bode well for the future, especially considering Tetra Pak's latest Dairy Index, which estimates the global demand for milk will exceed supply in a mere three years. And just when the frozen yoghurt market is seeing a resurgence...

Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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Exhibitions & Events
Retail Congress Africa partners with NAB this November
The Newspaper Advertising Bureau has been confirmed as the insight partner for the Retail Congress Africa event, taking place from 18-19 November 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre. read more>>
Internal communication seminar - Engage employees with breakthrough tactics that deliver results

Issued by Knowledge Resources

Attend this one-day event, taking place on Wednesday, 30 October, and get solutions to your greatest internal communications challenges as well as the skills to improve your internal communication strategy... read more>>
Manufacturing
High prices hurt Clover's market share
Market share is important to Clover Industries, the country's top producer of fresh and long-life milk, as well as other dairy products and beverages. read more>>
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Is your omnichannel approach really just a multichannel one?

Mike Saunders

Omnichannel is the favourite buzzword in the digital world of late, but not everyone has fully grasped the difference between adopting a successful omnichannel approach... read more>>
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 107: IMC Conference and WWF Rhino Project
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Retailers
Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement

Zeenat Moorad

Retailer Pick n Pay (PWK) on Monday, 6 October 2014, said it was steadily becoming a more effective and productive business. read more>>
Holdsport soars as sale of warehouse leads to special dividend

Zeenat Moorad

Shares in Holdsport (HSP) rose 7.5% to R43 on Friday, 3 October 2014, after the group said the proceeds of its warehouse sale would be distributed as a special dividend. read more>>
Tiger Wheel & Tyre wins 10th consecutive "Your Choice" award

Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre

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International
Angry Birds not selling so jobs going
HELSINKI, FINLAND: Rovio, the Finnish manufacturer of the popular mobile game "Angry Birds" announced has it is cutting at least 130 jobs, because sales have fallen sharply. read more>>
Facebook tracks mortar pounding of Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA: Residents of Syria's capital have set up a Facebook page to track near-daily mortar rounds fired by rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. read more>>
Entries open for New York Festivals World's Best Advertising 2015
NEW YORK: Entries have now opened for the 2015 New York Festivals International Advertising Awards competition for the World's Best Advertising. Entries submitted before 16 December 2014, will earn a 10% discount on their entry fees by using code PRN2015. read more>>
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Government
ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls
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Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
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North West bracing itself for more protests
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West has established a Joint Operation Centre to deal with any threats and anarchy that might arise in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. read more>>
Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

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Three foreign nationals were arrested for not having proper documentation during a multi-disciplinary roadblock led by women involved in law enforcement in the Northern Cape. read more>>
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Private Banking & Wealth Management Conference '14
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Retail Indaba
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Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day Gauteng 2014
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