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The bigger design in mind

All elements of the design world collide this week for the annual Design Indaba at the CTICC, but if you were unable to get tickets to the live presentations or simulcast, be sure to hop along to the expo - here's a little of what you can expect.

In other news, Rhodes Food Group is adding to its pantry with its recent acquisitions of Boland Pulp and Deemster.

We also look at what e-commerce offers young SMMEs and niche players, while Random Reality research makes some revealing discoveries about the part print plays in consumers' path to purchase.

Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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Today's top stories
Rhodes Food to buy two companies for R125m as it looks to diversify

Recently-listed Rhodes Food Group (RFG) has agreed to buy Boland Pulp‚ a puree maker‚ and Deemster‚ a company that focuses on pickled foods‚ as it looks to diversify its business...

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[Design Indaba 2015] What to expect at this year's Expo

The annual Design Indaba Expo is South Africa's showcase of high-end African design, exhibiting the wares of all the design sectors under one roof...

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Botshabelo to get flagship mall

Stanlib, the asset manager of the Liberty Property Portfolio, has collaborated with Khora Investments to develop a 21,000m2 mall in Botshabelo that should commence trading in the third quarter of 2016...

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Retail Trends
We welcome the Facebook global team to Retail World Africa 2015

Issued by Retail World

Nicolas Franchet, Head of Retail and E-commerce at Facebook, has been confirmed as a Keynote Speaker at Retail World Africa 2015... read more>>
CRM
Resistance is futile, automation is the answer
Cloud is here and growing at a rapid pace, the best cloud-based systems offer immense value through automation... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Franschhoek inaugurates Wedding Showcase
Franschhoek Winelands is inaugurating the Wedding Showcase on 18 April 2015 at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa. A selection of wedding suppliers will include venues, dresses, cakes, stationary... read more>>
Green Sustainability
Engen forecourt shows sun is fun
Engen Petroleum, South Africa's leading fuel company has signalled its commitment to sustainable energy sources with a pilot solar power installation at the Engen All Africa Convenience Centre, Alexandra in Gauteng... read more>>
Packaging
The challenge of labelling medicine can be solved by an innovative on-pack solution

Issued by Pyrotec

The strict guidelines and legal requirements regulating information displayed on products impact the pharmaceutical industry more than many others; therefore, labelling of medicines while adhering to these guidelines can be challenging... read more>>
Retail Marketing
Bookmarks Awards reflect a maturing industry

Danette Breitenbach

Winning a Bookmarks Awards is important. It is meaningful for a number of reasons, of which the winning is the least important... read more>>
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 123: Is design on the 2015 business agenda with Life is Awesome
On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Liné van der Merwe from Life is Awesome... read more>>
Technology
KPMG Global Africa Practice launches app to streamline business in Africa

Issued by KPMG South Africa

The KPMG Global Africa Practice has launched their new Africa Business App, which provides businesses and investors with seamless access to the very latest Africa information about doing business across the continent... read more>>
International
Pistorius advert gets most complaints ever in Britain
LONDON, UK: An advertisement making light of the trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius received by far the most complaints ever in Britain, the advertising watchdog said on Friday... read more>>
More International
Government news
Junior officials blamed for cellphone jamming
Ministers in the Cabinet's security cluster have blamed junior officials for last week's jamming of cellphone signals in the National Assembly, saying the executive was not involved at an operational level as this had been left to officials... read more>>
Taxation as method of revenue generation: Budget 2015

Ferdie Schneider

In his Medium Term Budget speech, Finance Minister Nene emphasised that government's revenue shortfall is of paramount importance... read more>>
Parliament was 'under threat'
Government ministers on Thursday claimed there was a major security threat against the country's parliament... read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Retail Sales Executive - Johannesburg
Sales driven on retail technology products to franchisees and corporate customers. Preferably in IT or technology environment specifically. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Li Edelkoort Trend Seminar
28 Feb 2015 to 2 Mar 2015, Cape Town, Johannesburg

I Create, We Create: Business of Creativity Youth
I Create, We Create - 28 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Cards and Payments
Terrapinn - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Retail Fraud
Retail Knowledge - 12 Mar 2015, Cape Town

South African Eco Film Festival
While You Were Sleeping - 26 Mar 2015 to 2 Apr 2015, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London

Rand Show
Rand Show - 3 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Wool Week Cape Town 2015
Cape Wools SA - 7 Apr 2015 to 12 Apr 2015, Cape Town

duBoirs Bridal Fair
12 Apr 2015, Durban

Retail Banking Transactions Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 15 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

TITIIC 2015
Scatterlings Conference & Events - 20 May 2015 to 22 May 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
Wholesale Banking Conference 2014
Trade Conferences International - 25 Feb 2015 to 26 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Practical Selling Skills
Perception Business Skills - 26 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 14 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Johannesburg | 13 Aug 2015 to 14 Aug 2015, Johannesburg | 12 Nov 2015 to 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Fuel Management Conference
Mogorosi Communications - 26 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Ryan Bacher
Startup Grind - 26 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Hirsch Ballito's Networking Breakfast
Hirsch Homestore - 26 Feb 2015, Ballito

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