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New study shows dawning of segmentation strategies
A new JDA study has found that manufacturers and retailers recognise that their global supply chains have become complex, yet most still rely on outdated tools and ineffective processes to manage complicated end-to-end value chains... read more>>

Pioneer goes into food partnership in Nigeria

Zeenat Moorad

Pioneer Foods‚ the maker of ProNutro and Weet-Bix breakfast cereal‚ on Tuesday, 3 March 2015, announced its first major foray into Nigeria...

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Cultivating e-commerce through wine

The new Vinotèque e-commerce site, created by G2Design and built on the Shopify platform with PayPal, means wine and spirit connoisseurs can safely explore and own outstanding wines and spirits...

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New research: How employee emotions' impact on customer experience

The latest Ask Afrika Orange Index provides customer service trends based on 13 years of data, across 32 industries and 155 companies...

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Banking & Finance
SA banks' customer satisfaction index improves
According to the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi), South African banks have achieved slightly higher customer satisfaction scores than last year. The overall score was 76.3 out of 100 (2013: 75.6)... read more>>
CRM
Pick n Pay set to hit 10 million smart shoppers
A personalised coupon system and unique agreements with third-party partners will set Pick n Pay's smart shopper apart in 2015... read more>>
Hospitality
Another stellar win for Stellenbosch
For the second consecutive year, the Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes has been voted the Best Promotional Body at the Wine Tourism Awards 2015 of Drinks International magazine... read more>>
In-store Media
West Pack Lifestyle the first retailer in SA to use graphic electronic shelf labels throughout stores

Issued by XON Retail Solutions

West Pack Lifestyle in Vanderbijlpark is the first South African retailer to employ Pricer graphic electronic shelf labels (ESL) throughout its store... read more>>
Logistics
Quick and easy tyre analysis

Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Tiger Wheel & Tyre is challenging motorists to do some "tread investigation" to determine exactly what your tyre tread wear is telling you... read more>>
Regulatory
Major changes needed with new BBBEE Codes
The amended Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) codes, which come into effect on 1 May 2015, will affect nine sectors within the South African economy... read more>>
Retailers
Grocery stores cry foul as load shedding raises costs

Nick Hedley

Grocery retailers and food producers say lost trading hours‚ wasted food and costly generators are among the biggest concerns emanating from the rolling power blackouts afflicting SA... read more>>
International
Inaugural 'Glass Lion: the Lion for Change' at Cannes
CANNES, FRANCE: To reward work that shatters gender stereotypes, Cannes Lions has inaugurated the Glass Lion: The Lion for Change... read more>>
Dubai Lynx storytellers named
DUBAI, UAE: The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has announced further speakers around the topic of storytelling within the creative industry that include a breadth of content from global creative leaders... read more>>
New York Festivals World's Best Advertising: The 2015 Executive Jury
NEW YORK CITY, US: New York Festivals International Advertising Awards competition announced the 2015 Executive Jury. SA is represented by Graham Lang, Chief Creative Officer, Y&R South Africa... read more>>
CLIO Awards deadline
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Africa
Entries to SADC Media Awards and Water Awards competition close this month
Entries to the 2015 SADC Media Awards Competition and the Water Media Awards close on 31 March 2015... read more>>
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Government news
Government says it is determined to flush out the frauds
Government says it is determined to flush out public servants who misrepresent their academic qualifications... read more>>
DEA opens doors of new head office to public
Members of the public recently had an opportunity to see the Department of Environmental Affairs' (DEA) R653m head office in Pretoria in action... read more>>
Strike at Eastcape Midlands College: union calls in the big guns
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Retail World Africa 2015
Terrapinn Ltd - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Cape Town Carnival
Cape Town Carnival - 14 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Supply Chain Seminar 2015
24 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

RetailTech Forum Africa
OpenRoom Events Ltd - 20 Apr 2015 to 21 Apr 2015, Cape Town

Gauteng Outdoor Expo
Outdoor Events and Exhibition Organisers - 29 May 2015 to 31 May 2015, Johannesburg

SAITEX
Exhibition Management Services (Pty) Ltd - 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015, Midrand

Gauteng Motor Fest
Thebe Reed Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd - 24 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Brakpan

The East Rand Wedding Show
East Rand Wedding Show - 25 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Supplier Development Seminar and Workshop 2015
Bespoke - 4 Aug 2015 to 5 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

IFAT Environmental Technology Forum
MMI South Africa (Pty) Ltd - 15 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town 2015
Vivid Luxury - 7 Mar 2015, Cape Town

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