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Keep linking In the business of retail this week, we relink supply chain management], look at the increasingly relevant role of the flagship store, and unpack brand activation for FMCGs. We also welcome Krispy Kreme doughnuts to SA and see Spar looking to enter the Zambian market, while Oceana makes some big waves on the acquisition front. Retail and wholesale trade sales figures are both in for the month of March, although neither seem much to write home about. Fortunately for homeowners though, the MPC decided to keep the repo rate unchanged, which - according to Andrew Golding - provides affirmation for aspirant homebuyers. Have a great week! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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Krispy Kreme, the American global doughnut company and coffeehouse chain has announced that it has signed a development agreement with local company KK Doughnuts SA to open 31 Krispy Kreme shops in South Africa... Read more >> | Mbongeleni Hlomuka We have seen mainstream beer dominating with not many threats quickly making their presence felt... until now that is... Read more >> | Newtown Junction was declared the overall winner at the 2015 SA Property Owner's Association (SAPOA) Annual Innovative Excellence in Property Development Awards last week... Read more >> |
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 | FoodBank SA is encouraging the people of South Africa to commit to fast for 12 hours from 7am to 7pm on 28 May 2015, World Hunger Day and make a R40 donation... read more>> | | |
 | Issued by Just Perfect It is the age of direct communication and instant gratification. This is why online stores have become an integral part of the world's culture; everything we want is just a click away... read more>> | |  | Duncan Alfreds The growth of smartphones in South Africa is revolutionising e-commerce but marketing bosses have yet to accept that it's not only wealthy people who now have the gadgets... read more>> | | |
 | Nederburg has launched its Ingenuity Spanish blend, with the 2012 maiden vintage being a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, both famous Rioja varieties that have transplanted extremely well to the Cape's growing conditions... read more>> | |  | With the launch of Natura Sugars in South Africa, consumers can rediscover the true taste of sugar. The range is unrefined and unprocessed and made from lush ripe canes cultivated on the tropical island of Mauritius... read more>> | | |
 | Two Tetra Pak products, the Tetra Top with Separable Top and the Tetra Prisma Aseptic 1000 - each designed specifically to reduce environmental impact - have won prestigious WorldStar packaging awards... read more>> | | |
 | Jan-Jan Joubert Agricultural experts have warned that the government's plan to cap the size of farms could have a devastating effect on food production and prices... read more>> | | |  | CANNES, FRANCE: From well over 200 nominations by agency leaders and an intense two-week interview process, 12 women have been selected to be the See It Be It 2015 participants at Cannes Lions... read more>> | |  | The 'Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables' campaign, produced by Marcel Paris for client Intermarché, the commercial French supermarket, was awarded 'Best of Show' at the 2015 New York Festivals International Advertising Awards, late last week in New York... read more>> | | | More International | |
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