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Happy Women's Month What an exciting week for retail as Leigh Andrews and I wrap up our coverage of the CEM Africa Summit with some key take-outs, such as Prelini Udayan-Chiechi from Bazaarvoice - a network that connects brands and retailers to the authentic voices of people where they shop - on consumer-generated content and the new consumer economy, and a panel discussion on how to keep your customers happy. Chris Moeryk says South African retailers are missing massive profit opportunities in this regard. DHL's Fatima Sullivan is on the same page. In her article, she says, "Customers know what they want, and how they want it." See her comments on the recently released Walker report titled Customers 2020. James White explains why now is a great time to get into e-commerce. As is Suzelle DIY, whose items are now for sale on Gumtree, the proceeds of which will be donated to Rock Girl. I was fortunate enough to attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town 2015. Highlights were definitely David Tlale's launch of his untraditional bridal collection and the ever-impressive finale of KLûK CGDT's Artisan range in collaboration with Levi's and nine photographers and videographer Roice Nel who documented the project in a series of fashion films. On another note, The Platinum Group, which owns clothing brands Aca Joe, Hilton Weiner and Jenni Button, has been placed under liquidation. With the PMA Fresh Connections conference taking place next week, I thought I'd get a head start by interviewing former Sainsbury's CEO Justin King on the 'retail revolution'. The PMA is giving away two delegate tickets to our readers, valued at R4,880 each. See competition details below the article... Jessica Taylor, Group Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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|  | [Jessica Taylor] Justin King, former CEO of Sainsbury's and having previously worked for retail juggernauts M&S, Asda, Haagen Dazs, Pepsi, and Mars in a 30-year career spanning FMCG and grocery retailing, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the PMA Fresh Connections Conference and Expo 2015 taking place on 12-13 August, where he will provide insight into the 'retail revolution'. read more>>
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 | The Platinum Group, which owns clothing brands Aca Joe, Hilton Weiner and Jenni Button, has been placed under liquidation... read more>> | |  | Sunfoil, the Willowton Group's sunflower oil brand, was named category winner at the 2015/16 Icon Brand Awards recently... read more>> | | |
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 | Avon was awarded two DSA Vision for Tomorrow Awards for its Corporate Social Responsibility programmes recently at the annual DSA Awards. The awards were presented for the company's iThemba Crusade of Hope breast cancer education and awareness programme as well as its Speak Out against Domestic Violence initiative... read more>> | | |
 | From 30 July to 12 August, Suzelle DIY fans will be able to get their hands on an authentic collection of items exclusively from Gumtree. Buyers will be required to motivate why they are most deserving of the coveted item before Suzelle herself selects the lucky new owners of her goods... read more>> | |  | As e-commerce expands aggressively across Nigeria, the sector may help create over 50,000 jobs within the country in two to three years, according to the MD of Kaymu.com.ng Evangeline Wiles... read more>> | |
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