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Ralph Lauren steps down as CEO
NEWSWATCH: Stefan Larsson, a former H&M executive and president of Gap's Old Navy brand, is succeeding Ralph Lauren as chief executive at the New York office... read


Banking & Finance
Firms choose help over closing up shop

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Fewer companies were liquidated in the first eight months of this year compared with the same period last year, partly reflecting a willingness by executives to seek help before companies are forced to close shop... read



Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
Ackermans Heritage store opening - the 500th store!

Issued by Ackermans

South African value retailer Ackermans opened its 500th store, in Adderley Street, Cape Town, on 23 September. The shop is located in the basement of the Union Castle Building, which is clearly visible from the street... read
FMCG
More Gold for Van Ryn's
Van Ryn's has won a Double Gold for its Collector's Reserve 20 year old and a Gold for its Distillers Reserve 12 year old at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards, which give local and international brands the opportunity to be judged by an international panel of drinks experts. read
Retail Marketing
Why promotional branded t-shirts make good pyjamas...

Mogorosi Mashilo

The first thing that comes to mind when we think "promotional give away" is branded t-shirts. However, that branding is usually not seen outside of the bathroom or bedroom, where the consumer will usually wear it... read
Retailers
South African retail firsts added to the Melrose Arch mix
A host of leading local and international brands debuted at Melrose Arch this month - and the centre has confirmed that this is the first wave of a retail transformation that will feature a selection of hand-picked brands joining Melrose Arch's favourites... read
International
Amazon recruits 'on demand' delivery workers
SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon began advertising its plan Tuesday to recruit on-demand delivery workers, in a move that challenges startups in the sizzling sector... read
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New events to diarise
rAge - really Awesome gaming expo
Wild Blue Media - 9 Oct 2015 to 11 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


SAAFF Congress 2015
CVLC - 14 Oct 2015 to 16 Oct 2015, Durban


Argus Africa LPG 2015
Argus Media - 20 Oct 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Cape Town


The 2015 Annual National Taxi Expo®
Jozi Media Empire - 29 Oct 2015 to 30 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Retail Congress Africa
i2i Events Group - 3 Nov 2015 to 4 Nov 2015, Cape Town


The Business Excellence Forum and Awards
ActionCOACH SA - 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Bridal Fair at The Oyster Box Hotel
SA Bridal Fairs - 15 Nov 2015, Umhlanga


2015 Gambling Indaba Conference and Expo
Gambling Indaba - 22 Nov 2015 to 24 Nov 2015, Cape Town


SASDC Synergy Conference 2015
SASDC - 23 Nov 2015 to 24 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


The 3rd Annual Smart Procurement World WC 2016
Smart Procurement World - 1 Mar 2016 to 3 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Upcoming events
The Herald First Choice Kids & Baby Expo 2015
Harwood Events - 2 Oct 2015 to 4 Oct 2015, Port Elizabeth


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