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Today's top stories
H&M debuts first SA store on the red carpet
[Kim Lawrence] On Thursday, 15 October the highly anticipated H&M VIP shopping evening had finally arrived... read


Banking & Finance
Distell 'owes SARS R28m' in Amarula tax spat

Nicky Smith

Is it a spirit or is it a wine? Drinks producer Distell's nine-year court fight to have its iconic "liqueur" Amarula Cream classified under the latter category has left it with a multimillion-rand hangover after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) emerged victorious, again, in the latest round of a long-running tax spat... read
E-commerce
Retail leading in digital transformation

Lynette Hundermark

Retail is possibly one of the only sectors where physical and digital services go hand in hand. There is an expectation that in today's digital world the connected consumer can perform tasks... read
FMCG
Nedbank Green Wine Awards winners announced
A substantial number of Cape producers continue to lead the way globally, actively conserving part of their land and minimising their agricultural footprint while making enjoyable - and often impressive - wines... read
Green Sustainability
Do you want trees with that? How to stop consumer products destroying the rainforests

Nick Rowley

If we are to succeed in tackling climate change, it is vital that we preserve the terrestrial carbon locked up in our forests and soils... read
Packaging
Do-It Hang Tabs and Display Strips: A guide to retail sales emergencies

Issued by Pyrotec

Pyrotec PackMedia's Do-It Hang Tabs and Display Strips provide just the right response to in-store emergencies such as a decrease in sales of a product or ineffective promotions... read
Refrigeration
Formula One helps supermarket fridges become more energy efficient
Williams Advanced Engineering, the division of Williams that commercialises Formula One-derived technology and know-how, has collaborated with UK start-up Aerofoil Energy to develop a new aerodynamic device that can significantly reduce the energy consumed by refrigerators in supermarkets and convenience stores. read
International
Danone 3Q sales rise on baby food sales
PARIS - French dairy giant Danone on Monday posted a 4.6 percent rise on a like-for-like basis in third-quarter sales, outstripping analysts' forecasts... read
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Business
The art of establishing a good business relationship

Lisa Illingworth

A key predictor in the success of an entrepreneur is his ability to develop and leverage relationships in the early stages of setting up his business... read
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