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It's a UFO... no it's a Smart Drink!

Turned out Joe Public United, in partnership with clients Clover & FutureLife, created the extensive one-week integrated experiential launch campaign that got everyone tweeting (using #UFOSA and #jozilanding) to grab consumers' attention for their latest on-the-go snack called Smart Drink.

Pareto Limited announced its newly established property management company, Mowana Properties to manage R30bn of its own directly-held property assets as well as that of the Public Investment Corporation. While multi-asset emerging market investor, Actis is acquiring a substantial minority stake of R760m ($54m) in Food Lover's Market.

Other retailers making headlines: Truworths announced its acquisition of UK footwear retailer Office Retail Group; Edcon has won approval to extend the due dates of its bank debt totaling approximately R7.9bn; and Totalsports Women launched in South Africa at Cavendish Square in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Jessica Taylor, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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Today's top stories
Actis invests R760m in Food Lover's Market
Actis, a multi-asset emerging market investor with headquarters in London, has announced an investment of R760m ($54m) in Food Lover's Market. The private equity firm is acquiring a substantial minority stake in the business and... read


Commercial Property
Giuricich Bros clinches mall building contracts
Giuricich Bros Construction has increased its presence in the retail development sector by securing the lucrative building contracts for the new 45,000m² Springs Mall at Blue Crane Eco Park and the 15,000m² expansion of Vaal Mall... read
CSI
Call to apply for bursaries
The Shoprite Group is providing financial study assistance for pharmacy-, accounting- and retail-related university and technical degrees, and also to matriculants, but only a few bursaries are left, so those who have not yet been successful in raising funds for their studies next year need to apply now... read
Millionth Wonderbag sold
November marked a major milestone for a simple heat-retention bag that, to date, has achieved remarkable things... read
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
BREAKING: Truworths CEO designate hands in resignation
NEWSWATCH: Truworths CEO designate Jean-Christophe Garbino who was named the successor to Michael Mark last November and joined in March this year has resigned... read
Research
Analysing the youth market
The recently released Ask Afrika Youth Brands Awards identified the top 21 brands that are used loyally amongst those aged 15-34, irrespective of background and living standards... read
Retail Marketing
The four F-words of gamification: fun, fame and fortune for free on your phone

Candice Goodman, Issued by Mobitainment

Simply put gamification is the use of game thinking and game mechanisms in a non-game context. These were the key success factors in the recent multi-award-winning Red Bull Kas'Lami Tembisa campaign... read
Security
Tips to avoid becoming a victim of cyber fraud this festive season
With millions of South Africans preparing to log on to do their shopping this festive season, gangs of cyber criminals are lying in wait to spoil the party by infiltrating networks and stealing money and identities. But you need not become one of the victims if you employ a pre-emptive practical strategy to mitigate the risks... read
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