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Introducing Design Month Today marks the official launch of David Jones Classic Collection at Woolworths, to be followed by David Jones Premium Collection later in the year. Meanwhile, Grand Parade Investments has signed a franchise agreement with Nasdaq-listed Dunkin' Brands and Baskin-Robbins to bring the coffee/doughnut chain and that of ice-cream specialty shops, respectively, to South Africa. The first Dunkin' Donuts outlet will open in Cape Town by the end of June. Wrapping up BizTrends 2016 with a summary of Vend's 2016 Retail Trends and Predictions report, highlighting that omnichannel is still the key focus for retailers in 2016, we introduce Design Month. Coming up, an exclusive interview with Trevyn McGowan, and other industry experts share insights into the discipline of retail design. Watch this space and don't forget to join the conversation by using the hashtag #DesignMonth when you tweet us! Jessica Taylor, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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|  | [Zeenat Moorad] While their grocery counterparts are likely to experience sluggish trading this year, SA's clothing groups will be only slightly better off, as the macroeconomic drivers of retail spending remain poor and competition becomes fiercer... read
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| | |  | Issued by Bizcommunity.com Traditionally February is dedicated to all things design on Biz. This year we're rolling out the design theme, with a multi-industry Design Month feature on how design is influencing 20 sectors locally and globally... read | |
More ... | | |  | Jessica Taylor In 2016, omnichannel will be integrated into every aspect of retail, according to Vend's recently released 2016 Retail Trends and Predictions report. Here's a summary of the trends that we too expect will impact the retail industry this year... read | |
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 | The international status of a South African olive oil producer and its popular extra virgin olive oil has just been bumped up significantly following the latest Top 100 list released by the independent World Ranking Extra Virgin Olive Oils... read | | |
 | The JSE is broadening its agricultural commodities trading platform by allowing buyers of beef to trade in carcasses in order to manage price expectations... read | | |
 | Johan Botha During a recent customer experience cultural intervention workshop, my agency's customer experience interventionist asked the participants to name a brand they are not only loyal to, but love so much they will run into a burning building to save... read | | |
 | A proudly Durban initiative, the I heart Market, which takes place monthly at Moses Mabhida Stadium and serves as a lively platform for a vibrant selection of carefully chosen traders selling local hand-made products, will be taking place alongside this year's Decorex Durban on Saturday, 19 March 2016... read | | |
 | This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's views on internships... read | |
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