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#BrandManagerMonth: Marina Loubser on a campaign that "drops jaws and stops traffic"
[Jessica Taylor] Coca-Cola recently launched the One Brand global marketing strategy that, "for the first time ever, unites Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light/Diet, Coca-Cola Zero and Coca-Cola Life under the iconic Coca-Cola brand positioning in one global creative campaign: Taste the Feeling." read


Banking & Finance
Gordhan should broaden sugar tax to junk food

Viccy Baker

A lowering of obesity rates in Mexico has been attributed in part to the introduction of a 10% tax on sugary drinks in 2014... read
Sales
Motor sales decline as effects of local interest rate hikes begin to show
Motor sales in SA continue to decline as the effects of last year's multiple interest rate hikes become apparent. Measured in nominal terms (current prices), motor trade sales decreased 2.7%... read
Wholesale trade fell in January
Wholesale trade sales measured in real terms (constant 2012 prices) were down 4% year on year in January 2016, Statistics SA data showed on Thursday... read
Supply Chain
Intimately understanding the supply and demand chain in Africa

Graeme Pitt

The Africa rising business paradigm has lost a certain amount of traction due to plummeting oil prices and economic pressure globally, with many businesses shifting focus to their local operations. There is, however, still immense potential for business growth on the African continent, but companies do not have the same scope for a trial-and-error approach and have to get it right the first time. This is where business-driven market research really comes into its own... read
Lifestyle
Tap(as) into the Haiku taste

Ruth Cooper

I have a love/hate relationship with tapas. When done right they offer so many different bites of deliciousness and are perfect for sharing with those you love... read
Jobs offered
National Visual Merchandising Manager - Cape Town
WeylandtsWeylandts, furniture and decor outfitters, are seeking a motivated and ambitious national visual merchandising manager to join their team at the head office in Cape Town. Read more >>



Assistant Retail Manager - Cape Town
WeylandtsWeylandts have a great opportunity for an experienced retail manager at their store in Green Point. Working in a beautiful space, running the showroom in accordance to overall company policy. Read more >>




New events to diarise
Carletonville Mall Catwalk
Carletonville Mall - 26 Mar 2016, Carletonville


Short course in supervisory mangement skills
Enterprises at University of Pretoria - 6 Apr 2016 to 8 Apr 2016, Pretoria


Product recall crisis management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 12 Apr 2016, Johannesburg


Selling skills
BDCE Pty Ltd - 12 Apr 2016, Pretoria | 25 Apr 2016, Durban | 25 Apr 2016, Bloemfontein


Short course in fleet management
Enterprises at University of Pretoria - 13 Apr 2016 to 15 Apr 2016, Pretoria


Client service/customer care
BDCE Pty Ltd - 14 Apr 2016, Pretoria | 17 May 2016, Durban | 17 May 2016, Bloemfontein


PFMA supply chain management bid adjudication comm
Enterprises at University of Pretoria - 18 Apr 2016 to 20 Apr 2016, Pretoria


Commercial Equipment Africa Exhibition 2016
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group - 5 Aug 2016 to 7 Aug 2016, Johannesburg


China Homelife Fair
31 Aug 2016 to 2 Sep 2016, Johannesburg


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