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How to make rewards programmes work for you
[Johan Moolman] There's no doubt that rewards programmes can add value to your life: from a free smoothie every few weeks, to upgrading your flights to business class. But to really max out your benefits, eBucks Rewards has the following tips and tricks. read


Banking & Finance
Turnaround plan expected to boost Pick n Pay earnings

Colleen Goko

Pick n Pay is reaping the benefits of its turnaround plan. Having cut costs, closed underperforming stores and improved its supply chain and information technology, full-year headline earnings per share are expected to rise 20%-30% for the year to end February compared with the year before... read
There's opportunity in the retail end of petrol, says Soweto entrepreneur
While the South African petroleum sector has been in a state of flux in recent years, underpinned by a changing landscape and regulatory challenges, Sowetan businessman George Nkosi sees an investment opportunity in the retail end of the petrol business... read
Pick n Pay expecting full-year Heps up 20%-30%
Brand News
Vita Coco Coconut Water records record first year in SA
Having launched in South Africa just over a year ago, Vita Coco Coconut Water has experienced the highest first-year sales performance of any market worldwide, including those of the UK and the US, where the brand originated. Average sales per store have been almost 20% higher than those experienced in other Vita Coco markets during the first year... read
Commercial Property
Menlyn Park introduces concierge ambassadors programme
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has introduced a unique concierge ambassadors programme to minimise inconvenience to shoppers during its R2bn redevelopment. Twelve fully trained concierge ambassadors are stationed at the busiest nodes of the mall to advise and guide shoppers during trading hours, seven days a week... read
E-commerce
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 169: Ecommerce and trends with Wendy Van Schalkwyk
On the last episode of Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show host Warren Harding spoke to Wendy van Schalkwyk... read
Franchising
FASA award winners recognised
The franchise sector continues to be a major player in the South African economy with steady growth shown even through tough trading conditions... read
Packaging
Make your product retail ready

Issued by Pyrotec

PackMedia, the on-pack solutions brand from Pyrotec, offers a range of Do-It Hang Tabs and Display Strips that will satisfy almost every merchandising need... read
Retail Marketing
Roman's Pizza named 2016 Brand Builder of the Year
Roman's Pizza has received the Brand Builder of the Year Award at the Franchise Association of South Africa's (FASA) Awards for Excellence in Franchising. This award recognises a brand by its popularity with the public through effective marketing and advertising campaigns... read
International
McDonald's banking on breakfast buzz

Leslie Patton

McDonald's is having a moment. Actually, it has been having one for a while. Analysts may find no shortage of things to fret about - from rising labour costs to lousy consumer feedback on the quality of the food - but investors love McDonald's... read
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Business
Business meetings: From time-wasters to productivity boosters

Leigh Andrews

With a younger workforce and the rise of multinational companies with staff based across the globe, the dreaded conference call is on the rise. Here's how to take learnings from these typical time-wasters to make your business meetings more productive... read
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