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8 key insights that will drive changes in online and in-store retail
PricewaterhouseCoopers's Total Retail 2016 report reveals a global consumer digital revolution as consumers push the boundaries of online shopping. For retailers and consumer goods companies the disruption by online business is increasingly gaining momentum... read


Banking & Finance
Edcon urged to cut CNA and Boardmans to suit needs

Nompumelelo Magwaza

Apparel group Edcon should sell its noncore retail brands, CNA and Boardmans, as a way to cut costs in the face of mounting pressure over interest payments on its hefty debt... read
E-commerce
[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 170: Superbalist on e-commerce and EFC signs up with e.tv
Tune in to the Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show on 14 April 2016, from 9-10am, as show host Warren Harding chats to Luke Jedeikin and Ciaro Howarth... read
Exhibitions & Events
'Sunrisers' gather to sing and dance at Menlyn Park
The first Secret Sunrise in Pretoria was held recently at the Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. The location was kept secret and was only disclosed two days beforehand... read
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
Karabo Moletsane and Cotton On team up to take designs global
South Africa has recently seen a massive rejuvenation of young, talented illustrators who are changing their industry with fresh designs. This is fast becoming the new trend on social media... read
Health & Safety
Ambius highlights the importance of indoor plants in honour of International Plant Appreciation Day

Issued by Rentokil Initial

International Plant Appreciation Day provides an opportunity to consider the importance of plants not only in creating a suitable environment for the human race to evolve on planet earth, but also in the built environment... read
Sales
Read my lips: we are suffering a downturn

Colleen Goko

A little tube of splendid colour could prove to be the hero on Wednesday when Statistics SA releases its retail sales data for the month of February... read
International
Alibaba expands in Southeast Asia with $1bn deal
SHANGHAI - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will acquire a controlling stake in leading Southeast Asian online shopping platform Lazada for $1bn, it said on Tuesday as Jack Ma's company seeks to expand outside its home market... read
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