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Why the SABMiller megadeal is a headache for the Reserve Bank
[Ann Crotty] From the rand's perspective, now would be a good time for the government to announce whatever bad news or bizarre Cabinet appointments it might have up its sleeve... read


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TFG employees raise R350,000 to help the homeless
TFG employees raise R350,000 to help the homeless

Issued by TFG (The Foschini Group)

On 30 June, TFG (The Foschini Group) announced their donation of R350,000 to MES, an organisation that helps homeless individuals rebuild their lives... read
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
Edgars's traditional apparel retail model includes sourcing from low-cost regions, which means there is a long waiting period between placing an order and receiving the merchandise.
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Edcon struggles in tough retail environment

Colleen Goko

It has been a little more than three months since Edcon's 2016 financial year calendar came to a close, but the highly indebted retailer has yet to release its results... read
FMCG
Danone aims for organic top spot with US takeover
Danone aims for organic top spot with US takeover
PARIS - French dairy giant Danone said on Thursday it had agreed to buy US organic foods producer WhiteWave Foods with a view to creating a world leader for organic produce... read
The Glenlivet takes Gold at International Spirits Challenge
The Glenlivet takes Gold at International Spirits Challenge
At the International Spirits Challenge, held in June 2016 in the UK, The Glenlivet achieved gold for its Master Distiller's Reserve and seven silver awards... read
Retail Marketing
Shopper marketing: The path to purchase has changed
Shopper marketing: The path to purchase has changed

Alicia John, Issued by Mortimer Harvey

Gone are the days when consumers are driven towards brands. Consumers now feel empowered enough to have brands gravitate towards them and nowhere is this more relevant than in shopper marketing... read
Retailers
Woolworths wins W&RSETA Good Practice Award
Woolworths wins W&RSETA Good Practice Award
At the recent Wholesale and Retail Sector Education Training Authority (W&RSETA) Good Practice Awards, Woolworths won in the 'Enterprise: Super Large Retail Category' for 2016... read
Johan Enslin.
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Lewis executive pay set to return to spotlight at AGM

Ann Crotty

At 2015's drama-filled annual general meeting (AGM), 40% of Lewis Group's shareholders voted against the company's remuneration policy - it is a record level of opposition for the remuneration policy of a JSE-listed company... read
Shopfitting
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Designing brick-and-mortar retail to attract consumers in a digital world
Brick-and-mortar storeowners need to offer what internet cannot. This is where an engaging customer experience through creative retail design plays a crucial role... read
Technology
Samsung flags big jump in profit on strong S7 sales
Samsung flags big jump in profit on strong S7 sales
Samsung Electronics on Thursday flagged its biggest operating profit in more than two years, boosted by cost-cutting efforts and solid sales... read
Business
Will artificial intelligence disrupt business?
Will artificial intelligence disrupt business?

Donald Brown

The once-futuristic predictions about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the world are becoming reality. Legendary futurist Ray Kurzweil has imagined advanced technology... read
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