[Shan Radcliffe, @Biz_Retail] The year is 1920. Alcohol has just been prohibited in the United States and rum-running is roaring business. read more
[Shan Radcliffe, @Biz_Retail] Have you ever thought you were paying "an arm and a leg" for something? Ever joked that you'd give your left kidney for that awesome pair of designer shoes? Well, The Exchange wants you to do just that. Cash and credit is of no value in this new Cavendish store. read more
Fly by - 6 May 2013
[Shan Radcliffe, @Biz_Retail] It's already May, and it's about that time of year when I sit for a moment and wonder "Where on earth has this year gone?" I would swear we were celebrating the new year just the other day! But I digress. Let's see what this past week brought us... read more
[Shan Radcliffe] Back in March, after several days of doing short trips around my suburb on my reserve tank, I figured I'd better put something in it for fear of making that embarrassing "I've run out of petrol" call. Arriving at the fueling station, I realised I only had R50 on me... read more
[Shan Radcliffe] The meat mislabelling "name and shame" has finally been released, and I have to say it comes with no surprises: all major supermarket chains have been implicated. Although this is not great news for consumers, I suspect there's some degree of relief within the retail industry that no one brand has been singled out as the culprit. read more
[Shan Radcliffe] The days are noticeably shorter and there's a cheeky chill in the air. It's hard to believe that we're already a quarter-way through the year and winter is looming on the horizon. read more
[Shan Radcliffe] It's almost time for the bunny to come out to play and leave his little chocolate gifts all over your abode for your little people to discover, devour and rush on for the remainder of their school holidays. And while I'm no longer dashing to the local (untapped) garage shop (with it's highly inflated prices) on "Easter Saturday", I still forget to wholly take into account the fickle "here today, gone tomorrow" nature of Easter eggs in the larger retail arena. read more
[Shan Radcliffe] So we've had some time to digest the fact that we may have been er, digesting something... anything... read more
[Shan Radcliffe] It seems I'm perpetually whining about the price of petrol. And this month, things will be no different. read more
[Shan Radcliffe] We're almost out of the month of love and so the year marches on. read more
[Shan Radcliffe] It always warms my heart to see local brands crack it in international markets - and no more so with a brand that helps underprivileged women use their skills to uplift and support themselves. Taunina's handcrafted bears were noticed in a New York children's boutique store, and will take pride of place in the Big Apple's Barney's this Easter.
Back on home shores, December's retail trade sales came in better than expected, while wholesale trade sales also posted an increase. read more
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