Business intelligence revamp at Tiger Brands

When Tiger Brands decided it was time to upgrade its existing business intelligence services, it turned to MicroStrategy Incorporated to improve its current set-up and future-proof the company for emerging business intelligence requirements, specifically mobilisation. 21 Feb 2012 10:39

Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award offers Cape Town opportunities

The fifth international Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award, worth R750 000, has opened for entries from projects based in the Cape Town metropolitan area that meet the criterion of benefiting urban communities and local residents by improving their urban environments. Entries close at 4pm on 24 February 2012 and the award will be presented on 19 April, in Cape Town. 2 Dec 2011 11:42

Enhancing retail through mobile

[Arno du Toit] Retailers who focus solely on smartphone users are missing a trick or two and will certainly miss the real benefits that mobile can bring to their customers and their bottom line. 13 Feb 2012 09:41

[2012 trends] Loyalty programme trends for 2012

[Greg Whitfield] When reviewing loyalty programmes, which are proliferating, the key question is, "Are they adding value to the customers' experiences?" Here is what I think will make loyalty programmes stand out from the pack in 2012. 16 Jan 2012 11:50

Fuel training grows, adds talent

Fuel was awarded Total's retailer training account last week, which will entail the training of over 5000 forecourt attendants, cashiers and site managers as the brand's representatives at 550 of its service stations around the country. It has also announced the appointment of Francois Loubser, as the new MD for Fuel Motor. 20 Feb 2012 09:14

[2012 trends] 12 FMCG social, digital, mobile trends for 2012

[Steve Cragg] What does 2012 hold in terms of marketing and advertising in the FMCG sector? It is going to be the year of helping consumers empower themselves through mobile and social media platforms, of turning over cents and creating value, in short, of making peace with technology and its influence on the behaviour of consumers, while taking steps to counter the continued effects of the Great Recession. 12 Jan 2012 13:47

Court ruling may spell end of generic giant's product

Aspen registered its Andosept trademark in 2005 and launched a pharyngeal product under that name in 2008, in direct competition with the market-leading product Andolex. The Andosept product was placed on pharmacy shelves in packaging similar to that used for Andolex. 12 Jan 2012 12:40

Sony Ericsson launches new smartphones at Vegas show

Taking advantage of the Las Vegas CES show, 10-13 January 2012, Sony Ericsson has introduced its latest range of Xperia Smartphones. 12 Jan 2012 12:32

Fruit Pack now available through Baby City chain

A strategic partnership between Antanna and Baby City sees the introduction of Fruit Pack's new 3-packs, which contain 3 x 90 g units in Awesome Apple, Apple & Pear and Strawberry & Banana available exclusively at the 22 Baby City stores nationwide. 12 Jan 2012 11:19

SCI reports best festive season

The average cash withdrawal values across South Africa for December 2011, was R458, a 2.45% year on year increase on December 2010's average withdrawal of R447, as measured by the Spark Cash Index (SCI). Month on month values revealed a significant increase of 8.75% from November to December 2011. 12 Jan 2012 10:23

'Challenges for lenders' with mobile banking

Banks must keep up with technological developments to make it easier for their customers to use mobile banking, while regulators have to overcome concerns about privacy and security, says professional services firm KPMG. 11 Jan 2012 14:43

Coffee plot turns sour for officers

[Khetiwe Chelemu] An alleged plot by three police officers to scam a company out of R1.6-million worth of coffee creamer turned sour when they appeared in court on Monday, 9 January, charged with possession of stolen goods. 11 Jan 2012 14:25

SABMiller prices USD7bn bond issue

Brewing giant SABMiller (SAB) subsidiary SABMiller Holdings has successfully priced a US$7 billion bond issue. 11 Jan 2012 14:15