SME Survey 2012: SMEs slow to harness cloud

Despite the clear benefits of Cloud computing, ranging from reduced costs to improved efficiencies, small and medium enterprise (SMEs) have yet to embrace this approach to technology use. 25 May 2012 10:11

The best companies to work for in SA

JobCrystal shows happiest employees and best places to work in South Africa - and surprisingly these aren't always at the same places. 24 Jun 2010 07:47

Black diamonds: all that glitters is not gold

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A thought-provoking research conducted by TNS Research Surveys has revealed what many marketers have all along ignored - that the black diamonds are not always what they seem to be and therefore they cannot be judged by their superficial cover (posh cars, suburban homes, designer clothes and shoes and many more). Instead, experts warn sellers to have a deep understanding of this market before reaching out to them. 18 Aug 2010 12:31

Salary survey reveals ongoing inequalities

The third annual Careers24 Salary Survey, released Monday, 25 January 2010, reveals that despite South African organisations' commitment to gender and racial equality, differences among the demographics suggest that many are still unconvinced. 27 Jan 2010 10:46

Monthly retail sales bounce in March

[Helmo Preuss] Measured in real terms (constant 2008 prices), seasonally adjusted retail trade sales increased by 2.1% in March 2012 compared with February 2012. 17 May 2012 15:27

New purchasing demographic, young urban men

Media agency Carat has released the results of its Consumer Connection Survey (CCS), which indicates that marketers could be overlooking a demographic with just as much influence on purchase as women, the Urban LSM 8-10 man, who is more involved than previous male generations in buying. 18 Apr 2012 08:49

SA's top 10 most engaging brands revealed

[Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia] Pick n Pay has emerged as South Africa's most engaging brand, closely followed by Coca-Cola, Clover, KFC and Shoprite, according to the Yellowwood Engager SA survey released late last week in Johannesburg. Woolworths, Cadbury, Handy Andy, Nokia and Standard Bank complete the top 10 list. 22 Aug 2011 11:42

Q1 food & beverages income up 6.6% y/y

[Helmo Preuss] Income generated by the food and beverage industry increased by 6.6% year on year (y/y) in the first quarter, data from Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Monday, 21 May 2012, showed. The main contributor was a 7.0% y/y rise in food sales. 24 May 2012 22:51

Analytix BI

Energy drinks enjoy increasing popularity among young South Africans

According to the latest Analytix Business Intelligence Report titled "South Africa Brand Report: Consumers of Energy Drinks", personal consumption of energy drinks shows an increasing trend and is especially appealing to younger South Africans. 11 Apr 2012 09:13

MasterCard Worldwide reveals online shopping survey

MasterCard Worldwide has released its latest online shopping survey, which reveals that online shopping has increased significantly in South Africa and continues to show potential for growth, with price, convenience and security key factors in making purchasing decisions. 18 Apr 2012 10:49

Cellphone sales slide in Q3

[Peter Svensson] The usual pre-holiday ramp-up in cellphone shipments didn't happen this year because of the feeble global economy, a research firm said Thursday. 31 Oct 2008 09:35

Loyalty programmes grow, as discretionary spending slows

According to FNB chief economist, Cees Bruggemans, South Africans are slowing down their discretionary spending and stretching their personal income despite an increase in household income. Even though consumers' purchasing power grew in real terms by 5% in 2011, they are looking at ways to stretch their wallets and are increasingly using loyalty and rewards programmes to make ends meet and as a source of additional income. 18 Apr 2012 09:51

2009 Sunday Times Top Brands winners

There were various surprises at the Sunday Times Top Brands Awards for 2009, last night, Thursday, 20 August 2009, at Lexus Fourways, Johannesburg, which this year included categories for social and digital networks and new brand categories such as sunglasses, watches and fashion. 21 Aug 2009 12:41