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A bite into the future of retail

In consumer trends this week, we look at changing consumer behaviour, the cultural shifts brands will be experiencing, Aki Kalliatakis' Tao of retail and the new opportunities Gavin Tagg expects for the shopping centre industry.

In events, the inaugural Retail Fraud Show will be taking place this March in Cape Town, while Dion Chang will attempt to garner order from chaos at this year's first Flux Trends open session.

And last but certainly not least, the Spur Corporation is looking to gain a bigger bite of the niche burger market by acquiring a majority stake in RocoMamas.

Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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[Trends 2015] Changing consumer behaviour
[Yegs Ramiah] Brands need to help consumers make better choices by focussing on the real issues consumers face, ahead of the bottom line and marketing plans... read more>>

Garnering order from chaos in 2015

Presented by Dion Chang, the theme for the Flux Trends 2015 - Q1 'The State We're In' presentation is 'Disorder - the way of the New World Order'...

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New opportunities for retail in 2015

Gavin Tagg

Despite the weaker economic fundamentals, there are still new opportunities for shopping centres in 2015, continuing its strong contribution to South Africa's growth in recent years...

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What the consumer credit stats really say about consumer spending

Leigh Andrews

Rather than let the true findings of TransUnion's Consumer Credit index (CCi) fly over your head, we delved into the details...

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Bearing the load-shedding as an SMME

Given that Eskom has confirmed that the electricity supply is likely to remain constrained, SMMEs are concerned about the overall impact of limited power supply on business sustainability...

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Movement of mobile money market in Africa

Frost & Sullivan has released its executive summary, 'Mobile Money Market in Sub-Saharan Africa - Selected Countries'...

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Spur buys majority share in niche dining brand

The Spur Corporation (Spur) is set to acquire a 51% stake in RocoMamas, a Gauteng-based niche brand, fast developing a following for its customised but casual and affordable menu...

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S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 is filled with a taste of Africa

The 10 regional finalists from Africa and the Middle East have been selected for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015, seven of which are South African...

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First 'Brand Wars' initiative evaluates pizza

The recently launched 'Brand Wars' initiative, spearheaded by Andrew Ross, MD of Havas Sports & Entertainment South Africa, seeks to find consumer brands and pit them against each other...

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[Trends 2015] TREND: The experience brand

From 'Me' brands, to category collapse in the retail sector, mindful business and new definitions of power; and design-led experiential public spaces - JWTIntelligence has produced a superlative vision of current consumer culture and expectations in 2015...

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Retail Trends
The Tao of retail and what may lie on the cards for 2015
This year both desperation and salvation are on the cards in the retail industry and other consumer-facing sectors. This is according to Aki Kalliatakis... read more>>
[Trends 2015] The year of transformation

Abey Mokgwatsane

The pressure is on the local advertising industry in 2015 with the implementation of the new Triple BEE codes, warns Abey Mokgwatsane, CEO of Ogilvy & Mather South Africa... read more>>
[Trends 2015] Avoiding 'Infobesity' and harnessing opportunity

Sid Peimer

When asked if I have a crystal ball, my response would be: "No, it's just the way I walk." Predictions may not make us walk funny, but we certainly need to know where we're going... read more>>
Banking & Finance
Know your credit score
The average credit-active South African is a high risk borrower, according to credit information provided by Compuscan credit bureau... read more>>
Mama Money wants to slash cash transfer costs
Consumer credit health improves slightly in fourth quarter

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Brand News
China weather dents SABMiller quarterly beer sales
SABMiller's weather-related woes in China spilled over into the brewer's third quarter ended December, the company said Wednesday, 21 January 2015, in a trading update... read more>>
AVI H1 consolidated HEPS seen 8%-11% higher
Commercial Property
Major refurbishment of Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela Square is currently undergoing a major refurbishment to restore the precinct as one of the premier lifestyle and dining destinations in Gauteng... read more>>
CSI
New tuck shop system to bring healthy eating to school systems
The Sandwich Baron, which specialises in healthier 'fast food' alternatives, has embarked on a tuck shop initiative by collaborating with Reddford House School... read more>>
E-commerce
Mobile shopping brought loads of loot this festive season
2014 festive shopping was on Spree
Exhibitions & Events
First retail risk and loss prevention show in Cape Town
Retail Knowledge will organise its first conference and exhibition in South Africa at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town on 12 March 2015... read more>>
World of free information at Hostex 2015
Exhibitions such as Hostex offer an annual opportunity to gain insights and advice, tap into new trends and learn from captains of industry and the innovators within the field... read more>>
FMCG
Five ways pitching out creative briefs will kill your brand

Brett Horn

Over the past few years, we have witnessed an ever-growing trend, in which large FMCG brands attempt to generate savings through aggressive procurement policies... read more>>
Biscuits for breakfast, anyone?
Twist of Light
Franchising
Franchise funding leads to job creation
Through a funding and business support initiative by SA Franchise Warehouse, 204 sustainable jobs, within 15 separate franchised businesses were created during 2014... read more>>
Preparing for a successful 2015

Jan de Beer

With so many things to consider in business, where do you even start when planning for the new business year...? read more>>
Green Sustainability
Less is more: Ackermans saves watts and wins first prize

Issued by Ackermans

Retail giant Ackermans won first prize in the Commercial Award category at the 2014 Eskom eta Awards, which recognise industrial and commercial companies that demonstrate innovative and energy-efficient solutions... read more>>
Hospitality
Wedding concierge service grooms the all important question
Adele Bennett, One&Only Cape Town's wedding planner and her team have created a professional Wedding Concierge service, offering grooms-in-the-making guidance and a series of ways in which to surprise his beloved... read more>>
Import/Export
The time is ripe to expand into the continent and abroad says Smillie
Durban-based VIPA Holdings has entered into an alliance with Cargill, the largest grain trading company in the world... read more>>
Packaging
Pyrotec's end-of-line integration makes production lines more efficient

Issued by Pyrotec

The ability to reduce costs in the production line, having efficient machinery, eliminating human error and seamless integration of software, provides companies with the competitive advantage... read more>>
Research
Food and beverages industry income up 9.3% y/y in November
Total income generated by the food and beverages industry in SA increased in nominal terms (current prices) by 9.3% year on year (y/y) in November‚ data from Statistics SA showed on Monday, 19 January 2015... read more>>
Increase in male grooming treatments
Retail Marketing
DigiChat with Andrea: Content Marketing

Andrea Mitchell

Anyone can create and distribute content. The key differentiator lies in creating and distributing content that's relevant, consistent; and attracts and acquires a clearly defined audience... read more>>
Winners of the Game of Crowns
[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 119: Careers24 Sandcastle campaign and Mike Sharman
Retailers
Retailers note a fair festive season's trade

Zeenat Moorad

Christmas trading for SA's retailers proved fair to middling, with more of the same expected as the year goes on... read more>>
Cashbuild reports second-quarter revenue up 13%
Security
Key to successful fraud detection lies with retailer awareness
As retailers count the cost of credit card fraud after the holiday season, payment services provider PayGate says the New Year is an excellent time for e-commerce businesses to improve their protection... read more>>
Tips on how to protect your business earnings
For cash-handling micro, small or medium businesses, the consequences of robberies are as obvious as they are often deadly; they can easily bring companies to their knees... read more>>
International
Latest emerging trends in market research

Caitlin Stewart, courtesy Ashlan Bonnell

WASHINGTON DC, US: Many organisations have adopted technologies into their business models to increase efficiency, become more flexible, and to transform their current business functions. Market research has followed suit... read more>>
Midas Awards reveals inaugural Brand Rankings Report
NEW YORK CITY, US: MasterCard, Absa, Citibank Top the List. read more>>
Top 10 global consumer trends of 2015 by Euromonitor
LONDON, UK: The top 10 global consumer trends for 2015 were revealed by leading market research company Euromonitor International... read more>>
Twitter to update users 'while you were away'
Cannes Lions opens for entries
Journalist linked to Anonymous gets five years' prison
Email scam nets $214m in 14 months: FBI
South African national sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug-related offences
YoungGuns - the ones to watch; enter now
Netflix eyes empire as internet TV battle heats up
WhatsApp adds messaging from Web
Microsoft debuts hologram goggles
Solar plane set for landmark round-the-world flight
Kuwait shuts newspaper critical of government
The Sun covers them up, ending topless tradition
South Africans join juries at Dubai Lynx
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Africa
M-Pesa takes East Africa by storm
M-Pesa, the mobile-phone wallet has provided new financial options to places where banks and credit cards are scarce and cash has long been king... read more>>
More Africa
Government news
90 looters to appear in court
At least 90 of the 178 arrested looters from Soweto and Kagiso are expected to appear in court this morning... read more>>
Gauteng revives manufacturing industry
Gauteng will focus on manufacturing to revive its industrialisation... read more>>
Continued action needed to address rhino poaching
Following the release of the 2014 statistics for rhino poaching in South Africa, WWF South Africa has expressed the need for continued strategic action along the entire illicit horn trafficking network to address the crisis... read more>>
KZN sugar industry hard hit by drought
KwaZulu-Natal has been hit by a severe drought that has disrupted business and reduced yields on farms, especially in the sugar sector, and could lead to job losses. read more>>
Budget 2015: Have your say
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has asked South Africans for their views on the upcoming Budget Speech and the general state of the economy... read more>>
Gauteng invests in 10 community sports centres
New vehicles for Gauteng police
Mpumalanga Education raises the bar for 2015
Comments sought on draft irrigation water regulations
National key points - the list they didn't want you to see
SAA to receive government guarantee
Africa wants its own air transport market by 2017
Drop first-year fee demands, SRC tells Wits
Rural KZN school receives solar PC lab
Muthambi vs Davis... Shock, horror, race
Charges dropped against two SANDF officials
Oil-price temporarily slows diffusion of Solar-Diesel-Hybrid Systems
SABC fights back
KZN out to improve learner performance

More Matshediso

SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola
Rural rail network needed

Patrick Cull

Registration process going well at higher learning institutions
More Government news
Motoring news
CLS is the Helen Flanagan of motoring

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

When Mercedes-Benz launched the CLS 10 years ago it was dubbed Claudia Schiffer because at the time it was one of the sexiest non-supercars car on the planet. Now in its 10th year the latest CLS is even more striking... read more>>
More Motoring news
Travel news
Hey, this is the hotel for you in Washington DC

Brian Berkman

The Hay-Adams, a historic boutique hotel and Leading Hotel of the World, in Washington, DC has The White House, Lafayette Square and St John's Church as immediate neighbours... read more>>
Visit London, and reach your Milestone

Brian Berkman

Having a bespoke milliner on call is just one of the services that makes a stay at The Milestone Hotel, just across from London's Kensington Palace, a highlight... read more>>
More Travel news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Africa Energy Indaba 2015
Siyenza - 16 Feb 2015 to 20 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Startup Grind Johannesburg hosts Ryan Bacher
Startup Grind - 26 Feb 2015 Johannesburg

Expo4Brides
Expo4Brides - 28 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015 Pretoria

Retail World Africa 2015
Terrapinn Ltd - 10 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2015 Johannesburg

Indo-African Festival
OhFAfrica Limited - 17 Apr 2015 to 26 Apr 2015 Bangalore

2nd Annual SA Entrepreneurship Expo 2015
New Life Communications - 23 Apr 2015 to 24 Apr 2015 Johannesburg

Africa's Big Seven
Exhibition Management Services (Pty) Ltd - 21 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015 Midrand

The East Rand Wedding Show
East Rand Wedding Show - 25 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015 Johannesburg

African Ports Evolution Forum
African Ports Evolution - 3 Aug 2015 to 5 Aug 2015 Durban

Rustenburg Car, Fashion and Bike Expo
Urban Entertainment Movement - 28 Aug 2015 to 29 Aug 2015 Rustenburg

Upcoming events
The EWT's Gold Rabbit Fundraiser Dinner
Endangered Wildlife Trust - 29 Jan 2015 Cape Town

Effective communications and human relations
Dale Carnegie Training - 2 Feb 2015 to 11 Aug 2015 Johannesburg

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"The difference between try and triumph is a little umph."
Coleman Cox
"I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have."
Quincy Jones
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