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Message of the millennials - mutual respect

Millennials - this open-minded, forward-thinking, highly connected generation with money to burn, thrives on personal interactions, customised retail engagement and participative marketing...

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Managing brand and reputation risk when your customer has a louder voice

Andre Steenekamp

Over the past 10 years, organisations have seen the control they used to have in their interactions with their customers slip slowly away...

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[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 128: Springleap and the newly launched Creative Insights Division

On the last Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Springleap MD and Head of Commercialisation, Trevor Wolfe...

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Five social media pitfalls that SMEs should avoid

Steven Cohen

Social media is a powerful tool for the small business owner. It can help you to build customer relationships, improve your search engine optimisation, and create a buzz about your business...

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Food wastage prevention still a priority

Roy Henderson

There is a call for radical change in the food processing industry to avert global food wastage, to increase 'food productivity' and provide amplified nutritional quotients to feed the world...

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Pioneer Foods and Futurelife confirm joint venture

A joint venture between Futurelife Health Products and Pioneer Foods provides an opportunity for both companies to combine their expertise in both the food and beverage, and functional foods sectors...

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Financing SMEs on potential, not achievements

A new approach to financially assisting SMEs places emphasis on financing ahead of anticipated growth and development assistance, instead of on growth that has already occurred...

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Marcel's scoops 2015 SA Dairy Product of the Year

Marcel's Frozen Yoghurt was awarded top honours at the DuPont Qualité Awards Dinner at GrandWest Casino on Wednesday, winning the prestigious title of the 2015 South African Dairy Product of the Year for its Woolworth's Tropical Fruit Frozen Yoghurt...

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Competition to put business online

Efinity, an e-commerce fulfilment service, is offering SMEs a free e-commerce solution that is worth R75,000 and will get the winning business online in 24 hours. Companies have until 24 May 2015 to enter...

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Mosaic Sommelier Protégé Programme launched

Aimed at empowering the next generation of world class sommeliers in South Africa, the Mosaic Protégé Programme has been launched by Restaurant Mosaic and the South African Wine Tasting Championships (SAWTC)...

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Nine tips for successful CRM integration projects

Lindsay Britz

Because of the complexity of the projects and their impact on all customer-related business processes, CRM integration projects can be very risky...

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How brands can reach black consumers

Peter du Toit

Advertising and marketing strategies in South Africa are more often than not pitched to an imagined black consumer: homogenous, newly-moneyed, and still baffled by what to buy as well as in desperate need of a funeral policy...

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Report suggests associations convene a Retail Strategy Forum

Researchers Dr Bill Sewell, Petrus Venter and Professor Roger Mason of the Wholesale & Retail Leadership Chair of the CPUT have conducted research into the wholesale and retail sector alignment with the National Development Plan (NDP)...

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Lights, cameras and awards reign at FASA

The Franchising Association of South Africa (FASA) recently celebrated its annual Awards for Excellence in Franchising. The sector contributes around 10% to the country's GDP, generates a turnover of R302 billion...

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Voting opens for TruckX Awards 2015

The commercial vehicle, fleet and logistics sectors are invited to vote for the TruckX Awards, which form part of the TruckX Expo Conference and Awards being held at Sandton Convention Centre on 9 July 2015...

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Brand News
JD Group share spikes after Steinhoff offer
Steinhoff International Holdings has made a firm offer to acquire shares it does not already own in JD Group in a deal that will see the furniture retailer delist from the JSE, the two companies announced in a joint statement... read more>>
Panasonic... big plans for Africa and SA
Panasonic, the Japanese electronics manufacturer, has announced its new range of products and its plans to move into Africa... read more>>
Clarion Retail brands Mercedes dealerships

Issued by The Clarion Group

On behalf of Network BBDO, Clarion Retail recently branded both the Mercedes Northcliff and Mercedes Century Motors Carletonville dealerships... read more>>
Commercial Property
Architectural elegance at Baywest Mall
Port Elizabeth's Baywest Mall incorporates architectural designs that will make it one of the country's most enjoyable and futuristic shopping centres when it opens on 21 May 2015... read more>>
Everyone on board the billion rand Vukile bandwagon
Economic headwinds spell bad weather for commercial property sector
E-commerce
As e-commerce booms, retailers need solid partners to soar

Issued by PayU

South Africa is seeing a notable growth in e-commerce. The role of companies such as PayU is integral to the successful entry and growth of e-commerce retailers in this space... read more>>
E-commerce in South Africa - Lessons from China

Warren Fabricius, Issued by Realmdigital

The year 2014 saw a major shift in consumer behavior and spending habits, and this was reflected in the launch of the biggest IPO yet, that of the Alibaba Group, raising $25bn... read more>>
Sales rising at NetFlorist's Bakery
Exhibitions & Events
2015 Education Hangout Schedule released by DSF
The Digital Signage Federation (DSF), an independent not-for-profit trade organisation serving the digital signage industry in the US, has announced its 2015 educational Hangout schedule until mid-year... read more>>
Fast and furious deals at Sandton Motor Show
The Sandton Motor Show, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 29-30 August 2015, will offer consumers the biggest opportunity they have this year to admire, select and buy a car, 4x4 or bakkie on the floor... read more>>
FMCG
Two new red wines ready for winter tasting
The Strandveld and Shannon Vineyards have each released a red wine, just in time to warm those winter nights... read more>>
Franchising
Taste raises R95m for further expansion
Taste Holdings, whose brands include Scooters Pizza, St Elmo's and Maxi's, announced earlier this week that it had raised R94 million after issuing new shares, as it gears up for further expansion... read more>>
Green Sustainability
WWF report warns that ocean wealth is sinking fast
According to a report released by WWF International, the value of the ocean's riches rivals the size of the world's leading economies, but its resources are rapidly eroding... read more>>
Import/Export
EU agrees opt-out deal for GMO imports
BRUSSELS: The EU announced plans Wednesday to simplify the import approval process for controversial genetically modified foods and animal feed, allowing member states to decide whether to admit them or not... read more>>
Manufacturing
Manufacturing matters highpoint for inaugural INDUTEC Conference
Over 40 professional bodies, institutes and associations have provided input and support to the inaugural two-day INDUTEC conference to be presented alongside this year's South Africa Industry and Technology Fair... read more>>
Merchandising
Loss of sales is a thing of the past with Do-It Reinforcer Hang Tabs

Issued by Pyrotec

Have you ever lost a sale due to torn headers or broken hang holes because your customers refuse to buy broken packaging? If you answered yes to this question, Pyrotec PackMedia can offer you the perfect solution... read more>>
Packaging
South Africa displays a 'do can' attitude
Innovations in beverage packaging in South Africa are changing consumers' drinking habits. Although aluminium beverage cans still represent a relatively small share of total beverage packaging, it has gained ground from other packaging formats... read more>>
Astrapak: A tighter parcel

Shaun Harris

ElastiTag helps make powerful consumer connections

Issued by Pyrotec

Regulatory
Code of Conduct a further step in empowering consumers

Neil Kirby

It used to be that if one wished to complain about particular goods purchased or services received, one would need to wait in a queue in some dark corner of a store and argue one's case before a disinterested clerk... read more>>
Research
Power predictions from PwC
A new report from PwC and Strategy& warns that the Power Sector is transforming fast and companies that do not stay ahead of change are in danger... read more>>
Retail Marketing
Sleek ad tailoring for online apparel shoppers

Ricky Liversidge

Consumers have gotten on board with the concept of buying apparel online. Especially in this era of free returns and nifty sizing tools... However, some advertisers have been slow to respond... read more>>
Primedia Lifestyle's Solal award finalists
Performance marketing can generate high returns
Retail Services
Personal shopper solution receives prestigious global design award
The MC18 mobile computer, a next generation personal shopper solution from Zebra Technologies Corporation, has earned a prestigious Red Dot design award... read more>>
West Africa is going mad for MOBOfree.com
Retailers
Massmart 13-week total sales up 9.5% y/y
Massmart (MSM) said on Friday, 24 April 2015, that total sales in the 13 weeks to March rose 9.5% from a year ago... read more>>
Clicks warns load-shedding poses risk to sales
Pick n Pay FY HEPS up 28% to 177.26c
Technology
Nokia scratches smartphone itch

Quinten Plummer

Nokia will release a new smartphone by the end of 2016, a pair of unnamed sources told Re/code... read more>>
International
Internet of Things, Business Intelligence & retail sector - awesome threesome...

Chirag Shivalker

Internet of Things gives rise to Business Intelligence in the Retail sector making the competition really tough; giving nightmares to the retailers... read more>>
Thai bookseller given jail term for royal defamation
BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man was sentenced Wednesday to two years in jail for selling books that allegedly defamed the monarchy, the latest in a string of convictions under the country's notorious lese majeste law... read more>>
China tech firms shake up world's biggest car market
SHANGHAI, CHINA: Chinese technology giants Alibaba and Tencent are promising to build the cars of the future, vehicles linked seamlessly to the Internet and offering shopping and navigation help while on the road... read more>>
Booking.com to loosen grip on hotel prices in France, Italy, Sweden
PARIS, FRANCE: Hotel reservation site Booking.com will allow hoteliers in France, Italy and Sweden to charge cheaper prices elsewhere after legal challenges, the French competition authority said Tuesday... read more>>
Yahoo unveils new online video series
Facebook collecting Nepal quake aid donations
All the best from Europe's digital media
Dutch to launch criminal probe into Uber
British police question Piers Morgan over phone hacking
UK politician accused of unauthorised Wikipedia edits
178 Pencils awarded on Results Day Two of D&AD Judging
Start-up Academy introduced at Lions
World's Press calls on China to release journalist Gao Yu
Washington Post reporter faces spy trial in Iran
Pakistan cyber bill threatens free speech, privacy: rights groups
Altice wins EU greenlight on Portugal Telecom buy-up
WAN-IFRA asks who is winning advertising market share?
More International
Africa
Do your news releases speak to Africans?
Sixteen African countries have two or more official languages... read more>>
More Africa
Business
Trevor Noah puts SA comedy on the international radar

Leigh Andrews

Most of the nation is bursting with pride that local comedian Trevor Noah is soon to host one of the most popular daily satirical news shows in the world - here are the implications... read more>>
Six ways to balance work and family
In today's modern age, it is difficult to live a life that balances your professional responsibilities with your family duties... read more>>
Government news
Agriculture sector unites against attacks on foreign nationals
PRETORIA: The agriculture sector has shown its support for efforts to combat attacks on foreign nationals... read more>>
Task team to implement 2010 farmworkers' resolutions
PRETORIA: Delegates attending a stakeholder meeting with organised labour and agricultural organisations have agreed to establish a task team to follow up on the 2010 Farmworkers Summit resolutions... read more>>
Success of small businesses depends on government collaboration
SMEs contribute approximately 40% to South Africa's economy, with 50% to 60% of new jobs being created in the sector... read more>>
Attacks on foreign nationals have hurt SA, says Trade DM
Attacks on foreign nationals have been regrettable and sad and have also resulted in a loss of export foreign revenue, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina recently said... read more>>
Africa vital for SA economy: Minister
Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has told factory workers that the continent is vital for the country's economy... read more>>
National Youth Development Agency invests in skills development and legal compliance in the workplace

Issued by Continuing Education - University of Pretoria

The National Youth Development Agency plays a key role in ensuring that government, the private sector and civil society make youth development a priority by identifying and implementing solutions to address challenges... read more>>
With manufacturing production depressed, role of Manufacturing Indaba becomes critical

Issued by Siyenza Management

With manufacturing production decreasing by 0.5% in February 2015 compared with February 2014, there is a critical need for interventions that will bolster and boost South Africa's manufacturing industries... read more>>
Siyabonga Gama appointed acting group CE of Transnet

Colleen Goko

Transnet on Monday, 20 April, announced that it had appointed Siyabonga Gama as acting group CE with immediate effect... read more>>
SABC boss hides R500m loss from parliament

Sunday Times team

115 graduate after intensive Transnet maritime training
Talks could end SAA's court battle with CEO
Eskom needs additional 3,000MW to avoid loadshedding
Sanef outraged by abuse of journalists
Irish-owned mine acts to protect its SA Moz miners from retaliation
Hawks head Dramat quits
Eskom's Sere wind farm fully operational
Registration opens for 2016 academic year

More Matshediso

Army deployed to Alex, KZN
Learners warned against attacking foreign nationals
SA sends trainees to China for nuclear plant operations training
More Government news
Motoring news
Infiniti QX80 is a powerful charmer

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The R1m-plus club of muscular, off-road capable, snazzy SUV's has just acquired a new member - the luxuriously furnished, plush and powerful eight-seat Infiniti QX80, which is the latest addition to the brand's growing local range... read more>>
More Motoring news
Jobs offered
Stock Replenishment Planner - Cape Town
Absolute Pets requires a stock replenishment planner to achieve optimal inventory levels, customer focused in-stock percentages, a timely flow of merchandise and forecast accuracy. Read more >>

Store Managers - Team Leaders - Cape Town, Johannesburg
Absolute Pets is looking for experienced retailers to join our growing team as store managers (team leaders) to help us dazzle customers with amazing service and products. Read more >>

Area Manager - Speciality Pet Retail - Cape Town
Absolute Pets is looking to hire seasoned retailers as area managers in Gauteng and Cape Town. Must manage the day to day operations and financial performance of multiple stores. Read more >>



New events to diarise
ISO50001 Energy Management and Auditing
Bizstrat - 14 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Johannesburg

Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2015
Knowledge Integration Web (Pty) Ltd - 30 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Argus Africa LPG 2015
Argus Media - 20 Oct 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
Unlabelled Mag night market
Unlabelled Magazine - 30 Apr 2015 to 2 May 2015, Johannesburg

Soweto Brands Business Picnic
Middleman Communications - 1 May 2015, Johannesburg

Lifestyle Expo 2015
Big Events 365 - 2 May 2015, Durban, Amanzimtoti

Startup Picnic JHB
Startup Picnic - 2 May 2015, Johannesburg

Renewables & Energy Forum South Africa Conference
REFSA Conference - 5 May 2015, Johannesburg

REFSA 2015
DLO Energy - 5 May 2015, Johannesburg

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Norman Vincent Peale
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Anatole France
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe."
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