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A good laugh and all smiles Douglas Kruger introduces his 'Relentlessly Relevant' series with lessons on innovation from a Soweto street vendor who offers run-over bunny chow - yes, "the man will wrap it in wax paper, hurl it onto the highway and wait for a truck to drive over it at 120 kph ... if you ask nicely." Based on his new book, Kruger begins to unpack practical ways to innovate and become wealthy as a result. Leading by example, SA Florist founders Nicholas Wallander and Fraser Black - who recently impressed crowds at Tech4Africa with their Dragons' Den South Africa success story - chat to Leigh Andrews about the effect of the internet on e-commerce and bricks and mortar. Woolworths appoints long-time employee Zyda Rylands as its new CEO, who will take responsibility for the entire food and clothing business across the country and the continent as a whole. Louise Marsland questions Claude Hanan on the Superbalist 100, which celebrates young talent across the creative spectrum. He says, "We're not saving lives but we are in the business of making people happy." Adopting a similar mindset, Brandon Bester explains the science behind the smile, and how a simple gesture can influence customer decision-making. And Lindt & Sprüngli hits the sweet spot. Chocoholics rejoice at the opening of the Swiss chocolatier's first boutique in South Africa, and the announcement by Beyers Chocolates, that Sweetie Pie is now available in two new flavours. While shopaholics get their Cotton On on, as the Australian retail chain plans to open another 40 stores in SA before Christmas. "The country's apparel shoppers have been little deterred by rising costs and debt - with the value and budget segment remaining particularly resilient," reports Zeenat Moorad. Jessica Taylor, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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Nicci Botha Data is only as useful as the questions it answers, and that's where the Rumsfeld Matrix comes in... Read more >> | Leigh Andrews Nicholas Wallander and Fraser Black are founders of SA Florist, the successful start-up that recently wowed crowds at Tech4Africa with their Dragons' Den South Africa success story... Read more >> | Zeenat Moorad Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli opened its first boutique in SA this week to boost profitability and brand profile... Read more >> | Woolworths on Wednesday announced the appointment of Zyda Rylands as its new CEO... Read more >> | Taste Holdings, Nedbank and Brimstone Investment have announced the renewal of their partnership, Sisonke, which offers funding to potential franchisees that have the ability but lack the start-up capital to open a franchise... Read more >> | Louise Marsland Claude Hanan is the co-founder of Superbalist.com along with Luke Jedeiken. Superbalist, formerly Citymob, is an online shopping style destination which was acquired by Takealot.com a year ago... Read more >> | Douglas Kruger Take the off-ramp near Soweto, stop at just the right place, and you will meet a man who runs an unusual food stall. It isn't part of any retail chain you've ever heard of and there's nothing quite like it anywhere else in the world... Read more >> | Zeenat Moorad Australia's Cotton On Group will open up to 40 stores across SA before Christmas, chief financial officer Michael Hardwick said yesterday, 31 August 2015... Read more >> | Brandon Bester It's often easy to be in a state of negativity bias; simply reading the news can often be disheartening. However, there is great business sense in turning that frown upside down... Read more >> |
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 | Three-quarters (75%) of the people polled on the personal finance and consumer website said that they did not know what their credit score was with only 25% knowing their credit score... read more>> | | |
 | Beyers Chocolates, the independent South African chocolate manufacturer, has announced that Sweetie Pie is now available in two new flavours... read more>> | |  | IWSR 2014 figures have revealed that The Glenlivet is now the world's largest single malt Scotch whisky brand by volume... read more>> | |  | Rhodes has improved its tomato product range to offer consumers even more delicious and pure convenience and value. The Rhodes tomato philosophy: Real Tomatoes, Real Simple, No Preservatives underpins the revamp and uses improved recipes to ensure a better taste experience... read more>> | | |
 | Victory Park - a community shopping centre in Victory Park, Joburg - has been given an extensive makeover by shopping centre developer and investor the Bentel Group, which has pumped R100 million into its redevelopment... read more>> | |  | Futuregrowth Asset Management took a bold step in 1996 when it launched its Community Property Fund (CPF), dedicated to establishing shopping centres in townships and rural areas. "No-one would finance them," says CPF product manager Smital Rambhai. "They were no-go zones for developers... read more>> | |  | Even while contending with issues such as digital versus real world retail and increasing competition from the entry of international players, South African retailers are encouragingly showing positive growth... read more>> | | |
 | Issued by E-commerce Awards How do South Africans shop online? Statistics gathered from over 90,000 respondents during the 2015 South African E-commerce Awards survey reveal several trends... read more>> | | |
 | Four local 'food masters' have combined their respective culinary talents to create a fascinating lunch menu for guests attending the Nederburg Auction on 11 and 12 September... read more>> | | |
 | Good Snacks, which launched in SA earlier this week, is a monthly subscription box bringing you healthy snacks that are carefully sourced and customised specifically for you... read more>> | |  | RCL Foods bounced back in the year ended June, reporting headline earnings from continuing operations of R964m from a loss of R333m last year... read more>> | |  | The Galliova Food and Health Writers' Awards' organisers have secured a judging panel of foodie personalities that not only represent a cross-section of vibrant local cultures, but also have first-hand experience of five-star food journalism... read more>> | | |
 | According to the latest research from the Franchise Association of South Africa, 90% of franchisors say they are optimistic about future growth in their businesses... read more>> | |  | Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre Tiger Wheel & Tyre is encouraging South Africans to take to the road on Heritage Day, 24 September, and visit their nearest World Heritage Site... read more>> | | |
 | Justin Smith Responsibly sourced timber is better for the environment, better for business and better for everyone involved in the timber trade, but how do we communicate that to consumers? read more>> | | |
 | According to an article entitled The New Cleaning Motto, the professional cleaning industry's approach to cleaning should rank people's health first on its list of priorities... read more>> | | |
 | Fournews, the food and beverage holding group, has announced that it will be continuing its expansion into Africa with another five stores to open during the 2015/16 financial year... read more>> | |  | Butlers is calling for entries to its challenge, in which bartenders are asked to enter six consecutive challenges showing off various skills, including personal service style, innovation and building a signature cocktail... read more>> | | |
 | Focusing on South Africa's 'Big Five' growth opportunities could deliver significant GDP growth, create jobs and confound a rising sense of pessimism about the nation's future prospects... read more>> | | |
 | The Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Lebogang Maile, recently convened with township shopkeepers in Tembisa to discuss a dispute over municipal rates and service charges... read more>> | | |
 | Issued by Pyrotec There are many factors to consider when choosing the right coding solution for your business, from total cost of ownership to whether the machine's environmental credentials are in line with your company values... read more>> | | |
 | Nestea has secured six top, local celebrities to plunge backwards into a body of water in an effort to raise up to R100,000 for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa... read more>> | |  | On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Christian Horsfall and Jason Xenopolous from NATIVE VML... read more>> | |  | Puma has announced an endorsement contract with rising track star Jenna Prandini, under which the 2015 USATF National 200m and NCAA 100m champion will join Puma's group of athletes, which includes Usain Bolt, and will add more depth to Puma's female portfolio... read more>> | |  | Magdalena Werminska No doubt that coupon codes, flash sales and promotions associate with a positive customer experience - those who have ever saved money during sales or by using coupons know that there is a satisfaction in saving money... read more>> | | |
 | 32 Clothing, an off-price retailer modelled on the TJMax and TKMax concepts overseas, has launched to give shoppers on a budget a new home... read more>> | |  | Furniture, home and lifestyle brand Habitat is to open its first pop-up store at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town on 20 October 2015... read more>> | |  | Two of SA's largest retailers yesterday offered a measure of consumers' financial health and the economy when they posted mixed-sales growth, indicating a squeeze on household spending, writes Zeenat Moorad... read more>> | | |
 | Mr Price's share plunged yesterday after saying its first half sales growth slowed to 9% from the matching period's 15%... read more>> | |  | Mr Price Group's total sales grew by 9% in the first 21 weeks of its the financial year, compared to sales growth of 4.6% in the year-earlier period, the retail company said on Tuesday in a trading update for the period ended 22 August 2015... read more>> | |  | Zeenat Moorad Cashbuild (CSB) reported a 35% rise in full-year profit on Tuesday, signalling an improvement in the building materials market... read more>> | |  | Colleen Goko Grand Parade Investments (GPL‚ GPI) on Tuesday, 1 September 2015, said its fledgling Burger King fast food franchise had made a loss for the second consecutive year... read more>> | |  | Mark Allix Italtile's turnover and trading profit had rocketed in the year ended June, despite subdued market conditions, results from the tile retailer and franchisor showed on Thursday, 27 August... read more>> | |  | Marc Hasenfuss CAPE TOWN - Pioneer Food Group, the consumer brands conglomerate, has defied a softer consumer market in certain key product categories, a vibrant trading update released at the weekend showed... read more>> | | Issued by BDpro | | |
 | Neville Melville Has the culture of non-compliance and non-payment that is increasingly prevalent amongst the general population spread to businesses? If the recent experience of the office of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) is anything to go by, it may well have done so... read more>> | | |  | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Australian supermarket giant Woolworths on Friday posted a 12.5 percent slide in full-year net profit and announced its chairman was stepping down, just months after the group's chief executive quit... read more>> | |  | NEW YORK, USA: Swiss food giant Nestle is being sued in the United States for allegedly knowingly allowing its Fancy Feast cat food to contain fish from a Thai supplier that uses slave labour... read more>> | | | More International | |
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 | Linda Trim Have you ever spent the day at work but never actually achieved anything? Have no fear, you are not alone. Due to poor workplace well-being, presenteeism is a phenomenon spreading far and wide across the globe... read more>> | |  | Velia Duncan Mark Tutssel, Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide, famously said that "creativity is the logical conclusion to brilliant thinking". What he didn't say is: "Brilliant thinking is the logical conclusion to brilliant insights". But he should have... read more>> | | |  | Ruth Cooper Stepping foot into the Sea Point boutique hotel the Winchester Mansions really feels as if one is stepping back in time. The retro 70s' décor of the rooms will have you wishing you wore a sparkly flared jumpsuit, so as to fit in all the better. read more>> | |
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