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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream... and frappuccinos Optimistic about growth demand in the ice cream category, Unilever has invested R600m in a state-of-the-art ice cream factory. Located in Midrand, the factory is one of 40 Unilever ice cream factories across the globe, and sets new standards in green and low-cost manufacturing in accordance with the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan. Franchise specialist Taste Holdings has confirmed plans for a rights issue to raise R226m to fund the expansion of the recently acquired Starbucks coffee chain licence for South Africa, as well as growth initiatives at its jewellery franchising hub, reports Business Day. Vunani Securities analyst Anthony Clark is sceptical: "I like the brands the company owns, but without meaningful returns, Taste is trading on promise ... it's nothing more than foam in a coffee cup." Looking forward to Retail Congress Africa, we interviewed Paula Disberry who will be sharing insights into the challenges and opportunities of omni-channel based on her experience as Head of Retail Operations at Woolworths. Disberry: "I will share the views of customers in Africa and their changing expectations, the major capabilities that need to be built, and some of our learnings to date." And something for our fashion friends to diarise is a gala celebration and dinner auction on 14 November hosted by Klûk CGDT, in collaboration with The Sunflower Fund. This is the latest in a long line of collaborative events held with The Sunflower Fund to raise awareness and funds for the South African Bone Marrow Registry. Jessica Taylor, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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Just in time for the party season, Klûk CGDT, in collaboration with The Sunflower Fund, are inviting you to a gala celebration and dinner auction on 14 November. On show will be designers Malcolm Kluk and Christaan Gabriël du Toit's latest collection, fittingly called Enchanted Evening... Read | ReMe, an innovative smartphone application launching in South Africa in October is set to empower small to medium-sized enterprises... Read | CAPE TOWN - Franchise specialist Taste Holdings, which is building a local footprint for global brands Starbucks and Dominos, will raise a significant dollop of fresh capital for the third time in less than 14 months... Read | Unilever South Africa has opened its first state-of-the-art ice cream factory in Africa in the Lords View Industrial Park, Midrand. The factory is one of 40 Unilever ice cream factories across the globe and sets new standards in green manufacturing and low-cost manufacturing, respectively... Read | South African retailer Pick n Pay (PIK, PWK) on Tuesday said growing its business outside SA remained a strategic priority for the company "notwithstanding the challenging trading conditions facing some regions"... Read | Jessica Taylor Speaking at Retail Congress Africa next month, Paula Disberry will share her insight into the challenges and opportunities of omni-channel based on her experience as Head of Retail Operations at Woolworths... Read |
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 | In the past 18 months Taste Holdings had secured the exclusive southern African development agreements for both Starbucks Coffee and Domino's Pizza, which has underpinned its long-term growth opportunities, CEO Carlo Gonzaga said... read | |  | Pick n Pay has reported a substantial increase in sales growth and profit for the half-year ending 31 August 2015... read | |  | Colleen Goko Specialist retailer Verimark (VMK) on Monday reported its results for the six months ended August 2015, which showed little change from the losses it reported in the year-earlier period... read | | |
 | The Northmead Square shopping centre in Benoni has embarked on a R90-million upgrade that will introduce a new-generation Woolworths Food store of around 1800m² to the centre and give the centre a fresh, modern makeover... read | |  | The Morningside Shopping Centre has achieved a record performance in September, recording its highest monthly turnover since its opening in June 2009... read | | Issued by INET BFA | | |
 | Foschini wants everyone to #ThinkPink this month in aid of breast cancer awareness, by inviting people to wear the change they want to see in the world by partnering the non-profit social enterprise Relate Bracelets and Pink Drive... read | | |
 | Issued by Global CX Day Customer Experience "passionata" and professionals gathered on 6 October to show-and-tell and share their stories. Like a Harley Davidson community of bikers on a breakfast run they strutted their stuff... read | | |
 | This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's views on online advertising - pop-up ads and online purchase behaviour in particular... read | |  | Sven Hammar The Christmas shopping rush will soon be upon us and the only thing we can be certain of is that the online shopping of gifts will continue to increase. We can also be sure that many e-customers will be disappointed with their online shopping experiences. Time is money, so here are my Top 10 tips for e-commerce success this Christmas... read | | |
 | Dora Jurd At a time when H&M is about to submerge the South African fashion market, let's have a look at its last spot: 'Close the loop'... read | |  | Ngxokolo was selected for 21 Icons South Africa Season 3 for using traditional Xhosa beadwork motifs and patterns, to celebrate the rich heritage of the Xhosa culture through providing traditional clothing for Xhosa initiation rituals... read | |  | Issued by M&C Saatchi Abel Earlier this year, leading retailer Edgars partnered with advertising agency M&C Saatchi Abel to give its website a complete makeover... read | | |
 | The new Scintilla vintage - the signature Méthode Cap Classique from The House of J.C. Le Roux - which recently won a Gold Medal at the 2015 Veritas Awards, has just been released... read | |  | Danette Breitenbach The increased affluent levels in the country - and even the continent - have given rise to a higher uptake of luxury brands. Single malt whisky is one of these brands, as proved by the fact that it is ahead of the total category growth... read | |  | The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the release of Jack Daniel's Sinatra Century, the brand's latest collaboration with the Sinatra family to celebrate the day that Frank would've turned 100 years old... read | |  | The Carrol Boyes Limited Edition Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011 Méthode Cap Classique has won Best MCC of the Year at the 2015 Michelangelo Wine Awards... read | |  | Three Ships Whisky has launched a rare single cask single malt whisky to showcase the extraordinary whisky crafted at The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington... read | | | | |
 | Issued by Simpsons Attorneys All it takes is a split-second. You're reaching for your favourite bottle of tomato sauce in the supermarket and the next thing you're head over heels and paying closer attention to the fluorescent lights. read | |  | Issued by Rentokil Initial 15 October is Global Handwashing day; a day dedicated to increasing awareness around the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent disease and save lives... read | | |
 | The news that the South African manufacturing sector is technically in recession will make expansion into Africa's high-growth countries and regions more attractive to companies looking to ride the economic boom that is beginning to transform sub-Saharan Africa and further north on the continent... read | | |
 | Twelve ice cream and sorbet products are being recalled by retailer Woolworths... read | | |
 | On the latest Biz Takeouts Marketing and Media Radio show, host Warren Harding interviewed Claire Cobbledick about the IMC Conference Johannesburg... read | |  | The Foschini Group's Sportscene is rolling out a number of pop-up shops, branded as The Scene, across the country, which will feature a special selection of the hottest sneakers, clothing and accessories from leading brands... read | | |
 | Issued by Sensory Intelligence Consulting To remain a leader in your industry you need to be relentless about customer excellence, innovative in your thinking and implementations, and need to go the extra mile to retain your staff... read | | |
 | Pick n Pay opened three socalled Next Generation stores in its first half, emblems of its turnaround progress and a blueprint for future stores, the retailer said this week... read | | |
 | NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores cut its profit outlook due to increased spending on employee wages and e-commerce on Wednesday, sending shares in the world's largest retailer plunging... read | |  | Zeenat Moorad Strong sales growth in Pick n Pay's half-year has signalled a turnaround in the retailer's fortunes, as its recovery plan shows clear signs of improvement... read | | |  | THE HAGUE - Dutch beer giant Heineken said on Thursday it had acquired a majority stake in Slovenian brewer Pivovarna Lasko for 120 million euros ($135 million), another consolidation move in the sector just days after the biggest brewer AB InBev reached a deal to buy rival SABMiller... read | |  | SAN FRANSISCO - Uber on Wednesday unveiled its local delivery service for three US cities, aiming for a slice of the fast-growing segment... read | |  | NEW YORK - US soda giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among the companies competing for a minority stake in Greek yogurt maker Chobani, a person familiar with the process said Tuesday... read | | | More International | |
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 | Tarryn Pitchers Are you prepared to fail? Many of us have practiced something for years, consistently going after your dream, applying hours of dedication to our craft or ability... read | |  | Naseem Javed At the risk of being too risky and 'out of the box crazy', societies all over the world would often reject raw and bold entrepreneurialism... read | |  | Kim Andersen The concepts of digitisation and digital transformation have been floated in endless conversations about the future of commerce... read | |
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