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So much in store, in more ways than one This week, #BrandManagerMonth saw Mokebe Thulo from HDI Youth Marketeers speak on how to market to millennials at the Future-Ready Marketing Conference, and Marina Loubser from Coca-Cola SA share on how they're localising the new 'One Brand' global marketing strategy. While Daisy Masiangoako explains 'the Woolworths difference' when it comes to branding for the leading retailer's private label brands. Big news for Spar and marking its second investment in Europe, is its venture into Switzerland where it will be rolling out a "relatively large international expansion". The local food retailer concluded an agreement to acquire 60% of the ordinary shares of Spar Holding, also known as Spar Switzerland, for Sf44.5m on 1 April. The agreement also gives Spar the right to buy the remaining 40% of the company after five years for Sf6.3m, as reported by Business Day. Danette Breitenbach explains why "retail in Africa is still a good bet" according to Eben Gerryts, who recently released the latest PwC report, So Much in Store. Jessica Taylor, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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Jessica Taylor Coca-Cola recently launched the One Brand global marketing strategy that, "for the first time ever, unites Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light/Diet, Coca-Cola Zero and Coca-Cola Life under the iconic Coca-Cola brand positioning in one global creative campaign: Taste the Feeling." Read | Danette Breitenbach The forecast for retailers in Africa remains buoyant in the long term, despite the headwinds in Africa such as falling commodity prices and the slowing of the Chinese economy. This is according to the inaugural PwC's report So Much In Store, which was released recently in Johannesburg... Read | Jessica Taylor Here, Daisy Masiangoako, marketing manager of Woolworths Food: Long Life, explains 'the Woolworths difference' when it comes to branding... Read | Jessica Taylor Face-to-face engagement is the way to speak to our young people, says Mokebe Thulo, portfolio manager of HDI Youth Marketeers, who recently spoke on the Sunday Times Generation Next study at the Future-Ready Marketing Conference on Thursday, 10 March at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg... Read | Alistair Anderson Venturing into Switzerland was a major coup for the Spar group, CEO Graham O'Connor said on Friday, adding that he had turned down deals in two other geographies, having chosen the developed market, which was "an exceptional fit"... Read | Spar South Africa has acquired a 60% stake in Spar Switzerland for R690 million... Read |
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 | The Eastgate Shopping Centre in Johannesburg is nearing the completion of its 24-month refurbishment and extension programme... read | | |
 | Nicky Smith Steinhoff's daring bid for Darty has paid off as the board of the French retailer has agreed to a R15bn deal, securing the top position for Steinhoff's Conforama business in Europe's third-largest economy... read | |  | Viccy Baker A lowering of obesity rates in Mexico has been attributed in part to the introduction of a 10% tax on sugary drinks in 2014... read | |  | Despite fears that local coffee prices will drastically increase due to a shortage of beans from Brazil, coupled with the entrance of Starbucks into the local market, prices will remain stable and steadily increase at realistic levels... read | |  | Marc Hasenfuss Investment heavyweight Remgro hiked its interim dividend 9.5%, despite seeing its intrinsic net asset value dribble down, and being in the unfamiliar position of carrying a meaningful debt load on its balance sheet... read | | |
 | Issued by Verve The 'Make my Magnum' experience is back in South Africa with a brand new Pleasure Store!... read | | |
 | The Zone @Rosebank has introduced a vertical living wall that runs alongside the News Café, Bombay Blues and RocoMamas, which are situated on the ground floor of The Zone Boulevard, creating an outstanding piece of natural beauty... read | | |
 | Robbie Johnson Despite the fact that the digital age has encouraged more people to shop and browse products online, physical stores are still, surprisingly, the number one destination for shoppers, according to the global PwC consumer survey: "Total Retail: Retailers and the Age of Disruption". read | | |
 | Mauritian business representatives descended on Durban on Monday, and will be in Johannesburg later this week, to promote the country's trade opportunities in textile manufacturing, accessories, jewellery, and agricultural products... read | | |
 | Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the international fashion retailer, is to open a store in the new Mall of Africa, Joburg on 28 April, 2016. The new store is set to offer customers an extensive shopping experience with over 3600m² of global fashion. read | | |
 | Milk's favourite cookie recently launched a new flavour: chocolate crème... read | | |
 | Marc Hasenfuss Empowerment group Grand Parade Investments (GPI) is pursuing its expansion of its Burger King franchise with a little less relish, as competition intensifies and cost pressures in the domestic fast-food segment increase... read | | |
 | Woolworths is on a journey to reduce drastically the amount of water it uses by putting water use in focus in stores, offices, distribution centres and across the supply chain... read | |  | Clinton Smith Ignorance, as they say, is bliss - except when it involves 'green' practices that are merely harming the environment in a different way, or having no effect at all. As the popularity of eco-friendly products continues to rise, manufactures and distributors are attempting to differentiate their products through the use of inaccurate statements, skewed facts and downright myths... read | | |
 | Alistair Anderson Shareholder activist Chris Logan has praised packaging group Nampak for being more transparent over the currency risks it faces in Nigeria and Angola, as well as more circumspect regarding further investments in those countries. read | | |
 | Linda Ensor The grocery retail sector inquiry launched last year by the Competition Commission was very significant and could address issues of food prices and market access, the economic development minister said on Tuesday... read | | |
 | Oreos has developed a new campaign, Open Up with Oreo, which will run in more than 50 countries this year, including South Africa. The campaign will share the positive message of asking fans to open up their hearts to others while offering local consumers the chance to win one of three family trips to New York City worth R200,000 each... read | |  | Issued by Rocket Creative Design & Display Display solutions need not be ultracomplex nor expensive to deliver the necessary functionality and aesthetics required by brands to promote within retail... read | | |
 | Fifi Peters Botswana-based retailer Choppies has missed targets to break even in SA this year due to the rapid deterioration in consumer spend in the country's mining areas, where most of its stores are located... read | | |
 | Motor sales in SA continue to decline as the effects of last year's multiple interest rate hikes become apparent.
Measured in nominal terms (current prices), motor trade sales decreased 2.7%... read | |  | Wholesale trade sales measured in real terms (constant 2012 prices) were down 4% year on year in January 2016, Statistics SA data showed on Thursday... read | |  | Fifi Peters Middle-class working women pressed for time were increasingly browsing through digital aisles to do their shopping, results from online retailer HomeChoice showed on Tuesday... read | | |
 | Graeme Pitt The Africa rising business paradigm has lost a certain amount of traction due to plummeting oil prices and economic pressure globally, with many businesses shifting focus to their local operations. There is, however, still immense potential for business growth on the African continent, but companies do not have the same scope for a trial-and-error approach and have to get it right the first time. This is where business-driven market research really comes into its own... read | | |  | SAN FRANCISCO - Online retail colossus Amazon is seeking a US patent on using selfies - instead of passwords - for shopping when using smartphones... read | | | More International | |
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 | Leigh Andrews Imagine walking into a bank and being greeted by a robot that uses facial recognition to identify you and your standing in the bank, and possibly predict the service you've come in for - it's not science fiction, this is already a reality in Japan. Here's how business as we know it is about to be disrupted for good... read | | |  | Ruth Cooper I have a love/hate relationship with tapas. When done right they offer so many different bites of deliciousness and are perfect for sharing with those you love... read | |
|  | Weylandts, furniture and decor outfitters, are seeking a motivated and ambitious national visual merchandising manager to join their team at the head office in Cape Town. Read more >> |
| Weylandts have a great opportunity for an experienced retail manager at their store in Green Point. Working in a beautiful space, running the showroom in accordance to overall company policy. Read more >> |
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