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Insights to create more impact Last week saw the Cape Town version of Business of Design 2016, one week on from the Johannesburg event. Leigh Andrews summarises Day 1 of #BODCT here, saying that a strong message for all attendees was to use these insights to create more impactful designs than ever before, in any industry. She also interviewed Mike Abel, chief executive partner and Robert Grace, founding partner: head of strategy at M&C Saatchi Abel on their talk, ' The power of the idea', sharing further insights into the changing notion of the big idea over the years and how to make it more effective in the age of the customer. For more #BOD coverage, have a read through my article on Sorbet CEO Ian Fuhr's talk on brand loyalty, my #WomensMonth-themed Q&A with The Creamery founder Kate Schrire, and my interview with Business of Design's head of programme, Tracy Lynn Chemaly. In other news, speaking at the Shoprite's full year results presentation in Cape Town on Tuesday, CEO Whitey Basson hinted at offshore expansion. On the subject, South African entrepreneur Lauren de Swardt, who recently launched her franchise, Kids Emporium in the UK, shares insights into what makes a brand stand out in a foreign country. As #WomensMonth nears a close, Andrews looks into how Y&R's #BreakTheMould campaign is flipping the script on 'gender-specific' toys, with gender-neutral toys like Iron Chef, Ninja Fairy and Princessaurus delighting children while perplexing parents. Jessica Tennant, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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Undeterred by Brexit, South African entrepreneur Lauren de Swardt launched her franchise, Kids Emporium in Guildford, England. While the store only officially opened in July 2016, it is already creating a stir in the UK... Read | Colleen Goko Shoprite Holdings could be expanding abroad, according to CEO Whitey Basson, but he would not be drawn into the nitty-gritty... Read | Jessica Tennant With over 265,000 loyalty members to date, Sorbet Group's CEO Ian Fuhr recently shared insights on the subject of developing brand loyalty at Business of Design in Johannesburg... Read |
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|  | Leigh Andrews With lack of diversity and gender equality strongly in the media spotlight this month, the timing of Y&R Cape Town's #BreakTheMould campaign couldn't have been better... read | |
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 | Pericles Anetos Tile and sanitaryware retailer Italtile reported on Thursday that headline earnings per share increased 21% to 86.9c in the year to end-June... read | |  | Robert Laing Massmart halved its interim dividend to 74.1c from the matching period's 146c... read | |  | Robert Laing A late winter depressed clothing sales, but retail chain Woolworths still managed to grow after-tax profit 40% to R4.35bn, it reported on Thursday morning... read | |  | Robert Laing Grocery chain Shoprite grew profit faster than sales despite holding food price increases below inflation, CEO Whitey Basson said in its results statement on Tuesday... read | |  | Fifi Peters RCL Foods' share price endured a plucking on Thursday after its profit warning sent SA's second-largest chicken producer falling as much as 6% on the JSE... read | | |
 | Alistair Anderson Liberty intends to list part of its premium property portfolio on the JSE as a real estate investment trust (Reit) in December... read | | |
 | Making their first appearance together in South Africa, MasterChef Australia judges Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston will host The Longest Dinner Table on 7 September in aid of Stop Hunger Now Southern Africa. read | |  | The Bic Clic ballpoint pen celebrates 60 years of smooth writing by releasing a limited edition silver and gold Bic Clic pen pack that benefits underprivileged children... read | |  | Based on the successfully launch of the SASKO Siyasizana Daycare Project in Thembisa in 2015, the programme has now been rolled out in the Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha communities of Cape Town... read | | |
 | Businesses used to compete against one another on one of three fronts: price, quality of product or service, or superior marketing. In the digital age, these factors are taking a back seat to something that is altogether more difficult to define... read | | |
 | PayU has launched a real time recurring (RTR) offering, called PayU Xpress that provides South Africa's e-commerce stores with a platform for their shift to a one-click checkout, offering increased customer engagement and the potential for increased sales through improved customer conversions... read | |  | DPD Laser has rolled out an advanced mobile technology platform in its Dawn Wing and Time Freight businesses, offering customers real-time visibility and control of their deliveries... read | |  | Taking advantage of the rising online purchases in South Africa, Good Buy Jo offers consumers a place where they can search for things they want, across multiple online stores in one location... read | |
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 | PriceCheck, which provides an online product comparison tool, has named the finalists for its annual Tech & E-Commerce Awards. Culminating in a high profile awards evening, the judging process is marked by transparency and the independence of all involved. read | | |
 | Philani Mlatshwayo, from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has been crowned the winner of Sandwich Baron's 'Varsity Eat Off' competition... read | |  | Speakers have been announced for the 20th Congress of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre 7-9 September 2016... read | |  | Issued by Scan Display Scan Retail will be exhibiting at the 20th Annual Congress of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), taking place from Wednesday to Friday, 7-9 September, at the Sandton Convention Centre... read | | |
 | The Skip Fashion Exchange, featuring as a pop-up shop at Melrose Arch from 9am - 6pm on 26 August to 4 September 2016, offers participants a unique chance to exchange their high-end clothes for premium replacements. Amanda Du Pont, Palesa Mahlaba and Roxy Burger have all contributed to the exchange, so there are some celebrity fashion items in the mix. read | | |
 | The Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge uncovered that pure fruit, more texture, greater structure, versatility and pushed boundaries is what Chenin Blanc is all about... read | |  | Three Ships Whisky has launched a limited edition 10-year-old single malt that carries a 2005 vintage statement. It follows the successful release of the first single malt launched in 2003 and the collector's tin series over a three-year period in 2010, 2011 and 2012... read | |  | Cerebos has launched Cerebos Lite Salt, which contains 65% sodium chloride with 35% potassium chloride, a salt alternative that will allow consumers to make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their salt intake... read | |  | Heineken is launching Strongbow Apple Cider in South Africa this month, offering more variety and choice, including Gold Apple, Original Dry and Red Berries... read | |  | Wendy Knowler A nutritious version of Nutella has earned six Stellenbosch University food science students second place in the International Union of Food Science and Technology's (IUFoST) Food Science Students Fighting Hunger product development competition... read | | |
 | A loaf of bread will cost South African consumers nearly R1 more to buy at the till following the approval of an increase in the import duty on wheat, according to the National Chamber of Milling... read | | |
 | Marc Hasenfuss Packaging group Transpaco, renowned for its no-frills operational approach and smart acquisition strategy, defied sluggish economic conditions to post a 38% increase in the bottom line in the year to end-June... read | |  | Candace van Zyl A few decades ago, packaging companies needed many more tons of machinery to produce the output that they do today... read | |  | Issued by Pyrotec Pyrotec PackMedia, distributor of Do-It Hang Tabs and Display Strips, offers a variety of hang tabs and a display strip option that are sure to meet all of your retail merchandising needs... read | | |
 | Gerhard Badenhorst The tax court recently considered the VAT status of delivery fees charged by a taxpayer that carries on a fast-foods delivery business... read | |  | Ann Crotty Court papers in the unprecedented legal battle between furniture retailer Lewis Group and shareholder Dave Woollam provide details of the extremes to which management allegedly went to hide the grim reality of the group's poor performance... read | |  | Cosmetic counterfeits not only deprive companies of revenue but also can damage consumers' skin and bodies, which is often overlooked by consumers purchasing 'discount' brands. The counterfeit market increases in scope annually and policing it is costly and difficult in Africa, a new and growing target for these crime syndicates... read | | |
 | Stereotypical views of masculinity are changing and modern masculinity is taking centre stage, which is why Unilever is introducing a new Axe for a New Man... read | |
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 | Shaun Evertse, Issued by Eazybranch In many ways, it makes sense that RFID tagging would be the future for warehousing and supply chain, but while RFID tagging has some staggering benefits, there are a number of prohibitors to their adoption... read | | |
 | Implementing the controversial sugar tax by next year may prove difficult as the supporting legislative and operational framework might not be ready in time. read | |  | Just when both sides are getting all hot and bothered about sugar tax, the number crunchers step in to give their view... read | | |
 | Answering a call from customers for quality and affordable water, Engen's Pure Water On Tap water bars enable customers to either refill their own bottles or purchase pre-filled supplies at reduced rates... read | | |  | BRUSSELS - The world's top brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev will cut around 5,500 jobs after it completes its huge merger with rival SABMiller, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP on Friday... read | |  | NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores jumped on Thursday on better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, while the broader market was essentially flat in early trade... read | |  | LUCKNOW - Coca-Cola has temporarily halted operations at a bottling plant in northern India over alleged environmental violations, an ongoing controversy which has dogged its factories in the country... read | | | More International | |
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 | As a country we have been lauded for our progressive constitution, but women are still underrepresented in leadership positions... read | |
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| Norman Vincent Peale "Change your thoughts and you change your world." Charles Atlas "Step by step and the thing is done." Lao Tzu "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." Eleanor Roosevelt "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." H. Jackson Brown, Jr. "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." |
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