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Falling sales, retailers need to devise new strategies
Statistics SA last week revealed that growth in South Africa's retail sales slowed to 1.9% year-on-year in April, from a revised 2.7% in March, down from economist's 3.5% projections. 19 Jun 2013 10:42
The Beautiful Store launches online
The Beautiful Store is a recently launched niche online store that offers an extensive range of quality products, supported by service, allowing both local and international buyers a way to purchase gifts for South African consumers with style. 19 Jun 2013 10:20
Marketing of Agricultural Products Amendment Bill is open for comment
The Marketing of Agricultural Products Amendment Bill is open for public comment having been published by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the Government Gazette (General Notice No. 610 of 2013, Government Gazette No. 36562, Vol. 576) on 14 June 2013. 20 Jun 2013 07:23

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Brakpan commuters stranded by bus strike
Thousands of bus passengers in Ekurhuleni townships have been stranded for three weeks after workers of a major bus company went on strike, demanding the same pay as other drivers get in the Gauteng region. 20 Jun 2013 07:02
Crowd funding develops South African 3-in-1 smart bike
To raise funds for the further development of the Ybike, its industrial design and product development company, Chrome Cherry Design Studio has used Thundafund, an online crowd funding café. Reportedly, it broke South African records by raising R29,250 of its required R100,000 start up funding in just one week. 19 Jun 2013 11:27
Students limited by poor credit records
Every year thousands of students join tertiary institutions and take the first step towards shaping their future. With this, comes their entry into the credit world, enabled by a student card and proof of registration at a tertiary institution. 19 Jun 2013 12:52
Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands
Famous Brands has reported that its franchise sales increased 16.8% in the March to May quarter with a 16% improvement in South Africa and a 27.2% improvement in the rest of Africa region. 19 Jun 2013 11:34
Officials to meet over Transnet tenders
[Nicky Smith] The Department of Trade and Industry has called for a meeting of top government officials after almost a year of tireless lobbying by specialised spring manufacturer Springmaster over the role state-owned Transnet Engineering (TE) has been playing in the rail engineering sector. 19 Jun 2013 07:45
Toffee spread launches with three flavours
Sweet Temptations Toffees has just launched a new handmade toffee spread in three flavours - Original Caramel Toffee, Caramel Toffee with Roasted Pecan Nuts and Caramel Toffee with Sea Salt Flakes. 19 Jun 2013 10:07
Key features of informational labelling
[Issued by Pyrotec] Pyrotec PackMedia, a leading provider of innovative on-pack solutions, recently conducted research to identify what was most important to their clients within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. 19 Jun 2013 11:45
Aspen's offer for GSK's thrombosis drugs
[Tamar Kahn] SA's biggest generic drug manufacturer Aspen Pharmacare has offered to buy GlaxoSmithKline's thrombosis drugs and their associated manufacturing site‚ in a potential deal which it says could generate turnover of £300m a year. 19 Jun 2013 08:59
Van Niekerk to run Fountainhead
[Nick Hedley] Former SA Corporate Real Estate Fund's managing director Len van Niekerk has been appointed chief executive of Fountainhead Property Trust (FPT)‚ according to a statement released on Tuesday (18 June). 19 Jun 2013 08:10
Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! The winner will be picked via a lucky draw and announced on 1 July 2013 on Biz, Facebook and Twitter. 18 Jun 2013 12:09
Edcon secures franchise rights to UK's Dune brand
[Zeenat Moorad] Edcon, the unlisted owner of clothing chains Edgars and Jet, announced late last week that it had been granted the South African franchise rights for Dune, a UK-based fashion footwear and accessories brand. 18 Jun 2013 14:54
SABMiller signs cooperation deal with Kopparberg Brewery
Global breweing giant SABMiller (SAB) has signed a cooperation agreement with Swedish brewer Kopparberg Brewery AB for the long term licensing of Kopparberg cider products in selected markets. 18 Jun 2013 15:03
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Women prisoners launch fashion label
ROME, ITALY: Women's prison workshops across Italy are joining up under a new commercial fashion brand they hope will help encourage more detainees to learn the trade and give them hope for a future on the outside. 6 Jun 2013 08:00


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