the Retail community of South Africa

SAB's performance in line with expectations

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:08:00 +0200

The South African Breweries Limited, SABMiller plc's local operation, on Thursday, 19 November 2009, announced a solid performance with a volume trend in line with expectations for the first half of the financial year.
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Latin American banana producers accept EU offer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +0200

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Diplomats Latin American banana producing countries have agreed to an EU offer to cut banana tariffs, diplomats said, a move that could end the longest-standing dispute at the World Trade Organisation.
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Consumer product regulator gets tough

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:31:00 +0200

Inspectors from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications will be conducting more raids around the country in the next few weeks before Christmas. This follows a swoop on and confiscation of unsafe consumer products around Gauteng last week, acting CEO Bongani Khanyile has said.
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Another closure at Gonubie mall

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:00 +0200

Gonubie's beleaguered King's Mall has suffered another blow with the liquidation and subsequent closure of the Dros restaurant.
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Commercial property gold rush

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:00 +0200

Commercial property in SA's central business districts is booming, Alliance Group says.
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Octanorm celebrates 40 years in exhibitions

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:00 +0200

The Octanorm System, one of the recognized leaders in exhibition, shop fitting and point of sale industries, celebrates 40 years in the production of re-usable lightweight stand construction systems.
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Halls help prevent repeat of 'anthem fiasco'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:00 +0200

While South Africans across the globe are doing their level best to ensure that Ras Dumisani never repeats his performance of the national anthem, Cadbury South Africa has come up with a sure-fire way to ensure that the apparently well-known reggae singer will be in better voice - should he be given the opportunity to sing it again.
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International honours for Tops GM

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:23:00 +0200

Raymond Edwards, GM Liquor, for Tops at Spar was inducted into The Keepers of the Quaich as well as the Commanderie Du Bontemps this year. Edwards is only one of about 25 people in South Africa who has earned the title of Keeper and one of just three people in South Africa who has earned such the Commanderie du Bontemps.
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'Healthier' tacos shells

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:17:00 +0200

Old El Paso taco shells now contain sunflower oil, making them a 'healthier' option. They will also have lower salt and cholesterol, with no compromise to taste.
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Protea website gets a facelift

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 +0200

The redesigned “global window” for Protea Hotels went live yesterday and is said to be fully optimised for the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2010. This multi-functional website incorporates a simple user interface supported by a powerful backend.
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