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DSA announces sales growth of 12.4%

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:07:00 +0200

The latest industry results for the direct selling industry indicate that sales in South Africa increased from R7.152 billion in 2011 to R7.625 billion in 2012 and export sales increased from R657 million to R1.154 billion in 2012, giving a growth of 12.4%.
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Climate can affect retail decisions

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:26:00 +0200

Recent North American research into the effect of room temperatures on decision-making indicates that higher temperatures can hamper performance on complex decision-making processes. This has significance in the retail industry, as South Africa heads into winter.
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SA retail trade sales up 2.8%

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:59:00 +0200

Retail trade sales measured in constant (2012) prices increased 2.8% year-on-year (y/y) in March from an upwardly revised 3.9% (3.8%) y/y increase in February‚ figures from Statistics SA showed on Wednesday, 15 May 2013.
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Coface report highlights strain on SA's growth

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:00 +0200

The Coface Group, a worldwide leader in credit insurance, has released its latest report on South African growth prospects, taking into account the mining and export slumps. Overall, economic activity remains generally sluggish while upside risks to inflation have increased due to a weaker rand. Coface believes that this will persuade the Monetary Policy Committee to keep policy neutral over an extended period, with interest rates remaining unchanged for most of 2013. A reversal in policy easing is likely only late in the year or even in 2014.
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Baby cereal tests indicate high level of GMOs

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:00 +0200

A study conducted on baby food in South Africa has revealed high levels of genetically modified organisms (GMO).
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Satisfaction guaranteed - SA rates retailers, fuel stations

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:10:00 +0200

The South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi), a national economic indicator of customer satisfaction, has released the results for supermarkets and fuel stations, with Woolworths and Caltex receiving the highest scores.
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Survey reveals South Africans believe coffee is 'vital' at work

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:55:00 +0200

The Daily Buzz Coffee Workplace Survey about South African's attitudes to coffee in the workplace found that over 80% of respondents believe drinking coffee at work is vital or at least important to their productivity levels. It also revealed that 64% of respondents believe that their coffee routine is extremely important or important to their happiness at work.
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Optimism high amongst African business students

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:44:00 +0200

A new study shows that African business students are amongst the most optimistic in the world when it comes to the economy, with 55% feeling positive about their country's economy compared with this time last year, a higher percentage than anywhere else in the world. The world average was 50%.
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Understanding the competition - the only way to develop the competitive edge

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:13:00 +0200

Competitor research is vital to any successful product range. In fact it would be almost impossible for any brand to establish an effective unique selling proposition (USP) without first analysing the strengths and weaknesses of its competitors. A brand's competitor analysis should form part of its category positioning strategy.
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Clean Slate Brands are the future

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:09:00 +0200

LONDON, UK: Heritage is the new baggage. The future belongs to Clean Slate Brands.
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