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Health-on-the-go

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:35:00 +0200

Vital Health Foods has been leading the health industry in South Africa for 62 years (and counting). They have become known for manufacturing all their vitamins under pharmaceutical standards*, making them the leader in quality and innovation.
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Not enough environmentally sustainable business strategies

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36:00 +0200

The Supply Chain Intelligence Report (SCIR) 2009 found that 41.3% of the companies from the major industries in the country, including the automotive, food and beverage, mining, construction, transportation and chemical sectors did not have, or had no plans to incorporate metrics to measure their impact on the environment.
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Will the fashion police blow the whistle in 2010?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0200

One of the most prolific media spectacles off the pitch during the 2006 FIFA World Cup - and sure to be replicated in 2010 - was the shopping spree of the English footballers' wives and girlfriends (also known as WAGs).
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Retail awards for Western Cape

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:00 +0200

The South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Special Star Regional Awards 2009 took place on Thursday 29 October 2009 in Cape Town for the Western Cape region. In a first for the South African retail industry, this event combined the announcement of the regional winners as well as the category winners of the Footprint Marketing Awards.
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Mall of the North provides economic benefits to Limpopo

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:55:00 +0200

One of Limpopo province's largest commercial real estate investment, the R1.2 billion Mall of the North, is currently on schedule for opening in early 2011. It is in a prime location in the easy-to-access, central node of Bendor, a rapidly developing component of Polokwane, in the heart of its growth corridor, ideally sited at the intersection of the N1 and a provincial road.
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Vital adds value to communities and businesses through winter promotion

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:48:00 +0200

Vital Heath Foods, driven by a passion for creating a healthy nation, recently launched a winter promotion to highlight to consumers which supplements they can use to boost their immune systems. Pharmacies were encouraged to share this vital information with their customers and by doing so could gain entry into a national draw for four Vuka scooters.
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Grouchy customers can become loyal customers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:48:00 +0200

There are a lot of cute little phrases in marketing - most of which make those of us who have been in the business for a while want to go outside and throw up in the gladioli. But, there are some buzzwords that have a huge amount of merit. Such as "exceeding expectation".
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Edgars Melrose Arch launch marks 80th anniversary

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:25:00 +0200

Edgars celebrated its 80th anniversary in style with the premiere yesterday, Tuesday, 28 October 2009, at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, of a new concept store that will sell skin care products, fragrances, clothes, shoes and other accessories.
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Reality TV series part of integrated marketing campaign

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:35:00 +0200

A new reality TV series, Bar-One Manhunt, will be broadcast on Wednesday nights SABC3 prime time early next year, Nestlé announced on Monday 26 October 2009. The series is an extension of the brand's latest creative integrated marketing campaign, "It's easy to Spot a BAR-ONE Man” .
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Logistics Achiever first enviro award winner

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:55:00 +0200

Logistics News hosted the 21st Annual Logistics Achiever Awards on 15 October 2009 to recognise outstanding performers for professionalism and excellence in the effective application of strategic, tactical and operational logistics and supply chain management principles, concepts and practices in Southern Africa. This year saw the introduction of the Enviro Awards, highlighting successful green initiatives and developments that have a significant environmental impact.
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