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Jellybeans and Tabasco: a recipe for loyal customers, memorable brands

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:17:00 +0200

Your customers are potentially your best salespeople. If you want to get them talking positively about your brand, consider thoughtful, low-cost, high impact touches that will surprise and delight them.
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Winds of blame blow through retail chains

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:49:00 +0200

Nearly two years after slapping a record fine of R98m on food group Tiger Brands for being part of a price cartel, the Competition Commission has in its sights supermarket chains whose perceived market dominance is being compared to the wind that you can feel but can't see.
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Strict laws to control sale of cellular phones, sim cards

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:09:00 +0200

Government is to implement strict laws on the sale of cellular phones and sim cards to help curb serious crime in the country.
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New website for Jump.co.za

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:55:00 +0200

Jump.co.za, the South African online shopping comparative search engine launched its new website, yesterday, Monday 29 June 2009. Improved search speed and new features are among the benefits offered.
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SA supermarkets to be investigated

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:25:00 +0200

Economists and analysts have welcomed the Competition Commission's decision, announced yesterday, 29 June 2009, to initiate an investigation against SA supermarket chains for possible contraventions of the Competition Act. They say food inflation continues to rise, while interest rates, input costs and commodity prices have dropped.
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Todwil continues acquisition drive with Shout

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:46:00 +0200

Todwil, a South African-based leader in retail marketing that provides in-store communications solutions, has formed yet another valuable strategic partnership, this time with electronics company Shout. James Stirton, pioneer marketer and ideas man who originally introduced South Africans to Omnivision vehicle mirrors, Electronic News Network and in-store TV advertising, has merged his Shout Outdoor marketing and manufacturing operation with that of Todwil in Paarl.
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Letter from Japan - psychology of a recession

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:02:00 +0200

With consumer spending accounting for more than half of the economy, Japan's economic survival during the current recession has to hinge on how often and how wide its citizens open their wallets and purses. However, given the risk-averse nature of the Japanese psyche, convincing these citizens to maintain their spending habits is an uphill battle for retailers and government alike. How would you, as a marketer, keep the tills ringing?
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Clover Mama Afrika suffers a great loss

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:57:00 +0200

It is a sad time for South Africa and Clover Mama Afrika as we have lost an icon. Mama Linah Maluleke of Soweto passed away after heart complication on June 4.
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FIFA rains on soccer piggy-back riders' parade

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:35:00 +0200

Some of those hoping to make a quick buck out of next year's soccer World Cup have fallen foul of FIFA by using its trademarks.
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Name change for ECR Conference

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:01:00 +0200

The hosts of the ECR (Efficient Consumer Response) Conference have announced a name change for the annual event in order to give a greater indication of the conference content. The event has now been branded the CGCSA Conference.
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