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An app for almost anything Realising that the future of online shopping lies in mobile, Spree implemented a mobile app-first approach to improve the overall mobile user experience, thereby driving engagement and shopping on mobile devices, and increasing the mobile conversion rate. While Zeekit, an app that allows you to virtually (from your mobile device) try on outfits before buying online or in-store, launched last week. And SweepSouth launched an app to facilitate the booking process. It also announced that it will expand its on-demand home cleaning service to Durban later this month. For #InnovationMonth, I interviewed Aurelian Lis, the global CEO of Dermalogica, while on business in South Africa to discuss the past, present and bright future of innovation. Pasqua Heard interviewed Gabi Esposito and Jarred Plu'g, founders of Skinny Scoop on winning the Editor's Choice Award for the annual South African Food Review, and Sindy Peters interviewed Relate Bracelets CEO Neil Robinson to gain insight into how the NPO has managed to raise more than R36m in the six years since its inception, against all odds. Jessica Tennant, Retail Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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|  | [Zeenat Moorad] It is conceivable that juicing is a fad too far and that kale isn't as saintly as it seems. However, for the fervent who cleanse, reset and detox but might be averse to slicing, chopping and dicing, it has never been easier to get in five-a-day, thanks to Woolworths... read
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 | MTN has pulled the plug on its mobile money service because of the "lack of commercial viability", it said on Thursday.... read | | |
 | Fashionista and celebrity socialite, Nicole Richie's brand, House of Harlow 1960 has secured an exclusive agreement that will have the range available across the continent, courteousy of Imagination Unlimited Group... read | |  | Colleen Goko Woolworths has issued a product safety recall on the Country Road Indigo Elephant crew top, saying it is not satisfied with the quality of the garment... read | | |
 | Due to tight supply and increased demand from consumers with the braai and festive season approaching, red meat prices are expected to trend higher by at least 9 to 15 percent. read | |  | Compass Group, with operations in 50 countries and serving around four billion meals a year, have announced that it will source only cage-free eggs for its global liquid and shell egg supply chain by 2025... read | | |
 | Gaopaleloe Mothoagae As South Africa starts to discover the potential of our local recycling industry, stakeholders and key contributors are exploring how best to unlock the full value chain... read | | |
 | Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Liquor Amendment Bill of 2016 for wider public consultation, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, said on Thursday, 15 September 2016... read | |  | Ann Crotty A dividend yield of 12.5% and the presumption that the board of Lewis Stores would find other ways to prop up its revenue could explain why the company's share price showed little reaction to the hard-hitting ruling issued by the National Consumer Tribunal on Wednesday... read | | |
 | Notably, not from concentrate (NFC) is gaining share from reconstituted, despite its higher price point, reflecting the trend for natural, less processed products, as well as a general trend for premiumisation, meaning consumers are prepared to pay more for natural products that promote good health... read | | |
 | Stefan Abro Marketers should be thinking of retail spaces as a plethora of communication touch points that provide multiple access points to consumers... read | | |
 | Wearable tech, which was seeing sizzling sales growth a year ago, is cooling this year amid consumer hesitation over new devices... read | | |
 | Charles Mburugu In the past, all you needed was a great product or service for a successful small business, now managing your finances is just as important... read | |
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