Retailer says that it is to sell 50% plus one ordinary share of Woolworths Financial Services to the Absa Group for R875 million. 16 Apr 2008
The case for pursuing formal qualification and career development opportunities through virtual education is gathering momentum in business says Teryl Schroenn, CEO at Accsys, a national provider of HR and payroll management software. 16 Apr 2008
The Retail.Bizcommunity New Products Pavilion at the Cape Town Good Food and Wine Show is THE place to launch all your new products. Last year, the show attracted 45 000 visitors. This year 50 000 are expected – and among them could be many thousands of potential customers for your company's products! 16 Apr 2008
The South African Halaal Export Forum (SAHEF) has been established to promote South African Halaal products to global Halaal market. 16 Apr 2008
If someone tweets about you on Twitter and you don't hear the sound, did the tweeter tweet at all? 16 Apr 2008
Consumers gave online banking high marks in a recent survey conducted by ForeSee Results using the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Online banking garnered a score of 82 out of 100, an increase of 12 percent when compared with a score of 73 in 2003. 16 Apr 2008
VRM - vendor relationship management - is a concept that turns CRM on its head. It's designed to put consumers in control of the transaction and level the landscape. This is not an us-versus-them movement; rather, it is a deliberate approach by consumers that will be equally beneficial to vendors. 16 Apr 2008
A furniture buyer needs business acumen and a creative mind. 15 Apr 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being named Responsible Retailer of the Year at the World Retail Awards - held during the annual World Retail Congress. Six companies from across the globe had been short-listed for the prestigious award. 15 Apr 2008
Farmers in the Western Cape have been urged by Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana to invest in their workers and treat them with respect. 15 Apr 2008
About 1000 drink cartons from Bridgwater's Gerber Juice Company will keep the dreams of two adventurers afloat this summer. 15 Apr 2008
A fully automated digital marketing strategy, supported by IT systems and communications infrastructure, will help operators in the automotive industry cope within a turbulent market. 15 Apr 2008
Retailers respond to Tiger Brands' warning. 15 Apr 2008
Twinings, a leading provider of fine teas - they sell 200 different teas in 100 countries - has just revitalised the design of the packaging for their English Breakfast and Earl Grey tea-bag boxes. 15 Apr 2008
Food and beverage producer says it expects an annual capital expenditure of between R600m and R900m in the next two to three years as it gears up to meet domestic demand. 15 Apr 2008
Just as the ways in which we use the Internet are evolving, so are the threats to the security of our identities, Jim Bidzos, founder and chairman of trusted certificates vendor VeriSign, told attendees at the RSA Security Conference. 15 Apr 2008
Textile manufacturers are disputing reports that poor quality fabric and delivery delays are to blame for the woes of local clothing manufacturers. 14 Apr 2008
Rising interest rates, soaring inflation and waning growth in disposable income have all conspired to take a mounting toll on household demand. 14 Apr 2008
Technology must be harnessed to effectively tackle shrinkage and rising crime in South Africa's retail sector. This was the key message coming out of the Retail Risk 2008 conference held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in March. 14 Apr 2008
A shortage of pharmacists hampers grocery chains' dispensary plans. 14 Apr 2008
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