Nigel, Gauteng, will receive a R1.9 billion investment from Consol Glass as it builds a greenfields glass factory; the group has also announced expansions in the Western Cape. The moves clearly demonstrate the group's commitment to the growth of the glass packaging industry. 3 Mar 2010
A challenge I pose to all big businesses in SA is this - why not re-evaluate your payment policies to aid small business. If big business helped small business, the South African economy would be a happier place for all. 3 Mar 2010
All CRM systems are not created equal, and that's good news for companies that sell more to consumers than to businesses. However, it's crucial to understand the differences between B2B and B2C CRM in light of each company's individual requirements. Three consistent themes appear and can be used as a baseline for selecting tools to help B2C marketers: speed, process and persistence. 2 Mar 2010
Brewer SAB is hoping to use the World Cup to sell an extra 100000 hectolitres of beer — equal to 30-million dumpies. 2 Mar 2010
A major shareholder in Pioneer Foods is urging changes to its board and management following allegations that the company colluded to increase the price of bread. 2 Mar 2010
MILAN, ITALY: Fashion is hard work, top Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana reminded punters on Sunday, 28 February 2010, illustrating their show at Milan Fashion Week with video of frenetic scenes behind their creations. 2 Mar 2010
Hotel & Restaurant launched its dedicated careers portal for the hospitality industry, yesterday 1 March 2010. It went live with approximately one thousand job opportunities spanning almost a hundred employment categories. 2 Mar 2010
Tumi, the travel, accessories and lifestyle brand, will introduce the Build-A-Set programme of luggage and accessories in March 2010 in its stores. It allows travellers a chance to create personal travel collections that fit their individual style in select colours of orange, magenta, chartreuse and blue. 2 Mar 2010
The internationally acclaimed German-born artist Thomas Hoffman will launch his collection at Hyde Park Shopping Centre, Johannesburg from today, 2 March 2010 to 8 March. 2 Mar 2010
Working with Cape Nature Conservation, neighbouring farms and others, the Gabb family, owners of Journey's End, together with André Parker of Highberry farm, recently bought the Mount Rozier Wine Estate, which is between the two farms, to preserve the valley from developers. 2 Mar 2010
Though there are difficult issues such as electricity tariff increases, greening, security and the economy, confidence in the retail sector remains positive, as centres expand operations. 2 Mar 2010
The Shoprite Group will once again host an award to honour South Africa's women, the company said this morning, 1 March 2010. The most outstanding women of the year will receive the newly announced Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year Award. 1 Mar 2010
On Thursday 25 February 2010, LG Electronics South Africa announced the appointment of its official Green Ambassadors for 2010. They are Matthew Booth, Bafana Bafana's defender and one of South Africa's best-dressed sportsman and his wife Sonia Bonneventia, a well-recognised model. 1 Mar 2010
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) and the South African Chefs' Association (SACA) launched on Friday 26 February 2010, a collaborative chefs' competition with a difference. Aimed at hospitality learners in selected Public Sector Further Education Training (FET) colleges, the Mzansi Budding Chefs' Competition offers them an opportunity to compete for cash and training; a prospect few are ordinarily afforded. 1 Mar 2010
Decorland's recently revamped website allows visitors to use the innovative ‘Envision' room viewer and after choosing the room they plan to redecorate - bedroom, kitchen or living room - ‘personalise' it by changing the colour of the walls and linen and adjusting the floor finishes to match their own. 1 Mar 2010
Arniston Bay is the fourth biggest South African brand in the UK and has a 5.8% value share and 5.6% volume share in the South African category respectively. In addition, a recent report conducted by market analysts AC Nielsen, highlights that Arniston Bay has had significant growth over the last 18 months with a year-on-year volume growth of 64% and value growth of 58%. 1 Mar 2010
Swartland Wine Cellars and the Riebeeck Olive Boutique have created a joint venture where visitors to the area can now enjoy the ultimate wine and olive experience. The first event is the Med Fest in the Riebeeck Valley 26-28 March 2010 and the 10th Olive Festival 30 April - 2 May. 1 Mar 2010
Motorists are expected to pay 6 cents more for a litre of petrol as of next week, the Energy Ministry announced on Friday, 28 February 2010. 1 Mar 2010
The Competition Commission on Wednesday, 24 February 2010, lodged an appeal with the Competition Appeal Court against an earlier ruling by the Competition Tribunal on the administrative penalty imposed on Pioneer Food (PFG) for its involvement in a bread cartel. 1 Mar 2010
Food retailer Pick n Pay on Thursday, 25 February 2010, said the JSE had approved the delisting of 25,736,561 ordinary shares in the capital of the company following the re-purchase and cancellation of these shares. 1 Mar 2010
