Bell's Extra Special Old Scotch Whisky will donate R1-million to the South African Disabled Golf Association (SADGA) when the first pro golfer hits a hole-in-one on the par 3, 15th hole on the 3rd and 4th days of the 2008 SA Open Championship. 15 Dec 2008
During economic uncertainty and recessions, marketing budgets are usually the first to be cut. However Director of InZalo Communications Bridget von Holdt explains in doing so you reduce the number of people whose attention you capture, reducing your potential market. 12 Dec 2008
Eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting the automotive sector, has launched a new web portal called CarsOnline (www.carsonline.co.za) to bolster levels of service, boost sales and address challenges within the automotive trade. The information management company believes the online initiative will benefit both vehicle retailers and consumers alike. 12 Dec 2008
For many women, shoes and not diamonds are a girl's best friend. Ask Penny Mubaiwa, owner of Amaranth Exclusive, an upmarket shoe boutique that specialises in imported footwear from Brazil. 12 Dec 2008
PetroSA is pleased to announce that the company posted a record R11 billion in revenue for the for the 2007/08 financial year. 12 Dec 2008
The SA Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to reduce its policy repo rate by 50 basis points should imply a drop in prime rate from 15.5% to 15%. This would mean a decline in a prime rate instalment repayment (monthly compounded) of R185 per month on a R500,000 - 20 year bond, and R371 reduction on a R1 million bond. 12 Dec 2008
Aggressive pricing and pre-Christmas markdowns are the ways that retailers are hoping to survive what is likely to be a tough Christmas period. 12 Dec 2008
Industry experts, including executives in both the Coca-Cola and Pepsi systems, have said new packages must be introduced to give consumers more options and help bottlers improve profits. 12 Dec 2008
Packaging and traceability are cited as key components in regaining public's trust. 12 Dec 2008
The 19th and 21st centuries are working together to make a very special project a reality. Transported in turn-of-the-last-century miners' lamps and guided by DHL's logistics management skills, the Flame of Hope for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games (SOWWG) is making its way safely around the world. 12 Dec 2008
The Reserve Bank has reduced the repurchase rate by 50 basis points to 11.5% per annum with effect from today, 12 December 2008. It's welcome news for homeowners and those paying off vehicles, credit cards and other debts. 12 Dec 2008
Moir's Baking Powder has embarked on a fresh advertising campaign to drive the promotion of the product in 2008 and 2009. Its new pay-off line, “Moir's Baking Powder - Rises to Every Occasion”, will be communicated with primary focus on lower LSM consumers and regional focus on specific SKUs. 11 Dec 2008
South African Breweries (SAB) has featured prominently in a recent Enterprise Development Report published by SABMiller, one of the world's leading brewers. The report highlights the work of SABMiller's subsidiaries in creating sustainable economic opportunities for small entrepreneurs throughout its supply chain. 11 Dec 2008
For the third consecutive year, Ken Forrester Wines has been awarded the prestigious Platter 5-star accolade, with its internationally acclaimed Chenin Blanc, The FMC 2006, crowned in the 29th edition South African Platter's Wine Guide for 2009. This completes the hat-trick after the Ken Forrester T-Noble Late Harvest 2005 and The FMC 2005 made this star-studded listing respectively in the two previous editions. 11 Dec 2008
Abrie Beeslaar of Kanonkop, who has just been voted International Winemaker of the Year for 2008 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London, is the latest member to join the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG). 11 Dec 2008
Five years ago, Mark Goldstein and three partners recognized that loyalty programs were becoming a cottage industry. Coming up with the right way to manage those programs, he believed, would be a neat trick. So would finding an effective way to lure in customers. 11 Dec 2008
Cape Wools on Wednesday said that wool prices were up at its last sale before the Christmas break. 11 Dec 2008
Retail sales fell for the sixth month running in October, Statistics SA said yesterday, while a business survey showed that trade conditions for wholesalers and retailers plunged to an eight-year low last month. 11 Dec 2008
Retail trade sales at constant price for the first 10 months of 2008 reflected a decrease of 2.2% compared to the same period in 2007. 10 Dec 2008
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Pick n Pay is launching a design competition to promote fresh local talent and reduce the use of plastic bags. 10 Dec 2008
