Two innovative retailers will present new case studies showing how radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies can boost sales and improve the customer shopping experience, at the second annual RFID Journal--AAFA Apparel & Footwear Summit, which takes place from 20 - 22 August 2007, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. 7 Aug 2007
Nielsen Business Media has announced the full agenda for Marketing to Men 18 - 34, being held on 8 August 2007, at The Altman Building in New York City. Hosted by Adweek, Mediaweek, Brandweek, Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter and presented by Ripe TV® (www.ripetv.com), this one-day conference unites top-level marketing, agency and media executives with thought leaders from the sports, entertainment and lifestyle industries to discuss the lucrative male market. 7 Aug 2007
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) distributing food aid are being forced to negotiate with the Zimbabwean government after "sporadic" incidents in which security forces impounded relief destined for drought-stricken areas. 6 Aug 2007
New analysis shows more than four in 10 adults in New Orleans report worse health care access post-Katrina. 6 Aug 2007
AmazonFresh is Amazon.com's latest stab at yet another branch of retail: groceries. The service currently serves only the Seattle area and requires an invitation to use. The effort is similar to startups like Webvan.com and Kozmo.com, services that offered to deliver goods in urban areas. Both sank due to high operating costs. 6 Aug 2007
NetFlorist, one of South Africa's leading online gifting services, has just delivered its 500,000th floral arrangement amid a recent upsurge in internet–based orders for floral gifts. 6 Aug 2007
Having placed some of the country's best creative people during the 17 years she was head of human resources and talent management at Ogilvy, Alex Leontsinis has developed and honed a talent for spotting talent. 6 Aug 2007
Joint partners, the South African Government and private enterprise last night announced the launch of the first ever locally owned, black empowered, full service clinical research organisation. 3 Aug 2007
The lifestyle normally associated with an urban society is fast disappearing from Zimbabwe's once bustling capital, Harare, where rural living standards now apply, bringing with them not only great deal of inconvenience, but also the risk of disease. 3 Aug 2007
“Cast the net wider,” is the call from HPCSA Registrar, Adv. Boyce Mkhize in response to government's intention to investigate private healthcare costs. 3 Aug 2007
The lifestyle normally associated with an urban society is fast disappearing from Zimbabwe's once bustling capital, Harare, where rural living standards now apply and the shelves are bare. 3 Aug 2007
Medi-Clinic Corporation Limited today has announced its intent to acquire Hirslanden AG, from funds advanced by the European private equity group, BC Partners Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Medi-Clinic Luxembourg S.à.r.l. (“Medi-Clinic Luxembourg”). 3 Aug 2007
Total vehicle sales for the month of July came in at 58,843 with passenger sales accounting for 36,874 units and commercial vehicles accounting for 18,484 units. The figures were 6% down on the corresponding month of 2006, but 6% up on the June 2007 figures. 2 Aug 2007
Pimping, in the common use of the term, is not a profession traditionally linked with positive ideals, but a new variety of young PIMPs will join South Africa's formal retail sector and become empowered. 2 Aug 2007
An accidental discovery led to a study that found laser printers can release dangerous particles into the air, especially when the toner cartridge is new, or when printing graphics and images. 2 Aug 2007
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Sizakele Mzimela as a Board Member of the destination marketing organisation, South African Tourism. 2 Aug 2007
Aspartame Consumer Safety Network confirms results of the latest scientific study showing aspartame in diet soft drinks can trigger serious adverse reactions like heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. 1 Aug 2007
The Shuttleworth Foundation is intervening in the application for approval of a merger between two major publishing companies; the foundation believes the merger that would negatively influence education in South Africa. 1 Aug 2007
Kellogg's comments on the draft regulations relating to the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics & Disinfectants Act 1 Aug 2007
Strategic alliances can deliver true innovation, creating new categories, rejuvenating consumer interest and driving organic growth. Those alliances that are focused on powerfully branded, easy-to-experience innovations that are designed around the consumer allow for premium pricing and are drivers of growth. Being at the forefront of identifying shifts in consumer behaviour is essential to capitalising on that next great idea, selecting the right partner to turn that vision into value, as both Philips and Groupe SEB have done, joining forces with leading brewers to deliver the ideal home draft beer systems 31 Jul 2007
