UK health professionals worry that a lack of knowledge about different cultures may lead to them being seen as insensitive or inappropriate to patients from different ethnic backgrounds – according to research published today. 15 Nov 2007
Even though higher interest rates (and it appears that the Governor of the Reserve Bank is in favour of another rate hike before Christmas) and the new credit Act will mean lower spending by consumers this festive season, retailers must be prepared to maximise sales. 15 Nov 2007
Vorsprung durch Technik are the three words that encapsulate the Audi philosophy of progress, innovation and forward thinking. In the spirit of “doing things differently” the luxury car manufacturer has launched four new on-line initiatives. 14 Nov 2007
Big-name brand marketers are fed up with traditional media channels and are threatening to shift the lion's share of their budgets online, according to Nick Brien, worldwide CEO of Universal McCann. 14 Nov 2007
Hamilton's Advertising, the agency handling Fruit & Veg City's marketing, has been credited with playing a pivotal role in securing for Food Lover's Market, Willow Bridge, the prestigious Retailer of the Year Award of the Spectrum Awards. 14 Nov 2007
In 2006, it beat 65 companies for the top award and now, in 2007, PEP has beaten 70 companies and has again come top overall in the Ask Afrika Orange Index Survey. 14 Nov 2007
Two 20-something year-old brands have recently been revamped to keep up with the latest trends. Lotusfm and Auto & General launched new corporate identities and advertising campaigns, with the insurer adding on a new communications strategy. 14 Nov 2007
RETAIL NEWSWATCH: The bread price fixing scandal has taken another turn as the Competition Commission announces that a number of national bread-producers have been fixing the price of bread for at least 12 years. And that means that millions of this country's poor have been even further below the breadline than they need have been. 13 Nov 2007
After thorough internal investigations and months of working with the Competition Commission, Tiger Brands Limited has agreed to pay an administrative penalty of R98,8 million for contraventions of the Competition Act by certain employees at its baking operations and has been granted corporate leniency in respect of its milling operations by the Competition Commission. 13 Nov 2007
Bored with silly car names? Well, here's your chance to come up with a winner. Renault is looking for a name for its new Scénic and they have invited all South Africans to come up with a catchy name. 9 Nov 2007
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - at least on major retailers' Web sites. Banner ads are popping up on major e-commerce sites - including Amazon.com and Wal-Mart.com - highlighting top-selling computers, DVDs, toys and consumer electronics items as well as offering hints to help shoppers find something special for friends and loved ones. Yet while this year's online sales are once again expected to set new benchmarks, identifying this season's product and promotional hits is not as easy as it was in 2006. 9 Nov 2007
The latest research into male fertility has the news all men want to hear - the more sex a man has the more fertile he becomes - at least in some cases! 8 Nov 2007
A new joint venture is designed to enable SA travel company to offer cash back on air tickets for South Africans working in UK. 8 Nov 2007
Clicks has destroyed thousands of incandescent light bulbs and will not be stocking them again; once shelf stocks have been exhausted, the chain will sell only the low-energy compact fluorescent lamps. 8 Nov 2007
South African FMCG brand owners need to ‘gear up' on their knowledge and expertise concerning the area of brand extensions, and proactively ‘get up off their assets'! That is if their loyal users are to be heard! 7 Nov 2007
The Petousis family who own the popular Vineyard Hotel and Spa as well as the Townhouse Hotel, both situated in Cape Town have announced the acquisition of d'Ouwe Werf located in Stellenbosch. 7 Nov 2007
Bruniquel & Associates has launched their latest product Employee Relations for Small Business at the Ethekwini's ‘Small Business is Big Business' SMME fair. This publication is aimed at small business and provides a DIY on how to manage employee relations. 6 Nov 2007
Audi has added a new 2.8-litre petrol engine model to its A6 range to slot in between the 3.2 FSI and the A6. 6 Nov 2007
With Breast Cancer Month now past, it is a good time to reflect on the status of breast health management in South Africa and how we can improve the fate of women in an environment with limited resources. 6 Nov 2007
USA - According to a new RSR Research report, The State of Retail Workforce Management, released today, retailers strongly believe that employees are critical to their customer-centric strategies, but few have confidence in their ability to effectively manage their workforce. 6 Nov 2007
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