The hemp movement in South Africa has been given a massive boost with the opening of the first Wellness Warehouse at the Lifestyle Center in Kloof Street, Cape Town. The new chain, with three stores opening this year, has been launched to cater to the growing demand for healthy, ethical and socially aware brands; and will be selling a full range of hemp products - much of which will be supplied by Hemporium. 30 Oct 2007
Not too long ago, advice to keep a CRM implementation simple would have focused around due diligence for the application (you never buy a complex product unless absolutely necessary). It would have focused on negotiating the best deal with a systems integrator (these costs can add quickly unless the contract specifies otherwise). Most of all, it would have focused on a clear needs assessment driving the application (buying too many bells and whistles when they aren't necessary is a sure path to overly complicated implementation and a frustrated user base). 30 Oct 2007
After the successful launch of the first PUMA store in South Africa last year, the sports lifestyle brand has launched a second store in Soweto. 29 Oct 2007
Bizcommunity.com has entered into a strategic partnership with ActivRetail, online resource hub to the fast moving grocery industry, to boost the offering of its online FMCG retail news and product information daily news service launched to the industry in Africa in July this year. 29 Oct 2007
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) will be the single largest shareholder of Standard Bank after paying R36.67 billion (US$5.46 billion) for a 20% stake. Both banks state that they will now be able to move forward in many areas through strategic cooperation. 29 Oct 2007
“Women are a driving force in the African economy, but their access to finance is still far too small,” declares Declan Duff, VP of the International Finance Corporation's Industries section, “and this is why the IFC is partnering with Nigeria's Access Bank to bridge the gap with lines of credit specifically for female entrepreneurs.” 29 Oct 2007
A number of financial institutions have lodged applications for retail banking licences, a move likely to increase the number of commercial banks in the country beyond the current 14 should the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) approve the requests. 29 Oct 2007
Craig MacKenzie, director of Retsol, who was honoured as the Franchise Personality of the Year 2007 at the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) awards. 29 Oct 2007
The KwaZulu-Natal furniture industry cluster recently hosted five furniture companies at the inaugural Furniture Africa held at Gallagher Estate, Midrand Johannesburg, Gauteng, winning four awards for stand excellence. 29 Oct 2007
The world's highest paid supermodel, Brazilian Gisele Bundchen, stripped down recently to promote her own line of eco-friendly sandals. 29 Oct 2007
Amstel Lager has returned to South African and to celebrate the return of South Africa's best selling premium beer, brandhouse Beverages (Pty) Ltd (brandhouse) has created a multi-pronged, multi-million rand re-launch campaign that focuses on the joys of reunion. 26 Oct 2007
Maponya Mall is celebrating its first month in business with vibrant and robust trade. Consumers are already benefiting from convenience and choice; and retailers are seeing excellent results from their decision to take a shop at this mega-mall. 26 Oct 2007
Cat-a-tac Innovations has announced the next generation of marketing systems and software using Bluetooth® wireless technology. 26 Oct 2007
With a strong emphasis on relaxation and re-energising, the Palazzo Hotel Montecasino offers both on and offsite wellness packages. 26 Oct 2007
Customer relations are critical to successful supply chain management (SCM). Who are the customers to the SCM organisation? They include logistics, manufacturing, sales, services, users, senior management, shareholders - practically anyone who may be touched by the supply chain, including those internal and, to a great degree, external to the organisation. 26 Oct 2007
The Production Price Index (PPI) for September has remained unchanged with that of August 2007, coming in lower than expected at a 9.4% rise year on year (y/y). 26 Oct 2007
Nintendo has reported that its net profit in the fiscal first half to September more than doubled from a year earlier on the high demand for its Nintendo DS portable game and Wii standalone home-use video game consoles. 26 Oct 2007
Looking for a fresh new venue for shoots, Christmas parties, team building, brand launches or any other events? 26 Oct 2007
Zimbabwe's Advertising Media Association (Adma) says it is negotiating fresh payment terms for newspaper and broadcast advertisements, as Zimbabwe's economic crisis appeared unrelenting after inflation climbed to a record high of close to 8 000% in September. 26 Oct 2007
A South African phenomenon is putting Afro-pop on the global music map, and they're playing at a Woolworths store near you. 26 Oct 2007
