Today's consumers are increasingly linking retailers and the brands they sell with social, environmental and economic responsibility. Retailers must therefore prepare to work collaboratively within their supplier ecosystem to retain consumers' loyalty and trust while addressing these concerns, argues Mark McDonnell. 27 Nov 2007
Soccer supporters can already begin buying their FIFA branded T-shirts, scarves, badges, pens, cups, caps and replicas of the official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 26 Nov 2007
Stores packed with frazzled shoppers, inexperienced seasonal workers, long checkout lines. Are the holidays a time for consumers to resign themselves to poor customer service? 26 Nov 2007
As the holiday season starts up, most major tech companies have laid down all the big cards they intend to play in 2007. Apple won out in personal media players but produced a relative dud in the set-top box category. In gaming, the Wii's surprise hotness is still hot, but no longer that surprising. In DVDs, Blu-ray and HD DVD are locked in a battle for supremacy that's left both starving. 26 Nov 2007
Stimorol, the chewing gum brand that invites young South Africans to "Chew Life", has put its name in lights - Primedia Outdoor PrimeLites, to be exact - as part of an edgy new advertising campaign that aims to differentiate and define the brand in the local youth market. 26 Nov 2007
A dream returns... after a brief but notable debut back in 2004. 26 Nov 2007
Well, yes and no… Simonsig, pioneers of South Africa's first Méthode Cap Classique, are celebrating the festive season with their blushing Brut Rosé in a limited release… and it's still in the bottle, but the bottle's now in a designer tin. 26 Nov 2007
Just when life could not become any harder for Zimbabweans, who are already having to cope with food and fuel shortages and rocketing prices, local banks have run out of notes. 26 Nov 2007
Marketing Concepts and its client Sandton City won the grand prix of shopping centre marketing awards, the coveted Spectrum Award, for their innovative and creative marketing promotion of the up-market centre. 26 Nov 2007
For Cape-based shoppers facing the daunting task of where to go or what to buy this festive season, a new companion has been launched especially for you. 23 Nov 2007
The following article relates to the UK, but it has lessons for South Africa, and our own IT security. 23 Nov 2007
South African achievements in cell phone banking sector set international benchmark. 23 Nov 2007
Peroni Nastro Azzuro, the world's number one premium Italian beer, has announced the launch of its new Calendario campaign – shot on location at Lake Como. 23 Nov 2007
Giorgio and George Dalla Cia, the father-and-son wine and grappa-making duo, have just released their first 2007 wines from their new premises at Bosman's Crossing in Stellenbosch. 23 Nov 2007
Clear Channel Outdoor in Uganda have designed and built a unique landmark site for MTN at the Entebbe International Airport. 23 Nov 2007
A very naughty corgi, a cast of real people and the anticipation of a rather royal visitor are just some of the elements that add a quirky touch to Joe Public's latest campaign for Ocean Basket. 23 Nov 2007
Ovenbake Chips are getting a facelift with revised packaging and a campaign to educate consumers on what has turned out to be Peru's most famous export – the potato. 23 Nov 2007
Cell phone banking in South Africa has more than doubled in one year and usage is to climb even more sharply in the coming year. 22 Nov 2007
Sony has opened an online content channel for PlayStation Portable users. By connecting to a computer, users can buy and download games and trailers. The move may be a push from Sony to gain ground on the Nintendo DS; however, the service does not take advantage of the PSP's WiFi capabilities, which could eliminate the need for a PC connection. 22 Nov 2007
Have you 'strategically positioned' your store in a particular shopping centre? Are people who have access to your retail outlet your true target market? Are sales at an all time low? Quite simply, have you done your homework? The Newspaper Advertising Bureau's (NAB) Roots 007 survey reveals these straightforward answers that can either make or break your business. 22 Nov 2007
