A new study reveals that a million Australians only make the minimum payment on their credit card each month. 25 Jan 2008
It's that magical time of year again. Of course I'm referring to the annual ritual of declaring that the coming year will be The Year of Online Video. 25 Jan 2008
Cost inflation has compounded the problems facing the UK's footwear specialists, according to the latest report* from Verdict Research, part of the Datamonitor group. 25 Jan 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being shortlisted for the Responsible Retailer of the Year. Woolworths competes for the title with six companies from across the globe that have been shortlisted by the World Retail Awards 2008. 25 Jan 2008
“Big brands” can no longer rely on brand loyalty as consumers are more media and marketing savvy than ever and are no longer drawn by pretty packaging or slick marketing. There are many more products on the shelves than just a decade ago, and there will be many more offerings in the next two years. 25 Jan 2008
Icon Media's latest innovation is aptly named Sanitation Stations, open to the public wet-wipe dispensers that are set up in stores in areas in which germs may be likely to spread. 25 Jan 2008
The ultimate goal of a risk management program is to enhance the customer experience to create repeat sales and enthusiastic word-of-mouth referrals. 25 Jan 2008
Adoro Five Regions Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is a fitting follow-up to its four-star rated debutante, a uniquely South African blend where the old world meets the new. 25 Jan 2008
Taking into account a slow down in consumer demand, decreasing Rand value and electricity problems, Econometrix Economist Russell Lamberti is confident that interest rates will remain as is. 24 Jan 2008
South Africans can now buy a top-of-the-range Swedish bed, as enjoyed by the Swedish royals (and Nicole Kidman, by the way). 24 Jan 2008
With six months to go before Markex and World of Events 2008, this show for the South African marketing and promotions industry is already 62% sold out. 24 Jan 2008
The South African Bureau of Standards vowed to clamp down on retailers flouting bread production rules. 24 Jan 2008
With over 36 million cell phone users registered in South Africa in 2007 and more than 2.5 billion active users worldwide, it is not surprising that South Africa's biggest restaurant guide has now gone mobile. 24 Jan 2008
SA's answer to rising petrol prices, the Vuka Scuta, zoomed into East London last week, giving local commuters a new way of travelling to work. 24 Jan 2008
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, unveiled its latest products and technologies at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which was held at Las Vegas Convention Centre from January 7-10, 2008. 24 Jan 2008
Go beyond: In every single way, marketers must do more to lock in customer loyalty. 24 Jan 2008
When 7-year-old autistic child, Taylor, focuses on a toy, her family knows it's prime time for learning. When Taylor's mom (and others like her) approached Fat Brain Toys for help in selecting toys for a child with autism, the company went to the specialists in autism and neurology - with the result being a new 'Special Needs Resource Centre'. 24 Jan 2008
Videos on cell phones prove to be the fastest growing new media, and as web radio grows, so TV's influence to purchase declines. 24 Jan 2008
This US study shows how some top performers are adapting to target the lucrative mass affluent market. 24 Jan 2008
Energy utility Eskom has invited customers to register on its site and receive incentives for using solar power as an alternative to coal generated electricity. 24 Jan 2008
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