"Buying made-to-measure clothing online is quite popular worldwide today. In the near future, we will also be able to give women the option of tailoring items to ensure a perfect fit according to their specific body measurements, rather than just ordering according to one uniform size," said Iris Ben-David, CEO and founder of StyleShake. 11 Mar 2008
If January and February 2008 is anything to go by, the online retail industry is set to experience significant growth in the forthcoming months of 2008. 11 Mar 2008
Contact consolidation is not for the lighthearted. For years, contact centre management has been attempting to control costs by reducing the number of agents, physical sites and consolidating software and hardware solutions. Often these attempts are in conflict with customer and corporate demands. So, how do we increase contact centre availability? Improve customer satisfaction? Reduce operational costs? 11 Mar 2008
Massmart was unable to announce real sales growth exceeding 8% after 37 consecutive financial half-years of being able to do just that. 11 Mar 2008
Ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and bathroom accessories retailer hopes new deal will open doors. 11 Mar 2008
The most recent BIGresearch Simultaneous Media Survey shows that, while traditional media still rank on top in the influence of purchases, many are declining in influence and some are showing double-digit losses over the previous year. 11 Mar 2008
Japan's Pioneer announced on Friday, 7 March 2008, that it will stop making plasma panels amid intense competition and will instead outsource the production of plasma panels for its television sets. 10 Mar 2008
Economic, trade and political issues will be high on the agenda when Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov meet today, Monday, 10 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008
Online shopping is picking up, as lower broadband prices allow more South Africans to gain access to the Internet. However, online shoppers are warned to be wary of counterfeit products being marketed online. 10 Mar 2008
Americans would rather give up their televisions or the Internet rather than do without their mobile phones, according to a report released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project on Wednesday, 5 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008
The development of a R400 million shopping centre in Blackheath is fuelling a business boom in the area and the City of Cape Town is partnering with local business to sustain economic growth. 10 Mar 2008
Many organisations are considering RFID as a means of business process improvement, enabling a more visible and effective supply chain and better tracking of corporate assets, notes a report from ABI Research. RFID technology reliability - and its business case - can top cost as the leading consideration. 10 Mar 2008
E-commerce suppliers face a difficult challenge. They must cultivate loyal customers, but that is becoming more difficult as the Internet enables consumers to roam freely from retailer to retailer. Now more than ever, the customer is in control, and that change is forcing many e-tailers to turn to customised shopping experiences to build brand loyalty. 10 Mar 2008
Woolworths began using recyclable board for store signage and displays in 2006 and currently over 30% of the group's in-store signage is made from renewable raw materials and contains recycled fibres from post-industrial and post-consumer waste. The signage is a viable, ecological alternative to the standard plastic commonly used in signage. 10 Mar 2008
When dining out, today's consumer demands value for money - whether it's a very up-market restaurant or an establishment providing simpler fare. So says Joep Schoof, consultant for Pam Golding Commercial's (PGC) specialised Restaurant Division. 10 Mar 2008
Software pirates are stealing from budding local technology distribution channel. 10 Mar 2008
The Spar owner at the centre of a consumer storm last week is in trouble again, this time after State liquor officials raided his bottle store. 7 Mar 2008
Although it expects trading conditions in the second half of the year to be more challenging, branded consumer goods company AVI remains confident. 7 Mar 2008
Food processor AVI reported on Thursday, 6 March 2008, an increase of 2% in its diluted earnings per share for the six months ended 31 December 2007 to 96.9 cents. 7 Mar 2008
The 2008 Sunday Times Food Awards, which this year include a new category, are accepting entries, so get yours in now! 7 Mar 2008
