Rising interest rates, soaring inflation and waning growth in disposable income have all conspired to take a mounting toll on household demand. 14 Apr 2008
Technology must be harnessed to effectively tackle shrinkage and rising crime in South Africa's retail sector. This was the key message coming out of the Retail Risk 2008 conference held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in March. 14 Apr 2008
A shortage of pharmacists hampers grocery chains' dispensary plans. 14 Apr 2008
Integr8 IT has been accepted onto a list of Technology Top 100 Established Qualified companies. The new status allows the company to compete for awards and make full use of marketing collateral. 14 Apr 2008
Katherine Montague recently completed the entire range of fashion garments for and co-produced the fashion show hosted by Danny Moodliyar aboard a cruise liner. She and three fellow Durban designers are now smack in the middle of creating a brand new range to wow the fashion fraternity of India later this month. 14 Apr 2008
Handling online complaints about customer service can be tricky. You want to address the issue and assure people you're responsive to their needs, but you don't want it to appear as if you're bullying customers. It's a delicate balance, and sometimes the best answer is to hire a professional. 14 Apr 2008
In order to create a successful e-mail contact strategy, marketers must listen to their customers to cater to their needs. Common tactics used in developing an e-mail contact strategy are onboarding and launching a win-back campaign. 14 Apr 2008
A new segment is emerging in the notebook market. Call them "netbooks," "mini-computers" or even "ULCPCs," smaller, less expensive computers are gaining in popularity. Often, they have smaller hard drives or even solid state drives, and usually they run Linux natively or at least offer it as an option. HP's Mini-Note PC is the latest. 14 Apr 2008
Airline passengers who want to talk on their cell phones mid-flight may be able to do so as early as this year -- at least when they're flying over Europe. The European Commission has introduced new regulations concerning cell phone use on planes. Chatting it up at 37,000 feet will be allowed, provided the plane is equipped with devices that create an on-board cellular network. 14 Apr 2008
No corporation is going to adopt environmentally friendly policies simply out of the goodness of its heart. Going green has to provide some sort of benefit. What financial gains can be made by increasing IT's efficiency? Lower power costs and increased efficiency of operations come into play, as do tax benefits and an overall PR spit-shine. 14 Apr 2008
Pieter Walser, owner/winemaker of the innovative internet wine brand, BLANKbottle, has just released his first premium white blend without a price. His 14th and latest wine, the 'Moment of Silence', is a wooded blend of Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Viognier. 14 Apr 2008
Listed property companies that have large exposures to retail property are likely to be the biggest victims of load shedding. 11 Apr 2008
Forced to leave school following the death of his father in 1995 to support his mother and three siblings, Steve Mohope worked at various part-time jobs to put food on the table. 11 Apr 2008
Now you can add flavour to your corporate and private events with a new company that promises to mix up anything from luscious lattes to full-bodied cappuccinos and extraordinary espressos – and it doesn't stop there. 11 Apr 2008
The issue of transformation has entered the Eastern Cape's fresh produce market. 11 Apr 2008
What does it take for a computer to be considered ecologically friendly? Efficiency is one factor, as is technology that enforces conscientious use like automatic shutdown systems. The materials used also come into play -- Fujitsu, for instance, has developed a computer built out of corn-based polymers. 11 Apr 2008
Fast-food franchiser Taste Holdings says it's moving beyond just having interests in the food services sector and was set to acquire jewellery chain NWJ Holdings for R120m. 11 Apr 2008
With the Olympic Games set to start in a few months, China has a lot to prove about its place in the global economy. After years of doing the manufacturing work for Western interests, China has learned a thing or two and is now striking out on its own. 11 Apr 2008
Probably one of the biggest events in chocolate this year is South Africa is the launch of Nestle's imported range of Swiss chocolate, Nestle Gold. 11 Apr 2008
Since the start of April, SABC3 viewers have witnessed their favourite continuity presenters looking poised to take the catwalk by storm, as they appear on-air sporting creations by upcoming young South African designers. 11 Apr 2008
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