Juicy Lucy Menlyn is the latest addition to the 28 strong Juicy Lucy family and is the flagship store when it comes to the brand's vibrant new look. 5 Aug 2008
Lauren Siebrits has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Simba, making her the first woman and South African to lead the Simba snacks business, says Arnold Veraart, the outgoing Sub-Saharan Africa General Manager. Simba has been wholly owned by US company, PepsiCo, since 1999. 5 Aug 2008
Restaurants and clothing stores will bear the brunt of consumer angst, a survey by Virgin Mobile has revealed. 5 Aug 2008
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) has pioneered a range of ground-breaking insect repelling products which have now been patented in over 40 countries. 5 Aug 2008
Americans are increasingly favouring store-brand products over big brand names, according to a leading food-industry trade association. And as the US economy softens, many of the gains in store-brand sales have been among higher income shoppers. 5 Aug 2008
Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker, one of the world's best-selling Scotches, has developed new technology to crack down on whisky counterfeiters. 5 Aug 2008
Isn't it ironic that it takes years to build a great customer relationship but only moments to tear one apart? There are so many ways to lose your existing customers, if you aren't careful in your dealings every day. Here are 10 ways to lose your customers, but this is by no means the exclusive list. 5 Aug 2008
USA - Wonder why the smoking-hot 3G Apple iPhone only costs US$199, less than half the price of the original? Here's a two-word hint: Randall Stephenson. Stephenson, who became AT&T's chairman and CEO a year ago, championed the idea of paying Apple about $300 per device, analysts estimate, to help hold down the retail cost. 5 Aug 2008
The USA's National Retail Federation's venerable retail trade publication, Stores magazine, announced the results of its 2008 Top 100 Retailers Study in July. 4 Aug 2008
The national campaign to promote the second phase of Nedbank's AskOnce programme, which is reportedly resonating with consumers who battle to get good service from their bank, has seen the company launch five additional service promises. 4 Aug 2008
A recent advertising campaign has eBay exhorting consumers to "Shop Victoriously," and, it's true, winning an online auction can be fun. My recent score - vintage hand carders to process wool for spinning, won for a mere US$15 - was a hoot. I got solid tools for an obscure craft at less than one-third the price they cost new. 4 Aug 2008
Motorola performed better than analysts had expected in Q2, delivering net earnings of US$4 million on Thursday. Revenue was $8.1 billion, beating expectations by Wall Street analysts of $7.5 billion for the handset manufacturer. 4 Aug 2008
Though focused on the pharmaceutical industry, the study may have broader reaching appeal to e-marketers in other industries. 4 Aug 2008
When Mount Everest Mineral Water Ltd drew up a new game plan for its mineral water brand, Himalayan, it was sure that the bottle had to pack more than just water. It had to tell consumers a story about the brand, its iconic source and the link with Indian mythology. 4 Aug 2008
Computer hackers are whipping out exploits at an accelerating rate, according to a new IBM security report. They're able to come up with ways to attack newly discovered vulnerabilities faster thanks to automated programs, and they also benefit from well-intentioned security researchers who make too much information available too soon, according to the report. 4 Aug 2008
Manufacturing companies are increasingly looking to warranty management processes in order to enhance both bottom and top line performance. The resulting investment in technology is creating a significant opportunity for technology vendors. 4 Aug 2008
The price of petrol is to decrease by 27 cents per litre on Wednesday, the Department of Minerals and Energy said on Friday. 3 Aug 2008
The South African economy is stronger than ever with numerous employment opportunities, says Minister for Trade and Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa. 3 Aug 2008
Despite a tight consumer environment, retailer Clicks' roll-out of pharmacies in its health and beauty stores is continuing apace. The retailer yesterday launched its 150th in-store pharmacy with the opening of a dispensing section in its Hyde Park store. Another five to six stores are set to be opened within the next month, before the company's financial year-end. 1 Aug 2008
The V&A Waterfront celebrated the its third Annual Restaurant Awards, as well as the launch of the 2008/2009 Restaurant Guide, at a one-of-a-kind event held in the predator tank at the Two Oceans Aquarium on Wednesday, 30 July 2008. 1 Aug 2008
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