The winners of the SAB KickStart East Coast regional awards have been announced. Aimed at 18- to 35-year-olds from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, the KickStart programme launched in 1995 as a poverty alleviation initiative, and has subsequently become a platform to stimulate sustainable enterprise development. 24 Oct 2008
Amazon.com said Wednesday that its profit climbed 48% in the third quarter, but the company reduced its full-year sales outlook, showing that the online retailer cannot escape the weak economy. Its shares dived in after-hours trading. 24 Oct 2008
Second-hand goods gain popularity as UK Internet users look to beat the credit crunch. 24 Oct 2008
Getting into the online retail business is tricky stuff. Aside from the difficulties any business faces, e-tailers must also worry about whether they're violating anyone's intellectual property. A few IP attorneys offer some tips for navigating the tough waters. 24 Oct 2008
Charlie Parker, one of the largest independent retailers of ethnic hair products in South Africa, has just opened a new concept store in Maponya Mall, Soweto. Conveniently located on the ground floor, the new-look store aims to offer a complete hair and beauty shopping experience with a wide range of products and accessories. 24 Oct 2008
“…The need of the hour for on-demand CRM vendors is to accelerate their path to profitability... ” 24 Oct 2008
The Rand continues to be under severe pressure amid global market turmoil, as it reached its worst bid of R11.82 per dollar on Wednesday - its worst level since March 2002. 23 Oct 2008
The National Assembly on Tuesday, 21 October 2008, stamped its approval on the Competitions Amendment Bill aimed at combating the uncompetitive behaviour of businesses which undermine competition. 23 Oct 2008
After rigorous testing of 107 milk brands and milk-based products sold in South Africa, the Department of Health has announced that Mars products such as M&Ms are safe for consumption and can continue to be sold across South Africa. 23 Oct 2008
Europe, one area of focus of this report, is a major trading partner with South Africa and the rest of Africa. This is the World Economic Forum's latest report focuses on how financial turmoil will affect the real economy. 23 Oct 2008
I do believe Stuttafords has finally stumbled upon the answer to retail success. In one word? Shoes. 23 Oct 2008
New Clicks reported diluted headline earnings per share of 131.9 cents for the year ended August 2008 - up 28.1% from 103 cents a year ago. 23 Oct 2008
Affordable Mixed Brewed Brands has recently embarked on a campaign to reward traders in the community; by offering immediate gratification prizes in return for the support they have given the brands, Mona, Ace, and Kloof. 23 Oct 2008
Online auctioneer and retailer eBay has banned the sale of ivory products on its Web site to help protect African and Asian elephants. 23 Oct 2008
New labels, a new can design, new corrugated packaging and new branding reinforce the Dundee Ales and Lagers brand's Pioneering Craft Heritage at Dundee Brewing Co. 23 Oct 2008
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has welcomed the overall thrust of the mid-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) - or so-called mini budget - presented in Parliament yesterday, 21 October, and says it shares the realistic assessment of the economic outlook given by the Minister of Finance, Trevor Manuel. 22 Oct 2008
Dutch invention earns international recognition for Ball, Coke, and Bound2B. 22 Oct 2008
3M South Africa has launched a new range of office and stationery products to brighten up desks in the home, office and conference venues. 22 Oct 2008
Frisco is expanding their product range with the launch of their new pre-blended drink stick pack range due to reach stores during the month of October. 22 Oct 2008
The inaugural Khayelitsha Festival, a celebration of the Cape-based community's wealth of talent in arts, culture, youth and entrepreneurship that marks Khayelitsha's 25th anniversary, opens on Friday, 24 October 2008. The event takes place at the OR Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha, and will run till Sunday, 26 October. 22 Oct 2008
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