Retail sales plunged 7% in the year to August, far more steeply than expected, showing that lower interest rates have not alleviated the plight of the economy's third-biggest sector. 15 Oct 2009
Senior members of the banking industry and the legal fraternity, recently came together to discuss fraud in the South African mortgage lending industry, which was co-hosted by Korbitec Property Division and GlenRand MIB. 15 Oct 2009
Brazil, one of the four key emerging economic world powers alongside China, Russia and India, is sending a trade mission from the State of Pernambuco, north-eastern Brazil, to Johannesburg on Tuesday 20 October 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre, to engage with accredited South African importers and exporters. 15 Oct 2009
The KFC Add Hope campaign has four new South African national brand ambassadors, who join five-time Grammy Award winner, Christina Aguilera in the global fight against hunger. They are Isidingo star Jack Devnarain, World Food Programme (WFP) ambassador Hlubi Mboya and hip hop stars Lebo and Siya of Skwatta Kamp. 15 Oct 2009
Engen has opened its own fuel storage and loading depot, Cape Town Terminal, in Montague Gardens near its old location as part of the Chevron Refinery in Milnerton. 15 Oct 2009
In celebration of RMB WineX Joburg's 10 year anniversary, the Wine Diva has mapped out a guided walking tour especially for woman to showcase some exceptional tastings on offer at the expo. 14 Oct 2009
Retail trade sales in South Africa continued falling in August 2009 compared to the same time last year, Statistics South Africa reported on Wednesday, 14 October 2009. 14 Oct 2009
Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Monday, 12 October 2009, that the clothing and textile industry in SA was not inevitably doomed and the government would defend strategic industrial capacity. 14 Oct 2009
The country's top designers have descended on Durban to showcase their latest collections for this summer in the Sanlam South African Fashion Week. 14 Oct 2009
Massmart, SA's largest wholesaler, said last week it would spend a fraction of its R380m capital expenditure to acquire large independent retailers next year. 14 Oct 2009
Managing significant risk in African markets has been key to Shoprite's success on the continent. 14 Oct 2009
Forever New, reportedly Australia's hottest high street brand, will open its first two South African stores in Fourways Mall and Woodlands Boulevard in Pretoria in December 2009. Noted for setting new standards in fashion forward design with exceptional quality and value, the international catwalks and celebrity-led trends, styled with a range of accessories to create unique looks, inspire its original designs. 14 Oct 2009
Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) will take place from 4 - 6 November 2009 at the Sandton Sun and, among other topics, is supposed to offer new and unique insights into some key African destinations: Mozambique, Nigeria and Angola. 14 Oct 2009
Cavendish Square launched its first competition in late September 2009 to find a male and female face that translates what its core brand essence stands for: youthful, sophisticated, stylish and fashionable. Following hundreds of applications and tough judging, Don Madge from Claremont and Tamsin Groom from Stellenbosch were announced as the winners at an event held at the centre on Saturday 3 October. 14 Oct 2009
The limited edition Absolut Vodka bottle with no label was officially unveiled during London Fashion Week (18 - 22 September 2009), at an exclusive cocktail presented by Absolut and Fantastic Man. The original Absolut bottle, designed by Swedish designers Gunnar Broman and Hans Brindfors in 1979, but without the Absolut logo and label will be launched globally in October 2009. 14 Oct 2009
Voting is now open for the 2009 SA E-Commerce Awards. 14 Oct 2009
South Africans could soon be paying an additional 45% on their electricity bill every year over the course of the next three years, power utility Eskom said on Tuesday, 13 October 2009. 13 Oct 2009
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communication will meet cellphone operators today, 13 October 2009, and tomorrow to discuss the proposal to slash interconnection fees by more than half. 13 Oct 2009
The reduction of cellphone tariffs has been hailed as a victory for the poor. 13 Oct 2009
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