Old El Paso taco shells now contain sunflower oil, making them a 'healthier' option. They will also have lower salt and cholesterol, with no compromise to taste. 20 Nov 2009
The redesigned “global window” for Protea Hotels went live yesterday and is said to be fully optimised for the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2010. This multi-functional website incorporates a simple user interface supported by a powerful backend. 20 Nov 2009
Entries for the Cointreau Face of News Cafe 2010 title opened this week at a fashion show and cocktail party, which included supporting competition sponsors, Cointreau; True Religion; Wonderbra; Pure Police DNA, Maybelline NY Cosmetics and Elchim SA. 20 Nov 2009
Those of us immersed in CRM take it for granted that people understand what the acronym stands for and what it really means - the technology, people and processes that go into building stronger relationships with customers, or customer relationship management. Quite naturally, the people who sell, support and comment on CRM understand all of that. But do the intended users? 19 Nov 2009
Apple's retail push shows no signs of slowing, and much of its momentum in the coming year will be directed to markets outside its domestic turf. 19 Nov 2009
PARIS, FRANCE: The outlook for lavish French couture house Christian Lacroix looked increasingly bleak on Tuesday, 17 November 2009, as a French tribunal adjourned bankruptcy hearings with no fresh news of a buyer. 19 Nov 2009
LONDON, UK: British clothes-to-food retailer Marks & Spencer on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, announced the appointment of Dutch supermarket boss Marc Bolland as its new chief executive. 19 Nov 2009
Manhattan Associates received the ‘Best ISV Partner Innovation' award at the IBM WebSphere Commerce Leadership Summit, held in Toronto Canada recently. 19 Nov 2009
Zonnebloem has released its selection of limited edition wines; the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, which won a gold medal at this year's Veritas Awards, Chenin Blanc 2009 and Shiraz 2007, also medal contenders have been released. 19 Nov 2009
Standard Bank has assisted the Durban Christian Centre by contributing R2 million this week towards its peer education training and the development of the HIV/AIDS enhancement management programme. 19 Nov 2009
Makoya Designs has introduced a merchandised version of the Makaraba, making the fan helmet widely available. Serious interest has been shown from America, Europe and even Canadian ice hockey teams and in South Africa, it is also targeting cricket and rugby. 19 Nov 2009
Linea Academy, a Durban-based fashion college, is delighted that over 90% of its 2009 graduate students have already found positions within the local apparel and fashion sector. According to Renato Palmi, the college's marketing and strategic director, the uptake of graduates proves that there are companies doing well and that a fashion career complemented with a degree in fashion studies is a good choice. 19 Nov 2009
Its all systems go for Soccerex, the leading business convention for the global football community, which kicks off at the Sandton Convention Centre on 28 November 2009 and runs till 2 December. 18 Nov 2009
South Africa's trade conditions in October remained positive, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Wednesday, 18 November 2009. 18 Nov 2009
Retail trade sales continued their downward trend in September falling 5.1% year-on-year. 18 Nov 2009
A vegetarian burger can't claim to be vegetarian if the onions have been fried alongside meat, the Advertising Standards Authority has been told. 18 Nov 2009
A top South African jewellery manufacturer allegedly detained staff, searched them and ordered the women not to wear underwire bras to work anymore. 18 Nov 2009
An international company, Teleperformance, is to set up two contact centres in Cape Town, which are expected to create 2000 jobs by 2012. 18 Nov 2009
Ciro Beverage Solutions, which brings the Lavazza brand to South Africa, has announced a new offering, known as i Piaceri del Caffe or ‘the pleasures of coffee'. This collection of specialty espresso-based gourmet coffees will be available at leading coffee shops from November 2009. 18 Nov 2009
The R3-billion development of the Bellville Velodrome Precinct has been awarded by the City of Cape Town, after a two-year bidding process. 18 Nov 2009