Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, said Tuesday, 1 December 2009, it has filed suits against several leading liquid crystal display makers - including Philips, Toshiba, Sharp and Samsung - for alleged price fixing. 2 Dec 2009
Second-hand book dealers are protesting that the speaker of the National Assembly, Max Sisulu, has turned a deaf ear to their complaint that incorrect procedures followed by the portfolio committee on safety and security resulted in second-hand books being erroneously included in the Second-Hand Goods Act. 2 Dec 2009
Sandton City has a blog site, Sandtonista.co.za, which allows viewers to find out what's hot and trendy at what is seen as the most fashionable shopping centre in South Africa. 2 Dec 2009
The South African wine industry won the UK trade publication, The Drinks Business', Ethical Award for 2009 and many trophies and prizes in the Fairtrade Wine Committee's competition for best wines of the year, held in London within the past few weeks. 2 Dec 2009
Said to be the first of its kind in South Africa, the national Bake-Off Competition has been launched by Pillsbury Bakeries and Foodservice Division and is open to anyone working in the food service industry. 2 Dec 2009
Cape Union Mart stores across South Africa selected Xanita's X-Board for its festive season visual displays primarily based on the fact that the boards are a fully printable, eco-friendly alternative to the traditional vinyl and PVC used in signage and point of sale displays. 2 Dec 2009
Brand activation specialists, Zinto Marketing Group, presented the Baby Soft toilet tissue Win-a-Car promotion as an in-mall activation in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town during October and November. 2 Dec 2009
A more stable food price environment is expected to contribute to an improved operational performance for the full year, though upward cost pressures persist, said food and beverage group Pioneer Foods on Monday, 30 November 2009. 1 Dec 2009
With World Aids Day having arrived, Ukhozi FM radio personality Phumlani Dube is setting a new fashion trend in an educational way. 1 Dec 2009
“Since the closing of our Gateway store, News Cafe has been actively investigating potential sites and the new News Cafe Umhlanga Rocks will once again ensure a strong brand presence in the Umhlanga area,” said Alan van der Westhuizen, News Cafe GM Restaurant Division, on the launch. 1 Dec 2009
In preparation for the festive season, the online retailer kalahari.net has increased its product range significantly and consumers will benefit from new ranges in the electronics, appliances, photographic, toys, watch and jewellery shops. This is in addition to the extensive books, music, DVD and games offering. 1 Dec 2009
The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, funded by the Nedbank CWG Development Trust, has its first graduate. Howard Booysen, the first aspiring winemaker to be selected for the programme, has just completed his three-year internship, honing his skills and knowledge of the wine industry under the guidance of some of the country's top winemakers. 1 Dec 2009
"Animal prints, bling, sequins and vivid colours are essential when adding accessories to complement that special little black dress," says designer David Tlale, explaining why he's brought out his own collection. 1 Dec 2009
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has given Eskom permission to install 36 meters and modems from 30 November to 7 December 2009 to monitor the centre's energy consumption in real time. This data will be translated into environmental information, made accessible for viewing via an online energy dashboard and updated every 60 seconds. 1 Dec 2009
PARIS, FRANCE: A French court on Monday, 30 November 2009, ordered online auction site eBay to pay €1.7 million (US$2.5 million) to luxury goods maker LVMH for unauthorised selling of its perfumes, the companies said. 1 Dec 2009
WASHINGTON, US: After a modest start to the US holiday shopping season with "Black Friday", online retailers are looking to "Cyber Monday" for a boost in sales. 1 Dec 2009
Online shoppers took to their computers in droves on Black Friday, spending 11% more than they did a year ago and buoying e-tailers' hopes for a bountiful holiday season. 1 Dec 2009
Established in Italy in 1945, Elchim Hairdryers are reputed to have been the first blow stylers manufactured exclusively for the professional hairdressing industry and now Elchim South Africa, is introducing the superior product range to South Africa. 1 Dec 2009
Many retail banks have alienated their clients be reacting inappropriately to the recession. In part 1 of this article we looked at some of the long term damage to their brands and in part 2 we suggest some ways that social media can help banks claw back some of their brand equity. 30 Nov 2009
Changes were desperately needed to make the still-new debt review process work as it should, debt counsellors and the National Credit Regulator said last week. 30 Nov 2009
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