Fashion meets function with the new sequined Electra range from Fitflop. 10 Mar 2009
BEAVERTON, USA: Nike announced that Jeanne P. Jackson, 57, a member of its Board of Directors since 2001, has been named to the newly created role of President of Direct to Consumer for the company, effective immediately. Jackson will drive Nike, Inc.'s global retail efforts which include Nike-owned retail stores worldwide, its affiliate retail stores and its digital commerce organisation. She will report to Nike, Inc. President and CEO, Mark Parker. 9 Mar 2009
In an age in which pay-for-parking malls are the norm, free parking is the exception. Boost Juice Bars, a healthy fast-food outlet, is handing out redeemable parking vouchers with every purchase of original size Boost products. 6 Mar 2009
This week Nintendo unveiled its lineup of upcoming titles for the year. Sony CEO Howard Stringer did some executive shuffling in an apparent effort to re-energize the consumer electronics company. Also, Microsoft got some good news from Japan, scoring a hit with its latest exclusive title, "Star Ocean: The Last Hope". 6 Mar 2009
USA: In the latest sign of retail trouble, Blockbuster said Tuesday, 3 March 2009, it has brought in an outside law firm to rescue the long-slumping video store chain from a financial bind. 5 Mar 2009
Koo, a core brand in the Tiger Brands stable, is bringing innovation to the canned beans aisle with the launch of its homestyle canned samp range, a first of its kind. 3 Mar 2009
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has taken over the stumbling company's main consumer electronics business after removing Ryoji Chubachi from the helm. 2 Mar 2009
Distillers and vintners KWV Investments on Monday announced a 19.3% increase in headline earnings a share of 451.3c for six months to end December compared with 378.2c for the same period last year. 26 Feb 2009
Lux is, for the first time, joining forces with washroom advertising company The Letter Corporation (TLC) as part of the brand's re-launch campaign. The new range of soap and bodywash has been launched, in part, in the form of delectably designed mirror decals in ladies only washrooms in 22 malls throughout South Africa's major metropolitan areas. 26 Feb 2009
Ferrero, Italy's world renowned chocolate brand famous for its hazelnut creations, has added a decadent new treat to its collection: the Ferrero Rondnoir. 25 Feb 2009
Nokia, which announced earlier this month it was planning cut jobs, said Tuesday it will seek up to 1,000 voluntary resignations to further reduce costs amid the global economic downturn. 25 Feb 2009
Phoenix Software, traditionally a software republisher and distributor have branched into the accessory market by introducing a range of Zagg invisibleShield products that provide protective film coverings for the recently released iPod nano, iPod touch and classic and iPhone devices. 24 Feb 2009
Previously available only for export, and one of the biggest South African wine brands in Canada and Australia, Obikwa wines are now available in South Africa. 23 Feb 2009
Steenberg Vineyards has released the new vintages of its flagship range of niche cultivars that captures the quality of the distinctive macro-climate of its vineyards. Released in limited quantities and with new packaging, the flagship range comprises of Steenberg Catharina 2006, Steenberg Semillon 2008, and Steenberg Nebbiolo 2007. 19 Feb 2009
Elizabeth Arden introduced local spokesperson Lerato Moloi as the new face of the brand for South Africa, at a function held in Johannesburg recently. Described as a woman who embodies the unique qualities of her country, Moloi will represent Elizabeth Arden skincare and colour products to local consumers. 17 Feb 2009
USA: Just a month after saying it had no intention of opening a chain of retail stores, Microsoft has announced plans to do just that. 16 Feb 2009
The South African Breweries (SAB) Ltd has announced that, as of 1 March 2009, Dr Vincent Maphai, former chairman of BHPBilliton Southern Africa, will be joining the brewer as Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Transformation. 13 Feb 2009
Japanese electronics company Pioneer will cut 10,000 jobs globally to cope with sinking sales of car audio equipment and flat-screen TVs. It will also withdraw from its money-losing plasma display business. 13 Feb 2009
Nokia said Wednesday it will close a research center in Finland and axe up to 320 jobs in a move to save costs as the global economic downturn hit the mobile phone industry. It also announced temporary layoffs. 12 Feb 2009
The CEO of South Korea-based LG Electronics said Monday that his company needs to trim fat amid the global downturn, but big job cuts like those being made in neighboring Japan are not in the cards. 10 Feb 2009
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