Luxury travel accessory brand, Tumi, is launching a new range of luggage called Tumi Light. Using a combination of ultra durable materials, lightweight construction and advanced technology, these wheeled travel bags are geared for easy lifting and manoeuvrability. 4 Jun 2009
Fleur du Cap has clinched the trophy for South Africa's Best Wooded White Blend at this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show with its Unfiltered Viognier Chardonnay Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release 2007. The awards announcement took place in Cape Town on Monday, 1 June 2009. 3 Jun 2009
Jordan Shoes has taken the 20-year old Renegade brand and rejuvenated it. Associated with quality workwear, the shoes are described as durable and functional with simple design. Jordan has taken these elements, given them an edge and introduced the new range - targeting today's younger man. 2 Jun 2009
The world's second-largest brewer, SABMiller, said on Thursday, 28 May 2009, that application had been made to the UK Listing Authority and to the London Stock Exchange for 60 million ordinary shares of US$0.10 each to be admitted to the Official List and to trade on the LSE's main market for listed securities. 29 May 2009
PARIS: France's US-owned couture house Christian Lacroix SNC has declared insolvency after falling foul of the global crisis, the company said on Thursday, 28 May 2009. 29 May 2009
Fast moving consumer goods company Tiger Brands, which last week said it would continue to be on the lookout for possible acquisitions, said on Friday, 22 May 2009, that it had bought Crosse & Blackwell from Nestlé for an undisclosed amount. 26 May 2009
Food and beverage group Pioneer Foods on Monday, 25 May 2009, reported interim diluted headline earnings per share for the six months ended March 2009 of 166.4 cents, up from 140.0 cents during the previous period. 25 May 2009
The world's second biggest brewer, SABMiller plc, on Wednesday, 20 May 2009, announced that Dr Dambisa Moyo has agreed to join the SABMiller board as an independent non-executive director. 22 May 2009
Kellogg's Corn Flakes has refreshed its image by upgrading the design of its packaging. The distinctive packaging will be available in-stores next month with the aim of making it contemporary, discernible on shelves and easy on the eye. 22 May 2009
Nokia said Tuesday, 19 May 2009, it will lay off 170 workers worldwide to further cut costs as the global downturn continues to weaken demand in the mobile phone industry. 21 May 2009
SHANGHAI: Coca-Cola launched a juice marketing offensive in China on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, making good on a vow to put more power behind its brands after Beijing shot down its purchase of a local juice maker. 20 May 2009
Global brewing giant SABMiller held its dividend in the year to March at US$0.58 despite global input cost pressures and foreign exchange movements. 18 May 2009
Sony reported its first annual net loss in 14 years and forecast a bigger loss this year, saying the pressure from sliding sales, competition in gadget prices and a strong yen was expected to continue. 15 May 2009
Perdeberg Winery trotted off with a total of 10 awards - one for every wine it entered - at the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards, held in London on 12 May. 14 May 2009
McCain has launched its Chef's Solutions range - a gourmet vegetable selection to make life easier with a conveniently sliced and diced range of frozen ingredients. 14 May 2009
Ferrero, the global confectionery business which has just embarked on major expansion in South Africa, has been voted the 'Most Reputable Company in the World' in the 2009 Global Reputation Pulse conducted annually by the Reputation Institute. 12 May 2009
Moir's is launching two retro-inspired ranges of jellies and instant puddings, aimed at invoking fond memories of truly South African favourites just like Grandma used to make. 11 May 2009
Any woman who's ever looked at herself in the mirror and wished she could look slimmer instantly is about to have her wish granted. Woolworths is introducing a range of clothing and lingerie designed to take centimetres off those all-important areas of midriff, tummy, hips, thighs and derriere - instantly. 8 May 2009
Canderel is launching DélicéO, a low calorie taste sensation from France, to flavour and energize still water without the added sugar and carbohydrates. 7 May 2009
South African food group Tiger Brands said on Wednesday, 6 May 2009, that for the six months ended March 2009, it expects its headline earnings per share from continuing operations will reflect an improvement of between 5% and 9% compared to that achieved in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. 7 May 2009
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