Apple fans ain't got nothing on H&M devotees. In SA's biggest display of launch mania, more than 2000 fashion lovers queued in line for the opening of cheap-chic retailer H&M's first store in South Africa. 26 Oct 2015
Famous Brands, the owner of eateries such as Tashas and Mugg & Bean, will open up to 139 outlets by February next year as it seeks further market share gains in the thriving food service sector. 23 Oct 2015
Customer relations is a key part of expanding a business. As customers are an integral part of businesses, the manner in which they are addressed and managed before and after patronising the business is of significance. It requires a form of strategy and planning that could retain customers and keep them engaged and interested. 23 Oct 2015
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The Heidelberg Mall's shopper numbers and sales figures are still growing, a year after the mall opened in October 2014. Now, the one-stop family entertainment centre Hard Hats Entertainment will open at the mall before the end of October. Mr Price Sport is opening on 1 December, and the Black Steer steak house opened at the end of September. 23 Oct 2015
BMi Research, the South African research house specialising in consumer and industrial research, has been acquired by Cognition Holdings following the successful conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition by Cognition from the three minority shareholders of the remaining 60.30% of the shares in BMi Research not yet owned by the company. 23 Oct 2015
NEW YORK - Coca-Cola reported lower third-quarter earnings on Wednesday in results dented by the strong dollar and lower soda volumes in the critical North American market. 23 Oct 2015
Domino's Pizza has launched an online ordering platform, which will allow customers to order pizza in a matter of minutes. Online ordering is available to customers ordering on dominospizza.co.za as well as using the Domino's Pizza app available for iOS and Android, giving customers a seamless experience between platforms. 23 Oct 2015
Clicks Group (CLS) on Thursday said it would continue to invest for long-term growth, with record capital expenditure of R432m planned for the year ahead. 23 Oct 2015
Cashbuild, SA's largest retailer of construction materials, recorded double-digit revenue growth in the three months to September despite falling confidence among builders over the same period. 22 Oct 2015
COPENHAGEN - Toy maker Lego on Wednesday warned it may be unable to deliver all European orders in the run-up to Christmas due to strong demand, meaning some shoppers could face empty shelves. 22 Oct 2015
Royco has launched a new range of wet Recipe Bases that give consumers the confidence to expand their cooking repertoire with six authentic South African family favourite recipes offering all the benefits of a wet cooking aid while still involving them in the kitchen. 22 Oct 2015
South African parents are deeply invested in their families and therefore want the very best for their children - from the food they put in their mouths to the nappies they put on their bottoms - and they're willing to pay for it. 22 Oct 2015
Made possible by the success of the national Manufacturing Indaba held at Emperor's Palace, Ekurhuleni, in June, in conjunction with the Department of Trade & Industry (dti) and the Manufacturing Circle, the Western Cape roadshow will take place on Friday, 6 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Indaba will provide a national platform for the province's manufacturers to workshop and network with the government's policy makers and industry leaders to unlock the growth opportunities of the sector in line with the National Development Plan. 22 Oct 2015
Delta Africa, formerly Delta International, has acquired significant interests in two Zambian shopping malls, extending its asset base into a third country. 21 Oct 2015
J.C. Le Roux has launched a special edition J.C. Le Roux Scintilla 2008, presented in a cylindrical gift pack that doubles up as a cooler to keep the prestige cuvée perfectly chilled. Just add ice to the tube. 21 Oct 2015
South African retailers need to adopt new strategies if they are to continue creating value for consumers in the age of the so-called 'Big Shift', a socio-economic and technological revolution that has the potential to change the way that products are bought and sold, according to a Retail Transformation report released by Deloitte. 21 Oct 2015
Tetra Pak's support of National Nutrition Week 2015 was a successful public-private collaboration between the Department of Basic Education, Clover and Tetra Pak, in which nearly 10,000 learners, their teachers, school employees, and food handlers benefitted. 21 Oct 2015
WASHINGTON, USA: Wal-Mart caused a stir when it raised the pay of 500,000 of its workers. But now the US retail giant seems to regret the move after its profit outlook plunged, reviving a minimum wage debate. 21 Oct 2015
NEW YORK - Yum Brands, the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced on Tuesday it is splitting off its China business into a separate company. 21 Oct 2015
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The OK Franchise Division, a division of the Shoprite/Checkers group, has announced the winners of the Franchisee of the Year awards in their respective categories. 21 Oct 2015
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