The Dipula Income Fund has reported an increase of 33% in distributable earnings for its financial year to 31 August 2015, during a period of remarkable growth. Dipula's combined growth in distribution per share of 7.05% is up on its half-year distribution growth of 6.8% per share, and in line with its market guidance. Its distribution growth comprises a 5.0% increase per Dipula A share and 9.5% increase per Dipula B share for the full year. 12 Nov 2015
The Spar Group (SPP) on Wednesday said it had experienced a milestone year in 2015 as the first full year of operating in a global context. 12 Nov 2015
Chivas Regal has unveiled what it's calling "the world's most exclusive vending machine". 11 Nov 2015
Martell has brought its 300 years of cognac expertise to South Africa for the first time, with a local launch in Johannesburg. 11 Nov 2015
Fran Peacock, Head of International Growth at Yuppiechef.
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The retail landscape in South Africa is competitive and with a tough economic environment both at home and in the rest of the continent, retailers need to find effective and innovative ways to retain existing customers and attract new patrons. Building a brand around an elevated customer experience is key to the success of today's retail business. 11 Nov 2015
New data from Juniper Research, entitled Smart Toys: Hardware, Apps & Technologies 2015-2020, has forecast that smart toy sales will reach $2.8bn in hardware and app content revenues this year, driven by the popularity of the console-connected 'toys to life' segment. 11 Nov 2015
Ocean Spray, a specialty producer of cranberry products and 85-year-old cooperative with more than 700 grower-owners, has officially launched its vast range of juices, sauces and dried cranberries in South Africa. 11 Nov 2015
NEW YORK - Wall Street extended losses in early trade on Tuesday with Apple shares pressing lower on a report suggesting iPhone 6s sales are weaker than hoped. 11 Nov 2015
Manufacturing output turned the corner in September, providing a glimmer of hope that the economy may have avoided recession in the third quarter. 11 Nov 2015
NEW YORK - Tag Heuer, the Swiss watchmaker that is part of the French luxury goods group LVMH, showed off its first Internet-connected wristwatch on Monday designed with Google and Intel. 11 Nov 2015
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Lewis Group said retail trading conditions had deteriorated since July, with the weakening job market and continuing economic uncertainty in the country limiting prospects for the group's lower- to middle-income target market. 11 Nov 2015
It's an all too familiar scenario: the squeeze is on, budgets are being slashed and market research is first in the firing line. But an economic slowdown is the worst time to cut back on research, especially for manufacturers that should be using this valuable tool to inform recession-proof product and pricing strategies. 10 Nov 2015
Rosebank's first food court has opened: a 2000m² indoor food emporium on the first floor of The Zone @ Rosebank, with panoramic views over western Johannesburg and a balcony on Oxford Road. 10 Nov 2015
Professor Jorge Marx-Gomez from the University of Oldenburg with Charral Adams, Quality Control Supervisor in the Finishing Department.
Falke South Africa recently hosted a high-profile delegation led by the German Chamber of Commerce. The group, from Lower Saxony, consisted of members of parliament, leading business delegates as well as representatives from various tertiary institutions and visited the legwear manufacturer's factory in Bellville South, Cape Town. 10 Nov 2015
The restaurant franchise market has been challenged in recent years by a variety of popular health-related diet trends, providing opportunities for forward-thinking businesses to fill the gaps that have been created in the market as a result. 10 Nov 2015
Travis Coppin, Food Lover’s Market spokesperson
Food Lover's Market Holdings has extended its partnership with artisanal coffee brand, Seattle Coffee Company, now also part of the Food Lover's Market Group. "Seattle Coffee Co. is a much-loved coffee brand, and Food Lover's Market has had the pleasure of steadily growing our partnership with them through our convenience brand, FreshStop, over a number of years," says spokesperson Travis Coppin. 9 Nov 2015
The Competition Commission Tribunal today approved the proposed merger between Futurelife and Pioneer Foods, subject to two conditions that will have no negative impact themselves on the commercial prospects of the Futurelife business. 9 Nov 2015
GENEVA - Luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer will next week launch a smartwatch aimed at taking on the Apple Watch, but with an asking price of $15,000, the company chief said in an interview published on Sunday. 9 Nov 2015
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