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Solar powers heart of winery
The carbon footprint of your next glass of wine could soon be trimmed after a major South African wine manufacturer unveiled a project to reduce its annual carbon emissions by 1200 tons of carbon dioxide. 4 Dec 2015
Totalsports Women officially open for fitness
Totalsports Women launched in South Africa at Cape Town's Cavendish Square on Wednesday, 2 December. As the only multi-branded store of-its-kind in Africa, women now have premium international active wear brands to choose from, while making use of expert running services in-store. 4 Dec 2015
Virtually step on stage with Jack Parow and Riky Rick and PUMA VR
PUMA's #Represent698 campaign enters the world of 360° virtual reality with the launch of PUMA VR. 4 Dec 2015
Kanonkop's Abrie Beeslaar announced world's top winemaker
NEWSWATCH: For the second time, Kanonkop cellarmaster Abrie Beeslaar was announced as Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) gala award ceremony held in London on Thursday, 26 November. 3 Dec 2015
Non-traditional beer drinkers are drinking more beer, says Bierfest organiser
Thirsty South Africans are increasingly quenching their craving on craft beers. So much so that by 2017 predictions are that 18 million litres will be lapped up by consumers, as microbreweries malt and mash their way to increased market share. 3 Dec 2015
Xi's tipple sends UK ale exports soaring
LONDON - British brewer Greene King on Wednesday said exports of its India pale ale (IPA) to China had increased sixteen-fold after President Xi Jinping was photographed enjoying a pint during his recent state visit. 3 Dec 2015
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Marek Zmyslowski, MD of Jovago.com. LinkedIn
Major e-commerce backer Africa Internet Group (AIG) has quietly faced an overhaul of leadership of its online shopping plays in Nigeria. Already, the Rocket Internet affiliate has completed the replacement of the heads of Kaymu, Jovago, Easy Taxi and Lamudi. Interestingly, the heads of these companies are choosing to remain in Nigeria. 3 Dec 2015
Footwear proves good e-sales fit for TFG
Shoes, electronics and homeware gifts are among The Foschini Group's (TFG's) top e-commerce sellers. 2 Dec 2015
Kevin Hedderwick.
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Kevin Hedderwick. Image source: Financial Mail
After 16 years with the food franchisor, Famous Brands CE Kevin Hedderwick will retire... 2 Dec 2015
Marius Muller
Marius Muller
Pareto Limited today announced its establishment of a new property management company - Mowana Properties - to manage both its own directly held property assets as well as that of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), with a total value of approximately R30 billion. 2 Dec 2015
G-Star RAW to launch women's concept store in Joburg tomorrow
Global denim brand G-Star RAW will open its first store in South Africa tomorrow, featuring a unique retail concept for female consumers - G-Star Women. This specialist store, situated in Hyde Park Corner in Joburg, will showcase the brand's expertise in women's denim, offering a wide range of modern jeans designs that complement the female shape as a well a fully tailored shopping experience. 2 Dec 2015
Latest interest rate hike will exacerbate debt levels, policy forum told
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The government could do more to incentivise saving while working to reduce household debt in order to get the economy back on track, says the African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management at UCT. 2 Dec 2015
First Builders Warehouse store opens in Zambia
Builders Warehouse has recently opened its first store in Zambia, which has created 156 jobs, at the East Park Shopping Mall, Lusaka. It is the sixth Builders Warehouse store outside of South Africa. 2 Dec 2015
Glum retail season ahead for shoppers
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The sound of Boney M's Christmas album wafts through the air, stores are stacked to the rafters with gift offerings and malls give the impression of a jackpot festive season for SA's retailers. 2 Dec 2015
Triumph International's turnover up 40%
After sales consolidation of the first three quarters of 2015, Triumph International, Bad Zurzach has reported a 40% year-to-date turnover growth of sales via electronic sales platforms (own e-commerce and e-tailers) in Europe. 1 Dec 2015
V&A's rooftop solar system operational
Sustainable Power Solutions with partners SolarWorld Africa, SMA Solar Technology South Africa and Schletter South Africa, has installed a 7500m² rooftop solar electricity system at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Yesterday marked the official switch on by provincial minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde. 1 Dec 2015
2016: Year of the consumer snitch
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Never waste a good crisis - this advice to business leaders was bandied about during the global financial meltdown and subsequent recession. Well, another crisis is on the way and winners and losers across our economy will be determined by whoever seizes or wastes the opportunity. 1 Dec 2015
Photographer: Micheal Ettershank
Photographer: Micheal Ettershank BDlive.co.za
Truworths is acquiring the Office Retail Group, a fashion footwear retailer in the UK, for £256m. 1 Dec 2015
Edcon cuts debt by R4.5bn
Apparel group Edcon says it has won agreement with all of its bank lenders to extend the due dates of its bank debt of more than R7.9bn. 1 Dec 2015
Gold Brands Investments to list on JSE
Gold Brands Investments, owner of South African fast food franchise Chesa Nyama, has announced its intention to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX, which will make it the only fast food retail company on the AltX. 30 Nov 2015
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