Startups with e-commerce stores may want to consider EFT payments for their products. Transaction gateway company SID Instant EFT has announced a new version of its solution. 1 Jun 2016
The Hemel-en-Aarde winery Bouchard Finlayson has won a host of awards and accolades for its vintages recently: The 2013 Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir won a Gold medal in the 2016 Global Pinot Noir Masters awards, presented by the European drinks trade publication The Drinks Business, to recognise and reward the finest Pinot Noirs in the world. Bouchard Finlayson's flagship red was the only South African wine between the value of GBP20 to GBP30 to win a Gold. 31 May 2016
Empowerment investment company Brimstone Investment Corporation clearly has no cravings for Starbucks and Dominos Pizza. 31 May 2016
Famous Brands CEO Kevin Hedderwick.
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While Famous Brands' insatiable hunger for acquisitions has pushed revenue higher, its investment into logistics and manufacturing operations have been the major reason behind the company's 15 consecutive years of record results. 31 May 2016
Famous Brands is planning further expansion in the UK as the owner of fast-food chains including Debonairs Pizza and Steers seeks faster growth in the country, and increased revenue from currencies other than the rand. 31 May 2016
Most retailers recognise the importance of combining the best of digital technologies and physical stores to create a seamless and consistent customer experience across channels profitably. 31 May 2016
The extension of Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria has been awarded a four-star Green Star Retail Design rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) for the effort undertaken to develop its first building phase on environmentally friendly design and construction principles. 31 May 2016
SAN FRANCISCO - Seducing hyper-connected "Millennials" poses an increasing challenge for luxury brands, which find their markets slowing as young, sceptical consumers force them to rethink strategies. 31 May 2016
A judging panel at the recent Global Spirits Masters blind tasting competition in the UK has stated that South African brandies shone "head and shoulders above entrants from other parts of the world" and awarded nine silver medals to South African brandies assessed and gold to the Oude Molen XO. The tasting report said that results were of such a calibre it "left the judges pondering why the category has yet to establish a character for itself on the international stage"... 30 May 2016
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A recent survey by The Foschini Group has revealed how age and gender influence shopping habits, what retailers need to do to encourage more sales and how to convert those who are not convinced by the claimed advantages of online shopping. 30 May 2016
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Taste Holdings - which mixes interests in fast-food and jewellery - is chilled about its roll-out plans for coffee store brand Starbucks. 30 May 2016
A Game store, operated by Massmart, in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
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Massmart CEO Guy Hayward expects SA's drought-driven food price inflation to accelerate further before it starts to slow towards the end of 2016 and into early 2017. 30 May 2016
The competition commission is coming a-knocking at grocery retailers' doors once again, and it has a number of uncomfortable questions to ask. 30 May 2016
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Consolidation in the furniture sector has placed Lewis in a strong position to roll out 10 to 15 new stores in SA in its next financial year. 30 May 2016
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Massmart plans to open 13 new stores this year, seven of which are already operating, CEO Guy Hayward said at the retailer's annual general meeting. 27 May 2016
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NEW DELHI: Apple faces a roadblock in its quest to open stores in India after the finance minister decided it must comply with tough local sourcing rules, a report said Wednesday, days after a visit by chief executive Tim Cook. 27 May 2016
According to recent findings from BMi Research, the RTD fruit juice has continued to grow in volume despite tough economic conditions. 27 May 2016
A doll collection that aims to inspire young and old to journey into the world of the creative imagination, has been launched by Malaville Toys. The Malaville Debut Collection is a range of dolls with a variety of brown skin tones and hair curls, coils and textures, introducing a more diverse representation to the doll market. 27 May 2016
CHINA: Chinese technology giant Lenovo said Thursday it posted a net loss last year, as its smartphones struggle to keep apace with Apple and Android rivals and as the market for personal computers fizzles. 27 May 2016
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The East Rand Mall has had a R460m cash injection by the organisation's partners Redefine Properties, Vukile Property Fund, and JHI. The new-look mall now boasts some of the leading brands and an even more attractive array of fashion and lifestyle and under one roof. 26 May 2016
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