Interview with Simon Cranswick, MD Anana Africa and Chantel Botha, CEO Brandlove on the rapid evolution of Customer Experience Management over the last year. 7 Jul 2016
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The 20th South African Congress of Shopping Centres will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 7 to 9 September 2016 under the theme 'Lead', a fitting subject as the retail and property sectors are leading contributors to South Africa's economy. 7 Jul 2016
The second stage of grocery chain Pick n Pay's long-term turnaround programme is progressing well, ratings agency Fitch said in a report released on Wednesday night. 7 Jul 2016
BMi Research has released its report on the sparkling soft drinks category. The category saw a volume growth in 2015, compared to 2014, following the trend of relatively healthy growth during the three preceding years. 7 Jul 2016
After months of speculation, unlisted poultry group Country Bird Holdings (CBH) has finally swooped on Eastern Cape-based rival Sovereign Food Investments, with firm intention for a premium-priced buyout offer. 7 Jul 2016
LONDON - Edcon Holdings is seeking consent from senior creditors to obtain as much as R1.5bn from banks and bondholders in a new facility as SA's biggest clothing retailer restructures its debt. 7 Jul 2016
The Foschini Group (TFG) has renewed its e-commerce contract with Media24's e-commerce services business, On the Dot (OTD), for a further three years. 7 Jul 2016
This week, Checkers introduced its Little Shop Mini Collectables in stores across the country. The first 25 learners to complete their collections could win R10,000 for themselves and R10,000 for their schools. 7 Jul 2016
A worker inspects Hero lager bottles at SABMiller’s Onitsha brewery in Nigeria.
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LONDON - Britain's decision to leave the EU has complicated a slew of deals. In the latest twist, the plummeting pound is creating an unintended £2.4bn premium for a select few shareholders in SABMiller. 6 Jul 2016
Eikendal Estate has committed to donate 5% of its Pinotage 2015 sales from its tasting centre to the Peace Parks Foundation. 6 Jul 2016
In the first month of its launch, Syntech's lead generation tool on its website has directed R500,000 of potential end user demand for its products to reseller online stores. 6 Jul 2016
From 1 July 2016, Incredible Connection partnered with cyber security-based insurance company, Phishield, to offer consumers cyber fraud and phishing insurance cover, at no additional cost, for all internet-enabled products, across selected products. 6 Jul 2016
The major redevelopment and expansion of Ballito Junction Regional Mall is increasing its current size by eight times, to 80,000sqm and its anchor tenants will grow to six - Checkers, Woolworths, Edgars and Game and its existing anchors Pick n Pay and Dis-Chem. The development will be complete by March 2017. 5 Jul 2016
On 1 July 2016, Hunter's introduced a new campaign, 'Bring the Heat', which moves the brand away from the desert to the heat of the urban environment, and introduces a new face for the cider. 5 Jul 2016
Pioneer Foods has officially opened its new Bokomo facility in Orton Southgate, England, less than two kilometres from the previous Bokomo UK factory. The new facility has been built from scratch and was designed specifically to fit the requirements of a breakfast cereal business. Construction on the modern facility was completed in May 2016. 5 Jul 2016
Photographer: Songi Langeni
The annual W&RSETA Goods Practice Awards acknowledges winners of the various categories for their good practice in the wholesale and retail sector. 5 Jul 2016
Famous Brands has struck a saucy deal that will see the JSE-listed food franchise company buy a tomato paste factory in Port Elizabeth for a fraction of its value. 5 Jul 2016
Shares in AltX-listed Greenbay Properties surged 6.43% to close at R1.49 after announcing it had bought its first asset - a shopping centre in Slovenia in central Europe. 5 Jul 2016
The Danish Netto discount supermarket currently has 1,336 stores, out of which 459 are in Denmark and the rest in Germany, Poland, Sweden and Britain (AFP Photo/John Macdougall).
COPENHAGEN - Danish discount supermarket Netto said on Monday it was exiting the highly competitive British market as it ended a joint venture with British retailer Sainsbury's, citing a dearth of attractive store locations. 5 Jul 2016
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