Stimorol has introduced a new logo and packaging design and added a new brand ambassador to its current duo. 15 Jul 2016
The Shoprite Group has undertaken to make 67,000 peanut butter sandwiches for local charities in need this Mandela Day and has pledged to keep doing this every month until Mandela Day 2017. 15 Jul 2016
Professor Elain Vlok and Mama Mirriam Toni.
At the Clover Mama Afrika Smarties Week, a hands-on training course that sees the Clover Mama Afrika women travel from different provinces to partake in a week of value added workshops, Mama Mirriam Toni has won the Ultimate Cleanliness and Hygiene Award, resulting in a R150,000 donation by MiX Telematics Enterprise BEE Trust. 15 Jul 2016
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Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria has planned some great events on Mandela Day to show its support for and appreciation of the surrounding communities, which include orphanages, cyclists travelling to and from Mamelodi township and an animal shelter. 15 Jul 2016
Elaine Wilson.
With its 50 shopping areas, Pretoria East has more formal retail space available per 1,000 people than other major cities. The area accounts for over 700,000m² of the ±3m-m² of formal retail space in the City of Tshwane and more are planned, posing the question, is this market oversupplied? 15 Jul 2016
Woolworths store at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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Despite rising sales, Woolworths's full-year trading update was met with a cold shoulder on Thursday, after it reported a performance that fell below analysts' expectation. 15 Jul 2016
A picture shows a man using the 'Pokemon Go' augmented reality mobile phone app in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK - Pokemon GO, a mobile game that has rocketed to the top of Apple and Android app stores in record time, looks set to challenge young internet companies that specialise in increasing foot traffic for small businesses, and may end up playing a role in major brands' marketing, according to industry experts. 15 Jul 2016
BMi Research has released its report on the South African malt beer market, which indicates that this is a mature market, with traditionally little change in volume growth per annum. 14 Jul 2016
According to StatsSA, retail trade sales increased by 4.5% in May 2016, compared to a year ago at constant prices. This comes after a year-on-year uptick of 1.6% in April. 14 Jul 2016
A Cashbuild outlet in Rustenburg, North West.
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Cashbuild's revenue jumped 9% in the fourth quarter to June from the previous financial year, with 20 new stores opening since the beginning of July 2014, contributing a 3% increase. 14 Jul 2016
A sign is seen in a Poundland store in London.
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After a tough six months in its quest for European expansion, Steinhoff has finally sealed a deal with UK discount retailer Poundland Group, agreeing to a £597m cash offer. 14 Jul 2016
Retail sales growth accelerated in May, providing a positive surprise for a sector that has felt the effects of consumers under pressure from rising unemployment, increasing living costs and high interest rates. 14 Jul 2016
Andy Watts
At the International Spirits Competition (ISC), held recently in London, Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky won Whiskies of the World Trophy, one of only three whiskies in the category that featured many international brands, to have been bestowed a trophy. 13 Jul 2016
The Health Products Association of South Africa (HPASA) has recently undergone a brand refresh and a new marketing positioning strategy, to prepare itself for a growing number of industry needs. This includes a new logo, a new info-heavy website and the rollout of a marketing plan to drive consumer trust, as well as improve product safety and efficacy. 13 Jul 2016
If you are a Checkers shopper, you would have received a packet of tiny toy groceries along with your regular fare this week. Just like Pick 'n Pay's Stickeez promotion in 2015 (which purportedly saw profits go up 12%, according to some industry estimates), the Little Shop Minis are clever arm twisters that virtually ensures parents up their spend at the Checkers' till to R150 in order to get a collectible. 13 Jul 2016
TBWA\Hunt Lascaris has created a new TVC and online ad for All Gold, as part of the brand's revamped packaging. 13 Jul 2016
Sibonile Dube
Unilever hosted a celebration of South African youth at Shine Studios in Braamfontein on Tuesday 5 July 2016, where CEO Peter Cowan revealed how they plan to tackle some of the tough challenges facing young learners. 13 Jul 2016
Manufacturing Circle executive director Philippa Rodseth hopes signs of growth show the sector is stabilising.
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Manufacturing production improved for the second consecutive month in May - an indication that the sector grew in the second quarter and helped the country to avoid a technical recession. 13 Jul 2016
Consumers are getting less bang for their hard-earned bucks as manufacturers downsize their products to contain costs. Prices, however, have remained the same and, in some cases, increased. 13 Jul 2016
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