GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Swiss luxury goods giant Richemont will cut 210 jobs at its Piaget and Vacheron Constantin high-end watchmakers, a union source said Monday. 15 Nov 2016
SAN FRANCISCO - US cosmetics maker Estee Lauder on Monday snapped up the beauty products brand Too Faced, beloved by the younger demographic, for $1.45 billion in its biggest acquisition to date. 15 Nov 2016
Few South Africans are at home during standard delivery times to accept their parcels and the country has a high level of informal housing, with no formal street addresses for delivery. These unique demands in the South African online shopping context require innovative thinking around delivery and returns. 15 Nov 2016
Launched on 8 November 2016, the Woolworths 2016 festive campaign is brought to life through a stellar line-up of loveable characters, including world-renowned musician and philanthropist, Hugh Masekela, as Santa Claus. 15 Nov 2016
From negotiating deals with suppliers to ensuring delivery logistics run smoothly, PriceCheck and Parcelninja's CEOs, Kevin Tucker and Justin Drennan respectively, team up ahead of Black Friday to provide some key insights retailers should be thinking about... 14 Nov 2016
With the festive season looming, large retailers need to differentiate themselves from the competition and look into interactive communication solutions to engage their customers. 14 Nov 2016
Speaking after a JDA retail seminar in South Africa recently, Razat Gaurav, VP and GM at JDA, said overseas expansion was one of the key themes to emerge in his talks with leading local retail organisations. 14 Nov 2016
British fashion designer Stella McCartney at the presentation of her menswear launch and women’s Spring 2017 collection presentation in London on 10 November. — AFP/VNA Photo
LONDON - Fashion designer Stella McCartney unveiled her first menswear collection on Thursday at London's famous Abbey Road recording studio, where she promised men a more free and fun wardrobe. 14 Nov 2016
DUBAI - Dubai business magnate Mohamed Alabbar announced on Sunday the launch of a $1-billion regional e-commerce site in a joint venture with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and other Gulf investors. 14 Nov 2016
SHANGHAI - Chinese shoppers spent more than $1 billion in the first five minutes of Singles Day on Friday, e-commerce giant Alibaba said, in the world's biggest online shopping promotion. 11 Nov 2016
Woolworths store at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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Summer sales might offer a helpful fillip for clothing retailer Woolworths after a poor winter start to the first 19 weeks of this financial year. 11 Nov 2016
Swedish group Electrolux will buy local water heater producer Kwikot Group from RMB Corvest and other parties, broadening its home comfort product range and boosting growth opportunities in Africa. 11 Nov 2016
Clothing retailer The Foschini Group (TFG) has slammed portions of the National Credit Regulator's new affordability regulations, saying they have already severely affected its credit turnover. 11 Nov 2016
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Checkers is the first major South African supermarket to develop a private label, banting-friendly range, called 'Banting Revolution'. 11 Nov 2016
Winning dish: Dianne Bibby's nutrient-dense green pesto pasta
Faithful to Nature, one of the country's largest online stores for organic and natural products, recently invited 12 South African food bloggers to devise a recipe for a seasonal, vegetarian, organic family lunch or dinner, highlighting how easy it is to create delicious family meals using organic produce and pantry items. 11 Nov 2016
TFG (The Foschini Group) is bringing Singles' Day to South Africa for the first time today, 11 November 2016. The date, 11/11, is significant because the number '1' symbolises the single individual celebrating his or her independence with other singles. 11 Nov 2016
Today, 11 November 2016 marks McDonald's South Africa's 21st birthday. The hamburger and fast food restaurant chain kicked off its birthday celebrations on Tuesday, 8 November with 'Big Mac Day' to commemorate all the little moments of lovin' that the Big Mac has brought over the past 21 years. 11 Nov 2016
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