MasterCard's consumer purchasing survey released earlier today revealed that most South Africans aren't looking to cut down on spending. And although fewer consumers are planning on saving their cash, more are looking at the bigger picture, and will be putting it toward long-term assets like houses and retirement plans. Last week Kanchana Moodliar, MD of Fashion Channel, challenged big businesses to help small business practically - by paying them on time. A recent casualty of late or non-payment is the inaugural Your Child Expo, which sadly had to be cancelled a month before launch. A group of Eastern Cape crafters, however, made a big impression at an overseas exhibition, selling out all their wares. The one thing they wish for now is a better response from their homeland. So buy local. It's lekker.

Shan Radcliffe, Retail editor
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