We've reached the fourth and final quarter of the year and with it, the surreptitious (and not-so-surreptitious) displays of festive ornaments - pending apocalypse clearly notwithstanding. But we're still a few months from the end of 2012 (or world, depending on your particular point of view), so let's see what news we have for you in the meantime... This past week saw the appointment of a new MD for JHI Properties; although property as a whole has not seen any recovery yet, according to the biannual SAPOA/IPD property index. eBucks CEO, Jolande Duvenhage tells us that loyalty programmes must make 'cents', while Declan Hollywood wonders whether you're getting your share of tourism dollars. Non-doomsdayers can look forward to the Consumer Electronics and Technology Experience and PetroForum Africa next year. Commuters, however, won't be game for another round of 'let's hike the petrol price' this Wednesday. There's a new must-read out for any retailer - Demographic's Digital Advertising Bible for Retailers. Geared at showing retailers how to effectively use digital advertising, the booklet is available as a free download. Well, what are you waiting for? Have a great week!

Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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