Festive madness is already well underway with more international retailers entering the local fray - Topshop opens in Sandton - and locals expanding their offerings:
Takealot.com launches a sports store;
HiFi Corp opens in Zambia;
Nashua Mobile partners with Look & Listen; and
DionWired goes virtual.
Even Famous Brands bought itself a gift today - the franchise agreements, trademarks and IP of
Europa and Fego Caffé.
Last week, John Bowles told us which are the
best days to advertise, Thomas Oosthuizen looked at the
development of iconic brands, and today, Laurence Hillman gives us advice on how to
avoid buyer's remorse.
And on that note, have spectacular week!
Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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