With September retail sales looking rather dismal, and October cash withdrawals similarly slow, retailers should be even more conscious of what they're doing with their festive season windfalls. SA's mobile handset market has some new competition in the form of Karbonn Mobiles, and Bevan Ducasse has three important lessons for mobile marketers. On a sombre note, Spar CEO Wayne Hook will be retiring in January, as his wife has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We wish Mrs Hook a speedy recovery and the family much strength during this trying time.
Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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