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A blooming good start to spring Spring has almost sprung and for those home enthusiasts already tucking into the spring cleaning while jonesing for some updated decor and a gander at this season's trends, you're in luck... The Homemakers Expo hits Cape Town shores this Thursday before moving around the countryside to finish with its first expo of 2011 during February in Gauteng. But for those Vaalies who can't wait that long, don't despair, the show will be hitting Vanderbijlpark in just over two weeks - and as it takes place at the Emerald Resort & Casino, there's no excuse not to make a day (or weekend) of it. In the meantime, a big congratulations to the lucky winners of our Cape Homemakers Expo competition - you'll be receiving your e-tickets to the event shortly.
On a slightly different note from home, I'll be taking some time off from my duties here at Bizcommunity as I begin my new journey into motherhood in a little while (much to the surprise, I'm sure, of those few people who are still under the impression that I can't spell my own name. It really is 'Shan', and not 'Shaun'.) But before you break out the champagne to celebrate my departure, I will be making my return in the new year. Till then, I'll leave you in the very capable hands of my colleague, Rod Baker, so it'll be business as usual. All the best for the remaining months of 2010, and may your opportunities blossom with the warming weather. See you all next year! Shan Radcliffe, Retail editor Please send retail news to: retailnews@bizcommunity.com Responses to this column welcomed in our new online editor's column archive. Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net and Matt Banks Top stories
RetailCPI eases to 3.7% in JulyThe Consumer Price Index in July eased to 3.7% compared to the 4.2% recorded in June, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday, 25 August 2010. Read more >>Selecting suppliers for quality results [David Donde] The selection of suppliers, based only on price, has consequences ranging from quality, supply continuity and customer/ supplier relationships. Read more >>SABMiller mum on possible Foster's bid [Michael Bleby] SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer by volume, can afford to hold out for a good price from Australia's Foster's beer operations. Read more >>It's a man's branded world Friday, 20 August 2010, saw the ninth FHM Style and Grooming Awards handed out at an evening function in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The magazine's readers selected the top brands through online voting. Read more >>AssociationsAll the 2010 Sunday Times Top Brands winners MTN CMO Serame Taukobong, who was responsible for the Ayoba campaign, has been honoured as the first Sunday Times Top Brands Marketing Personality of the Year, and Ogilvy Johannesburg has received the first Robyn Putter Top Brand Agency of the Year. These new awards are part of the expanded Sunday Times Top Brands Awards, held at the Scarlet Ribbon in Johannesburg last night, Thursday, 26 August 2010. Read more >>New awards for innovation in F&BAn awards programme dedicated to recognising innovation in the food, beverage and associated lifestyle industries in South Africa has been launched by The Good Food & Wine Show in partnership with Product of the Year. Read more >>Enter Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Entries are now open for the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year Award; both awards close on 1 October 2010. The winners will be announced on 27 November at a gala function in the winelands. Read more >>Banking & FinanceConsumer Act raises stakes for insurers[Sanchia Temkin] The insurance industry will face serious challenges next year, as new consumer protection laws dictating that insurance policies be written in plain, simple language come into force. Read more >>Brand newsUp-market customers return to their roots [Zeenat Moorad] Upmarket retailer Woolworths on Thursday reported a 23% rise in full-year profits as less panicked customers found their way back into their stores. Read more >>IUFoST award presented during congress As part of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) two-day congress in Cape Town (23-24 August 2010), the association bestowed its President's Award on Nestlé, in recognition of the company's efforts to advance global food science and technology for the benefit of everyone. Read more >>Distell eyes expanding African market [Michael Bleby] Distell, the Stellenbosch-based producer of Nederburg wine, Van Ryn's brandy and Hunter's cider, is looking to expand production capacity outside SA to meet a growing African market, MD Jan Scannell said yesterday, 25 August 2010. Read more >>Perdeberg Winery gallops away with prizes The results of the Paarl and National Young Wine Show 2010, announced on 19 August 2010, saw Perdeberg Winery do well winning 5 gold, 14 silver and 10 bronze medals for its selected wines, out of 20 entries. It also won the Sarel Rossouw Trophy for the five highest scoring wines in the Paarl-region competition, the Champion Chenin Blanc, as well as Champion Other Wood Matured Red - for its Petit Verdot in the Paarl region's leg of the competition. Read more >>'Green' giftsEarlier this week, Barron Gifts launched a new environmentally compliant gifting range at The Forum at the Campus, Bryanston, Johannesburg. The company is bringing its customers the opportunity to offer their clients a full range of ethically produced, environmentally safe promotional products. Read more >>Tropical fragrance for babies Elizabeth Anne's & Purity have launched a new range of Cocoa Butter fragranced variants for babies to help nourish and protect their dry skin. Read more >>Feature your company in Best of South Africa There are still six weeks left to submit your advertorial and editorial and feature your company in this bumper edition of Best of South Africa Vol 6 - the book for 2011 with a three-year lifespan. The book will be representing South Africa as part of a global series worldwide with strong links in Africa as the showpiece for other countries to follow. Read more >>Clothing & TextilesIt's summer at Woolies Woolworths launched its summer fashion range on Wednesday, 25 August 2010, with a campaign that focuses on the future and the wealth of young, local talent in South Africa. Read more >>Commercial propertyLandlords: get a grip on bad debt[Steve Rennie] With South African financial experts still concerned about the threat of a global double dip recession, landlords have got to be extra vigilant about keeping a handle on bad debt. Read more >>Interest grows in SA property post World CupAccording to the Pam Golding Property group, on the Monday directly after the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final its statistics revealed a massive spike in visitors to the company's website. "We were delighted to see a huge spike in visits, up from an average of around 8000 on most Mondays to an unprecedented 37 697 visits on Monday 12 July 2010," says Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property (PGP) group. Read more >>Woodlands Boulevard extends more than 50% Woodlands Boulevard, owned by Attfund and managed by Parkdev Asset Management, will increase in size from 42 000m² by an additional 28 900m² of retail space, growing the centre to a 71 000m² regional shopping centre at a cost of R440 million. Construction started in September 2009 and the new extension launches 7 October 2010 to the public. Read more >>JHI mulls China mallsRecently JHI CEO, Marna van der Walt, together with other senior executives of the company, visited China on an educational tour and viewed 15 shopping complexes or malls in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dongguan and Beijing. Read more >>Corporate Social InvestmentEating with a conscience The Waterkloof Restaurant situated on the estate, located outside Somerset West on the M9 Sir Lowry's Pass Village Road, is reportedly the first restaurant in the Helderberg to sign up with StreetSmart SA to help street children to live a viable life in their communities. It will launch on 27 September 2010. Read more >>CRMThe Iceberg Effect[Amanda Cromhout] Have you ever considered the power of the ice-mass below the surface of the waterline versus the small ice peak above the surface? Read more >>e-CommerceGino Paoli footwear is online Gino Paoli footwear has just launched its online portal with a selection of over 80 styles from which customers may choose. Together with this, fans can now stay updated with the latest footwear news in the magalogue (magazine-like blog) or be part of the FaceBook group. Read more >>New online auction site Following an online guessing game, which had thousands of South Africans predicting what Smokoo would be in the hope of winning an awesome Apple iPad, the wait is over. Read more >>Google buys shopping comparison site Like.comSAN FRANCISCO, USA: Shopping comparison website Like.com on Monday, 23 August 2010, said it has been bought by Google. Read more >>Exhibitions & EventsReminder to attend WasteCon2010The biennial waste conference, WasteCon2010 of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) will be hosted at Emperors Palace Convention Centre from 4-8 October 2010 focusing on the theme: "What is your Waste Footprint?" This year for the first time, the public is also invited to attend the co-located exhibition. Read more >>New addition to Cape Homemakers Expo A new addition to this year's Cape Homemakers Expo, taking place 2-5 September 2010 at the CTICC, is d'Vine Life, which will showcase the best of what the wine estates have to offer, as well as the latest in accessories, cheese, olive oils and more. Read more >>Intervarsity beer brewing competition winners The third Intervarsity Beer Brewing Challenge held at the Stellenbosch Lodge on Saturday 21 August 2010 was won by University of Pretoria, which won in two out of three categories to land the 2010 grand championship. The judging panel was made up of SAB Brewing experts together with members of the Home Brew Club in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Read more >>Entrepreneurs lounge at business expoAn entrepreneurs' networking lounge will be hosted by Brian Walsh, founder and creator of Entrepreneur.co.za and an expert in the field of entrepreneurship and peak performance. This will form part of the Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo, taking place 16-19 September 2010 at the Coca Cola Dome, North Riding. Read more >>FranchisingGetting the best out of franchising Tommy Roux and Drienie Nienaber, owners of Maxi's Wonderpark and Maxi's Greenstone respectively, reckon mental fortitude, resolve and commitment are required to run a successful franchise. Having both been in the franchising business for a relatively short time at just over eight months, they have discovered that hands-on management and a clear cut strategy is paramount to get the best out of their franchise. Read more >>Green sustainabilityHorsepower for farm Waterkloof Estate has added three new Percheron horses to its 'green brigade', all eager to take biodynamic farming in their stride. The three join the existing Percheron, Lady G who has been on the farm since 2009. Read more >>Health & SafetyBe seen on your Harley New in road safety wear is Harley-Davidson's new Illumination MotorClothes range. Read more >>Import/ExportFlow of Chinese goods to SA to be addressed[Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] Government hopes that its competitiveness incentive scheme that will be launched soon will address the flow of Chinese goods, especially clothes, into South Africa, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Thursday, 26 August 2010. Read more >>Fair trade is growing but Africans lag behind[Hilaire Avril] PARIS, FRANCE: Despite its minuscule share of world trade, fair trade is a booming business, importing certified foodstuffs and products from all over the world to Northern supermarkets. But there is increasing concern that this growth is yet to benefit poor countries in Africa. Read more >>ManufacturingPPI slows to 7.7% in JulyProducer Price Index (PPI) in July slowed to 7.7% year-on-year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday, 26 August 2010. Read more >>SABMiller plans Sudan expansion [Michael Bleby] SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer by volume, will increase the size of its brewery in Sudan, in order to add more beer and soft drinks to its range. Read more >>PackagingNew prize at PentawardsAvery Dennison has sponsored a category in the 2010 Pentawards, the worldwide competition exclusively devoted to packaging design in all its forms. The special prize will be handed over during the Pentawards ceremony, which will be held on 30 September 2010, at the World Expo 2010 site in Shanghai, China.Jack Daniel's special edition birthday bottle
RegulatoryWill Coca-Cola's vitaminwater be the Consumer Protection Act's first scalp? [Mandy de Waal: @mandyldewaal] Local consumer rights advocates say the Consumer Protection Act, due to be enforced from October 2010, could make way for a South African legal class action suit against Coca-Cola for misleading claims on its Glacéau vitaminwater. Read more >>CPA may alter trading names[Eugene Honey and Prof Wim Alberts] One of the obligations of the Consumer Protection Act is that a person providing goods or services to consumers will be allowed to conduct business only under specific names (section 79(1)). A number of scenarios are envisaged by the Act. Read more >>Carbon tax on double cabs postponedWhile the implementation of vehicle emissions tax on passenger cars will proceed as scheduled on 1 September 2010, the tax on double cabs has been postponed. Read more >>Online gambling banned - and you can bet on that NEWSWATCH: The Gauteng Gambling Board has been in a long-running battle with online casinos and has won its case after the North Gauteng High Court handed down a ruling that says it's now illegal to gamble using digital products inside South Africa, reports Business Day. Not unexpectedly, online casinos and poker rooms are less than pleased, reports Online-Casinos.com. Carrying advertising promoting online gambling has also been made illegal. Read more >>ResearchFood, beverages industry's industry income upThe total income generated by the food and beverages industry for June 2010 was 10.4% higher than in June 2009, Statistics SA said on Monday, 23 August 2010. Read more >>Retail marketingDoubling the competitionFollowing the success of last year's 'Win A Car' competition, Baby Soft toilet tissue has launched its national on-pack 'Double Up' competition, where one family stands a chance to win two cars. The promotion is available on the Baby Soft 2 Ply white 9's packs, with competition packs sporting a bright orange branding for easy recognition. When purchasing a promotional pack, consumers need to sms the unique code on the back of the sticker to be put into the draw to stand the chance of winning a brand new Mercedes Benz C Class and a Mercedes Benz B Class. The promotion is being supported across multiple touch-points including a television commercial and strong in store presence. Baby Soft will announce the winning family at the beginning of November and a formal key handover ceremony will take place.Singing fridge for Castle Lite Building on its latest television commercial, featuring pop culture icon MC Hammer, Castle Lite has introduced a mini extra cold fridge look-alike. The interactive table talker plays his "You Can't Touch This" song as its fridge door opens. Read more >>RetailersFreshstop just got bigger The successful partnership with Chevron SA has launched 27 Freshstop convenience stores across the country. The latest are in Wetton, in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and in Middleburg. Both stores offer fruit and vegetables, a grocery section and other products on a 24/7 basis.Mr Price four-month sales upRetail group Mr Price Group said on Thursday, 26 August 2010, its total sales for the first four months of the financial year ending March 2011 - the 18 weeks to end July 2010 - grew 11.9%, while comparable sales grew 8.6%. Read more >>Massmart earnings down 8.3%South African wholesaler and retailer Massmart today, Thursday 26 August 2010, reported an 8.3% decline in diluted headline earnings per share to 542.7 cents for the 52 weeks ended 27 June from 591.6 cents a year ago. Read more >>Woolworths earnings up 123.7c v 114.3cSouth African retailer Woolworths today, Thursday 26 August 2010, reported adjusted diluted headline earnings per share of 159 cents for the year ended June 2010, up from 123.7 cents in 2009. Read more >>Shoprite unveils expansion plans[Zeenat Moorad] Retail giant Shoprite Holdings is charging full-steam ahead with an aggressive expansion plan aimed at growing turnover and increasing trading profit. Read more >>Top Music goes virtualTop Music, a CD, DVD and games store, has closed its retail presence, after 15 years of trading, to start trading on the Marketplace, kalahari.net's new trading platform, and according to its co-owners, Ana and Leon Harmse, business is booming. Read more >>Woolies could reap rewards from recession strategy[Zeenat Moorad] Woolworths was one of the first retailers to cut prices across their food and clothing divisions during the recession, implementing clever cost cuts like meal deals for R100 and price reductions across their basic clothing lines. Read more >>SecurityResearch on CCTV to be released this week At the IFSEC South Africa SECUREX 2010, being held at Sandton from 31 August - 2 September 2010, the business research and consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan, will present a free seminar session announcing the results of a comprehensive research campaign it has undertaken into the South African CCTV market. Read more >>Supply chainDrought-resistant maize could earn Africa up to US$1.5b Researchers said on Thursday (26 August 2010) that distributing drought-resistant varieties of maize to smallholder African farmers could earn the continent between US$900 million and US$1.53 billion by 2016. Read more >>Country Bird loses as chicken value falls[Michael Bleby] Country Bird Holdings, SA's third-largest chicken producer, saw operating profit fall an adjusted 11.5% to R122,2m in the year to June, as the value of realisations - the combined sales of all the constituent parts of a bird - fell. Read more >>
Widening of North-South divide - a myth [Published by Datamonitor] Claims that the North-South divide widened during the recession have been called into question by new research from the independent market analyst Datamonitor. Read more >>Digital prose and the brand conversation Alicia Navarro, CEO and co-founder of Skimlinks discusses why blogging and Twitter represent a golden branding opportunity. Read more >>Bernhart unemployment survey released...OWATONNA, US:...And it's bad news for direct marketers - they're facing longer unemployment; the typical length of job search nearly doubles in past year. Hence, the job outlook for unemployed direct marketers has sharply deteriorated since last summer, according to a new study by Bernhart Associates Executive Search, LLC, a leading digital and direct marketing executive search firm. Read more >>Usain Bolt renews Puma deal KINGSTON, JAMAICA: Jamaican to play lead role in sportlifestyle brand's global marketing activity as world record holder and Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt announces he has renewed his contract with global sportlifestyle brand and long-term sponsor PUMA until the end of 2013. Read more >>More International news...
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Lean, mean, clean - and green [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Aren't hybrid cars supposed to be ugly, boring and constipated? Well, if that's the case then Honda definitely got it wrong with their CR-Z hybrid just launched in South Africa - because not only is it a cockily cute good-looker, it's also quite zippy and it handles amazingly well. Read more >>More Motoring news...
RwandAir acquires second Boeing 737-500 RwandAir recently acquired its second Boeing 737-500 at a ceremony held at Kigali International Airport. The two-class configuration aircraft has 12 business class and 90 economy class seats. Read more >>Out of Africa sends Berkman up a tree [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] I spent the night in a tree with a leopard. Okay, it was a Leopard Orchid and not the feline kind but they were around too - fairly nearby. In fact, there is nothing but a latched gate to stop leopard, boomslang, baboons or vervet monkeys or, indeed a myriad other dangerous creatures from climbing the two storey's to the open platform at Chalkley Tree House. Read more >>More Travel news...
More dance and less drama at the Baxter Dance Festival [Debbie Hathway] The sixth Baxter Dance Festival offered an entertaining opening-night line-up, featuring South African dancers, renowned British contemporary dance duo Anthony Missen and Kevin Turner for Company Chameleon, and a commissioned work by Carolyn Holden. Read more >>Chocolate as foreplay - A Lindt love affair [Ruth Cooper] Since the beginning of time chocolate has been a sensual (and essential) food and has always made much more aphrodisiac sense to me than cold slimy oysters. So I was quite willing to attend a Lindt chocolate workshop at the Chocolate Studio in the Cape Quarter. Hosted by passionate head chocolatier Dimo Simatos, who knows how to romance a good quality chocolate, it was quite a treat. Read more >>Sexpo back in Joburg The Sexpo Joburg 2010 will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand between 30 September and 3 October 2010. A wide variety of adult entertainment will be supported by more than 150 exhibitors showcasing a wide array of products and services. Read more >>White Mountain 2010 line-up announced The White Mountain Festival will be held over the Heritage Day long weekend, 23 to 26 September, 2010, and will cater to tastes as diverse as acoustic rock to blues, folk, world music, bluegrass and maskandi. Read more >>Colours of the Kalahari launched [Ilva Pieterse] Wildlife and nature photographer Hannes Lochner recently embarked on a nationwide launch of his second book, Colours of the Kalahari. At the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank, Lochner shared some of his most treasured photographic experiences with guests at the Johannesburg launch on 20 August, 2010. Read more >>30 Seconds to Mars to tour SA 5FM and Big Concerts have just announced that rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars will be returning to South Africa headlining two dates on 19 November at the Coca-Cola Dome Joburg and in Cape Town on 21 November 2010 at the Grand Arena, Grand West. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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