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Wal-Mart is #winningAfter months of deliberation, Judge Dave Dennis of the Competition Appeals Court finally announced the verdict on the merger between Wal-Mart and Massmart on Friday. The week had started well for the US retail giant when, over the border, authorities gave the nod for the merger to go ahead in Nambia. On Thursday, it was announced that the group had signed a three-year supplier development programme to the tune of R15 million to support and develop small farmers in South Africa. And in a final coup, Judge Dennis gave the seal of approval to the merger - but not without a few more conditions. Not surprisingly, the Saccawu isn't happy, but so far resistance has proven futile. According to Gryphon Asset Management CEO, Abri du Plessis, government members are well aware of the importance of investor perception and another appeal would not be looked upon positively. Have a good week! Shan Radcliffe, Retail editor
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 [Zeenat Moorad] Foreign investment is vital for SA's economic prosperity and its lofty job creation target - and this will stop government from any further attempts to stymie Wal-Mart's 51% acquisition of local retail player Massmart (MSM). Read more >>
Mystery shrouds a deal in which a valuable chunk of consumer brands conglomerate Pioneer Food Group was passed on to asset management company Allan Gray last week. Read more >>
Described as a cultural fit, the Compass Group (CGSA) has acquired Supercare Services, one of South Africa's leading cleaning companies that generated revenue of R710.5 million in the 2011 financial year and had gross assets of R155.3 million. Read more >>
Associations
 Su Birch, CEO of Wines of South Africa and Lynne Sherriff MW, who chairs the Institute of Masters of Wine, based in London have been shortlisted by UK-based Wine Intelligence for its line-up of the world's most influential figures in wine over the past decade. Read more >>
Banking & Finance
 The average cash withdrawal values across South Africa for February 2012, was R412, a 1.93% year-on-year increase and the highest recorded average cash withdrawal amount for February in four years, as measured by the Spark Cash Index (SCI). There was a small month-on-month drop of 1.31% in February 2012, compared to the drop of 8.81% recorded in January 2012. Read more >>
Brand news
[Zeenat Moorad] Earlier today, 6 March 2012, Nestlé announced a research partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a science council which reports to the minister of science and technology. Read more >>
 The 2012 winners of Marie Claire South Africa Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté winners were announced at a function held at Villa Arcadia in Johannesburg, and hosted by Edgars, on Wednesday 7 March 2012. La Prairie won top honours in the skin-care category, Clinique took first place in the make-up category and Lamelle won the local category. Read more >>
Commercial property
Corporate Social Investment
e-Commerce
Exhibitions & Events
Africa's Big Seven (AB7), described as the biggest international food and beverage trade exhibition on the African continent, has seen more US and EU exhibitors sign up for the exhibition on 15-17 July 20112 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. Read more >>
 [Simone Puterman: managing editor] This year, the big winners at the Design Indaba Expo were jeweller Kirsten Goss, whose Lily Pad Ring is the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2012; graphic designer and Creative Stand winner Mike van Heerden; and Andy Cartwright of Andy Cartwright Homeware, who walked off with the inaugural Innovation Award. Bizcommunity.com finds out what these wins mean and how the expo was for them, as well as their plans for the future. Read more >>
FMCG
 A key element of the McCain rebranding exercise is the new design packaging, which is being introduced into the market. Using vibrant colours and farm fresh visual cues, the packaging creates a consistent look and feel. Read more >>
Franchising
At the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on Tuesday 6 March 2012, JSE-listed Skinwell Holdings Limited announced its new trading name and brand as Imbalie Beauty and its acquisition of the Perfect 10 franchise. This acquisition makes it one of the largest beauty franchise companies in the country, complementing its current Placecol skin care clinics, Dream Nails beauty salons and World of Beauty salons. Read more >>
Hospitality
Import/Export
There are mixed fortunes for the poultry industry, with some action at last on the much-decried "dumping" by Brazil, but a high maize price that is bedevilling margins. Read more >>
Merchandising
 [Sean Reed] Reaching any particular demographic effectively requires the use of multi-faceted advertising platforms in a technology-based world. What should be critical to any potential advertiser in today's economy is the ROI (Return on Investment) of every Rand spent on advertising and marketing. Read more >>
Packaging
 According to Stephen Beattie, marketing manager of Pyrotec, as technology advances, so does the rate at which systems evolve. For the most part, the progression of on-pack devices is a positive thing brought about by the desire for improvement. He believes there are some identifiable trends developing in 2012 in packaging. Read more >>
Regulatory
[Paul Vecchiatto] The Wal-Mart/Massmart merger has been approved, subject to conditions including no retrenchments, by Competition Appeals Court President Judge Dennis Davis. Read more >>
 The Department of Health has released draft regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children for public comment. Read more >>
Yesterday, 5 March 2012, Wal-Mart and Massmart were advised by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Namibia that the merger has been approved in Namibia subject to three conditions. Read more >>
Research
The Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) released its production figures and outlook for the forthcoming months in the dairy industry in South Africa, indicating that while production is lower, producer prices have recovered. Read more >>
Extracting from his annual SME Survey, which assesses the competitiveness of this sector of the economy, Arthur Goldstuck, principal researcher indicated that the increase in smartphones meant that traditional businesses that are not on the web could suffer potential loss of business. Read more >>
 BMi Research: Consumer Division is a dedicated unit that offers clients innovative consumer research solutions, based on cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Formed from BMi Research, the unit responds to a specific need that has been identified among clients. Read more >>
 Dr JC Jordaan, independent researcher with the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) at Unisa, recently published research to estimate the impact on the economy of the 100 basis point increase in the interest rate, with the focus on households. Read more >>
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 [James Hurford] Persuasive copy should always grab the reader's attention, secure their interest, stimulate their desire for the goods or service, and lastly, motivate them to take action. Read more >>
[John Bowles] From multiple surveys taken over 20 years, food and grocery shoppers continue to shop mostly on the weekend. It is however, the planning that consumers undertake that is the most intriguing for marketers. Read more >>
 [Sarah Britten] Do you have a favourite example of how marketing can have a positive impact on the world? I never hesitate when I'm asked that question: the Outsurance pointspeople. Social good meets brand awareness and affinity: it's a win-win situation. Read more >>
Retailers
Training
 REDWOOD CITY, US: Clickatell, a global leader in personalised priority messaging (PPM) through all mobile devices, today announced the availability of the Clickatell Connect API to enable developers to integrate SMS text messaging seamlessly with their web or mobile applications. Read more >>
 PARIS, FRANCE: 3D television will jump to the fore at MIPTV 2012, taking place from Sunday 1 to Wednesday 4 April in Cannes, with a dedicated 3DTV Focusprogramme on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 April. Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, US: Apple has introduced the new iPad, the third generation of its mobile device, featuring a new Retina display, Apple's new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing photos and 1080p HD video. Read more >>
 BARCELONA, SPAIN: MasterCard has continued its mobile payment leadership and outlined its vision on how to reach the next billion consumers through mobile innovation and partnerships. At a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona led by its global head of mobile Mung Ki Woo, MasterCard and leading mobile partners Comviva, Intel, iZettle, Santander and Turkcell unveiled a vision for the future of mobile payments. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, US: The Art Directors Club, a premier organisation for integrated media and reputed to be the first global creative collective of its kind, has announced the launch of the ADC Young Guns 10 competition for creative professionals age 30 or younger. Read more >>
 RESTON, US: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has released an analysis of US visitation to the online taxes category in January, which showed nearly 1 in 7 US Internet users visited the category to compile information and begin filing their 2011 tax returns. This number represented a gain of 15% versus January 2011. Read more >>
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Exhibitions & Events
Professionals dealing with compliance, human resources, finance, governance, risk, asset management, procurement, security, supply chain, vendor management, IT management and forensics should attend the Governance Risk and Compliance Conference being held 27-29 March in Fourways. The conference will highlight issues and challenges facing the GRC arena. Read more >>FMCG
 Cadbury P.S. is not just an ordinary chocolate bar; it's the end of a story and, in some cases, the beginning of a new one. Based on the compelling proposition of "There's a story behind every P.S.", the brand is being relaunched through a new TV commercial, print and MXit campaign. Read more >>Logistics
Reflecting its ongoing commitment to the African supply chain community, and to growing and developing the industry's skills and body of knowledge, IMPERIAL Logistics will contribute a diverse line-up of presentations to the upcoming SAPICS Conference and Exhibition for supply chain professionals. Read more >>A new toll management system launched by e-Logics represents some good news for a gloomy transport industry anticipating the administration challenges that will come with electronic tolling on Gauteng's freeways. Dubbed "TxPoint", it is designed to help fleet owners administer their e-toll obligations and manage the associated costs. Read more >>
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 A plan by agriculture, forestry & fisheries minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson to move the fisheries branch of her department from Cape Town to Pretoria has been criticised by the SA Deep Sea Trawling Industry Association. Read more >>
 Confrontation is looming between Cosatu and the police over threats that workers will blockade Gauteng's toll gates. Read more >>
 Plans for new toll roads around Cape Town, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng are set to be shelved, City Press reported yesterday, Sunday 11 March. Read more >>
 There are no definite plans to ban alcohol adverts but all options to curb alcohol abuse are being considered, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Elizabeth Thabethe said on Thursday. Read more >>
 The African National Congress (ANC) is sticking to its guns on the implementation of a media appeals tribunal, and yesterday tasked Parliament to probe the viability of the tribunal. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Knowing how to cope with vehicle emergencies or with reckless, bad and dangerous driving is becoming of vital importance in South Africa as roads get busier by the day and traffic authorities appear completely at a loss when it comes to reducing moving violations or enforcing responsible driving. Read more >>
First Car Rental wishes to inform all present, past and future customers that Velvet Sky is our airline partner, and that our partnership agreement is the only association we have with Velvet Sky. The low-cost airline's current predicament does not affect First Car Rental or CMH operations and we are carrying on as per usual. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Chevrolet's big bear-hug Captiva range has now been boosted with the addition of a smooth and quiet diesel model which has all the potential of becoming even more popular than any of its four petrol-powered siblings. Read more >>
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 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] With the burgeoning of new South African wine estates, in recent years, the job to differentiate one label from the next has become increasingly difficult. So... Read more >>
 Velvet Sky has reached settlement regarding the BP court application and will be back in the air shortly. Chief executive, Dhevan Pillay, said that South Africa's first 100% BEEE airline had reached financial agreements with service providers, and the agreements had been ratified by the court. As a result, the airline will be able to resume operations. Read more >>
 Few industries cover such a wide range of fields or offer as many career opportunities as tourism. Whether you want to plan country-wide projects or focus on small decor touches, there is probably a niche for you in the tourism and hospitality world. Here are just some of the sectors in which you can get involved. Read more >>
 1time Airline's long-awaited maiden flight from Lanseria International Airport took off on Monday this week and is viewed as a move which could provide a welcome alternative to domestic passengers. Read more >>
 Antarctica's reputation as one of the most pristine environments on earth is being threatened by foreign plants and animals that are unwittingly being brought to the icy continent in the luggage of tourists and scientists. Read more >>
More Travel news...
 [Daniel Dercksen] "Birds do it, bees do it," and even lazy Capetonians can do it, and fall hopelessly in love with the enchanting must-see Coward and Cole cabaret now playing at the Kalk Bay Theatre until 24 March. Read more >>
 [Justin Williams] If you have never bumped to the glitchy sounds of local duo Jam Jarr, slap yourself a few times. Once done, listen to this. Nice. Jam Jarr consists of Soundproof and Bakaman, two of the most talented musicians Cape Town has to offer. Now I've seen these guys live a few times and they really bring the thunder with their performances. Bakaman's hypnotic flow, matched with Soundproof's wobble-bass mojo, is just beyond lovely. I sat down with them one afternoon and discussed OCB, shooting zombies, marmalade and more. Read more >>
 [Siphosethu Stuurman] It's hard to believe that we have not yet completed the first quarter of 2012, yet the year does not feel so new anymore. A lot of eye-popping, thought-provoking and arousing events have taken place already. Certainly the expulsion from the ANC of the soon to be irrelevant, self-appointed Gucci brand ambassador Julius Malema has been a red hot subject of gossip and debate in the country. And let's not forget Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder, who literally pissed off a lot of people with his sloppy uttering's on the ever-so-sensitive land issue. Read more >>
 [Daniel Dercksen] The Devil Inside is a shocking exploitation of demonic possession, using the trendy hand-held camera technique to validate its authenticity and re-enforce its savage realism. Read more >>
 The 2012 MTN South African Music Awards nominees were announced at a press conference this morning at the Turbine Hall, Newtown, Joburg. The SAMA Awards are to be held on Sunday, 29 April and Monday, 30 April at the Sun City Resort. Read more >>
 [Daniel Dercksen] For absolute escapism and mind blowing entertainment, take a trip to the ingenious and amazing world of John Carter, clearly proving that "real men are indeed from Mars!" Read more >>
 [Sindy Peters] Staring out the window of a double-decker bus, we drove along the streets of Nyanga/Philipi, a bus-load of middle-class Capetonians eager to get a gander at the secret venue. We could have peeped at our Twitter feeds to see what the early birds were saying, but the surprise turned out to be well worth the wait: Two Door Cinema Club was to entertain us at a rundown industrial site on the skirts of a township. Read more >>
 [Debbie Hathway] When tremendous feats are performed, onlookers want to know one thing: How did they do it? On the international dance stage and, more specifically, last week at the six-day Cape Town International Ballet Competition in the Mother City, dance aficionados wanted to know two things: How did they do it and how were they scored by the panel of international dance luminaries? Read more >>
 [Daniel Dercksen] With films like Hangover and its sequel, producer-director Todd Phillips has turned vulgarity into an art form, and with Project X, he clearly shows that the extreme form of excess is not only entertaining and may result in box office gold, but that being offensive and rude are funny, if not hilarious. Read more >>
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