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Winding down or hiking up?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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 The petrol price among all grades of petrol is to rise by between 21 and 23 cents in October, the Energy Department said on Friday, 28 September 2012. Read more >>
Associations
 A decision to promote and develop the inner city tourism potential of Johannesburg has led to the formation of the Johannesburg City Tourism Association (JCTA). It was officially launched on 27 September 2012 at the exclusive rooftop lounge, Randlords in Braamfontein. Read more >>
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Banking & Finance
Based on more than 4000 complaints and 4800 enquiries dealt with in the past two years, the National Debt Mediation Association (NDMA) has observed that consumers have to bear the brunt of various blockages in the various remedies of debt rehabilitation contained in various pieces of legislation. Read more >>
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Brand news
Commercial property
 The Johannesburg CBD, specifically around Newtown, will see a R1.3 billion mixed-use retail and business development open within two years, as leading property investment and development company Atterbury has announced that the main contractor, WBHO will begin building work in October 2012. Read more >>
Johann Boshoff, currently director: property management for JHI, becomes MD of JHI Properties from 1 October 2012. Reporting to Boshoff is national retail director Johan Engelbrecht; Louis Boshoff, who has been appointed property management director in Gauteng; Rob Moran, regional director in KwaZulu-Natal and Liezel Conradie, regional executive in the Western and Eastern Cape. Read more >>
 The SAPOA/IPD South African Biannual Property Indicator to June 2012, released yesterday, 25 September 2012, spotlights a moderate improvement in the property market over the past six months but shows little sign of a recovery across the sector. Read more >>
Corporate Social Investment
CRM
 [Jolande Duvenhage] The increase in rewards programmes in the market and a greater commitment from the companies that run them, has matured the sector and created some healthy competition in the South African loyalty market. Read more >>
Distribution
Exhibitions & Events
 The second PetroForum Africa will take place at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, 4-6 March 2013, following its successful inauguration in 2011. Organised by OpenRoom Events, its gold sponsor is Gilbarco Veeder-Root, silver sponsors include Bever Innovations and First African Holdings and the official oil company partner is Engen, which will be sending a delegation to the event from its national and international procurement and engineering teams. Read more >>
Fashion, Clothing & Textiles
FMCG
 To celebrate its 80th birthday, Chateau Libertas will release a limited edition bottling of the 2010 vintage. Just 4000 bottles of the birthday blend have been made, featuring a unique label depicting some of the highlights of the wine's history. Read more >>
Franchising
Hospitality
 [Declan Hollywood] More than one billion dollars was spent on airline tickets over the internet in South Africa last year. With this growing 24% each year, it is becoming increasingly important for business owners within the travel industry to harness the power of the web to increase their customer bases and their revenues. Read more >>
Manufacturing
Packaging
 With the recent furore around date codes being susceptible to removal by standard household solvents, manufacturers are seeking more durable ways to code their goods. Pyrotec PackMark has launched its laser coder, a permanent solution for applying date and batch codes. Read more >>
Research
With its established experience in the retail and wholesale sectors, providing a unique and customised solution to understanding consumer behaviour, BMi has produced its latest report as part of its 2012 Food Feedback series - Everyday Cheese in South Africa. Read more >>
The total income generated by the food and beverages industry increased by 7.0% in July 2012 compared with July 2011‚ data from Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Tuesday, 25 September 2012, showed. Read more >>
Retail marketing
 Digital Advertising Bible for Retailers is the latest release from Demographica, a South African digital direct marketing company. Following the success of its Email Design Bible, the agency's new booklet aims to show retailers how to use digital advertising effectively, while offering innovative solutions to increase foot traffic. Read more >>
Retailers
[Khulekani Magubane] Social grants paid by the state are helping retailers in township shopping centres weather tough economic conditions. Read more >>
Shipping & Transport
Supply chain
Technology
 Capitalising on its international experience, the Consumer Electronics and Technology Experience (CETX) comes to South Africa in 2013, brought to Africa by international media group, Hypenica. CETX will be held in Johannesburg from 19-21 April 2013 at Sandton Convention Centre and in Cape Town from 19-21 April 2013 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more >>
 PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY / ANKARA, TURKEY: The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have condemned the prosecution of 41 Turkish journalists on terrorism-related charges, calling their trial a move by the government to intimidate the press and silence criticism. Read more >>
NEW YORK, US: Two new versions of the Nook tablet were unveiled Wednesday by Barnes & Noble, as the bookseller backed by Microsoft moved to challenge rivals from Apple, Amazon and others. Read more >>
 LONDON, UK / BUCHAREST, ROMANIA / TORONTO, CANADA: This is the 7th edition of FILMINUTE, the international one-minute film festival and competition. We showcase 25 of the world's best one-minute films. This year's festival features a broad range of expertly crafted one-minute films from 15 countries. There's comedy, horror, heartbreak and drama, fiction, animation, and documentary. These films resonate long after the 60 seconds are up. Read more >>
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 Bucking the idea that environmentalism hurts economic performance, a new UCLA-led study has found that companies that voluntarily adopt international 'green' practices and standards have employees who are 16% more productive than the average, writes UCLA's Alison Hewitt. Read more >>
FMCG
 Cadbury Eclairs, boasting its massive chocolatey boom centre, recently became very well acquainted with our taste buds. The iconic brand continues to impress with the release of its new Cadbury Eclair roll, a seven piece eclair stick pack. Read more >>Instore media
Moving Tactics has been providing clients with leading in-store media and customised digital signage solutions since 1997. Over the years they have constantly developed digital signage technology, building their product range to provide innovative solutions to their clients. Read more >>Packaging
A cooperation agreement to develop the fast growing African market for long-life liquid products was concluded by Alternapak and Nampak in Cape Town recently. Read more >>Retail services
 Biophilia is derived from Latin and means 'Love of Life'. It makes sense to describe biophilic design as the identification of our place in nature and using the built environment to maintain, restore and enhance physical and emotional connections to the natural world. Read more >>
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All eyes will be on the Rustenburg Civic Centre in the North West province today as the Farlam Commission of Inquiry, appointed by President Jacob Zuma to probe the killing of 34 mine workers in Marikana in August, begins its work. Read more >>
Striking truck drivers set alight vehicles and intimidated a driver in separate incidents in Cape Town and Durban on Wednesday, officials said. Read more >>
 The percentage of South Africans with a bank account increased from 47% in 2005 to 63% in 2011 after the launch of the first Financial Sector Charter in 2004, said Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan. Read more >>
 A final round of talks between government and stakeholders on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Programme (GFIP) got underway in Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] There are game reserves aplenty vying for that moneyed six-star market that demands bespoke experiences and don't mind paying for them. Only a handful gets providing the holy trinity of experiences - superb hospitality, absolute privacy, and breath-taking environment right. Read more >>
 A new Hilton Worldwide regional office serving Africa & Indian Ocean was officially opened last week by global president and CEO, Chris Nassetta, and Rudi Jagersbacher, area president of Middle East and Africa for Hilton Worldwide. Read more >>
 1time Airline's reputation as a professional, efficient and world-class airline has once again been publicly acknowledged by winning the 2012 World Travel Award (WTA) as Africa's Leading Low Cost Airline. Read more >>
More Travel news...
 [Sindy Peters] We're all quite familiar with the highly conceptual music video output from Mr Cat & the Jackal. With their latest offering, Where's my Shoes, they've produced something a lot different. We chatted to the band to find out where their heads were at. Read more >>
 [Sindy Peters] South African Celtic Woman fans, the long wait is finally over - the group has arrived in SA and is ready to entertain you! With shows in Jozi on 28 and 29 September, and in Cape Town on 2 October, we had a chit chat with youngest member of the group, Chloë Agnew. Read more >>
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- Innovate Workshop Nielsen - Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2 October
- ZINI music festival Zini Music festival - Mtunzini, 5 October
- BabyGym nanny/caregiver training BabyGym Institute - Johannesburg, 6 October
- B2B Indaba - Connecting Entrepreneurs - Cape Town, 6 October
- AFDA open day AFDA - Durban, 6 October
- Bierfest Bierfest - Johannesburg, 11 October
- Personal stylist workshop SA Image Institute - Johannesburg, 13 October
- iOS Beginners immedia - Johannesburg, 17 October
- Out in Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Out in Africa Film Festival - Cape Town/Johannesburg, 19 October
- Ann Harding Cheshire Home fundraising golf day Ann Harding Cheshire Home - Randburg, 23 October
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