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 The retail price of all grades of petrol will drop by nine cents a litre from Wednesday, 5 December 2012, the Department of Energy announced on Friday, 30 November. Read more >>
 Adding to the festive season retail predictions, the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) forecasts that, while retail trade sales growth will comfortably outpace inflation in December 2012, it is unlikely to reach the extraordinary peaks of last year's festive shopping month. Read more >>
Associations
 The annual Cleaver Awards, which close for entries on 31 December 2012, acknowledge butcheries that meet consumer expectations on in-store hygiene, the supply of quality assured roller marked South African Beef, their level of competency in offering the best advice on meal preparations and perceived value for money. Read more >>
Banking & finance
At the recent ICT and telecommunications conference, AfricaCom 2012, Ian Steyn, account manager - value added sales at ZunguZ joined a panel of ICT industry experts to discuss, 'How to take advantage of new opportunities in Africa's dynamic mobile money market'. Read more >>
Brand news
Commercial property
Corporate social investment
CRM
It may sound strange that Deloitte is advising retailers to start playing games, but it sees great opportunities for retailers to engage with consumers using elements of game theory (gamification). Read more >>
 [Megan Webb-Morgan] According to the National Retail Foundation's retail sales forecast for 2012, holiday sales this year will reach approximately US$586.1 billion, an increase of 4.1% over last year. This increase in sales means that your call centre should have an influx of customer contacts over the course of the holiday season. Read more >>
 Shoprite Checkers have launched a system that enables all South African consumers to get instant shopping discounts on their cellphones, which can be redeemed at the group's stores. The mobile coupons, EeziCoupons, are reportedly set to revolutionise outdated paper coupons. Read more >>
e-Commerce
 [Brendan Peo] For retailers who get it right, e-commerce is delivering good profits but as the environment matures, shoppers are becoming increasingly demanding, meaning that only the best e-commerce strategies will succeed in the future. Read more >>
Many businesses depend on the festive season for a substantial part of their annual revenue and therefore it is critical that businesses remain engaged and connected with prospective customers and existing customers. That means embracing the festive season as part of the marketing strategy. Read more >>
Exhibitions & events
The SA Cheese Festival, held annually in Sandringham, Western Cape, has been named Southern Africa's Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition for events of 12 000m2 and more by EXSA (the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa). Read more >>
Franchising
Green sustainability
Hospitality
 Nederburg has opened its first restaurant in the more than 200-year history of the farm. While the tasting centre of the popular Paarl winery has long offered a range of themed food and wine pairings, the stylish new bistro-style restaurant, called The Red Table, is the first à la carte offering. It opened on Wednesday, 28 November 2012. Read more >>
 Presented by the Restaurant Association of South Africa, the sixth annual Rasa Rosetta Awards see Mosaic at The Orient win the award for best restaurant of 2012, recognition of its service excellence and overall contribution to the upliftment of the restaurant industry. Read more >>
Logistics
Manufacturing
The joint offer by tile maker Italtile and Rallen - the majority shareholder of both Italtile and Ceramic Industries (CRM) - to acquire a portion of Ceramic from independent shareholders was successfully concluded and was now closed‚ Ceramic said on Monday, 26 November 2012. Read more >>
Regulatory
Research
The new Roots research study will be launched in the first quarter of 2013. Themed 'Coming Home', the survey will look into retail, purchasing, media and technological habits of urbanised South Africa. Read more >>
 South African shoppers are approaching the 2012 festive season by searching for promotions and value, says the 15th annual Deloitte Holiday Survey. The survey covered 18 European countries and South Africa. Read more >>
Retail marketing
 To find out more about digital signage in the South African market, listen to the podcast of last week's Biz Takeouts Marketing & Media radio show which airs every Thursday 5pm-6pm, streamed live via 2oceansVibe Radio. [ twitterfall] Read more >>
Marketing needs to be targeted, become more consumer-centric and focus on the individual, rather than a mass mailing, hit and miss approach. This is according to Craig Green, electronic print manager for Point, a print management solutions company, who points out that consumers are relentlessly bombarded with information and communication demanding their attention. Read more >>
Retail trends
New research reveals that the African consumer is increasingly powerful, selective and differentiated. Commissioned by All Seasons Capital Management and conducted by NKC Independent Economists, the research identifies clear trends in Africa's consumer spending on services, basic and luxury goods and alcohol through 2050 and related investment opportunities. Read more >>
Retailers
[Zeenat Moorad] Edcon‚ the unlisted owner of clothing chains Edgars and Jet‚ on Tuesday said retail sales increased marginally by 2.4% to R5.5bn in the second quarter of financial year 2013‚ as it continued to trudge along and step up efficiencies in order to arrest market share declines to rivals. Read more >>
Technology
[Hendrik Bredenkamp] As retailers bid for efficiency in serving the competitive and burgeoning African retail market, the success of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) is a story gaining attention. Read more >>
Training
 BRASILIA, BRAZIL: While the appeal of standard beer for consumers in Brazil is far from flat - with local beer brands now accounting for 19 out of every 20 beers sold in Brazil - new research from Mintel reveals that the premium end of the market may be instigating a change in taste for Brazilian consumers. Indeed, while volumes of standard beer decreased by 2% year on year to 2011, volumes of strong and premium beer grew an impressive 18%. Read more >>
 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Samsung Electronics on Thursday (29 November) launched a new Internet-connected camera in South Korea, as the electronics giant intensifies efforts to expand its dominance in the mobile phone market to other sectors. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON: Online auction site eBay pulled the plug Wednesday, 28 November 2012, on the sale of a Barack Obama bobblehead doll seemingly pickled in urine by a flamboyant right-wing US talk show host. Read more >>
 LONDON, UK: According to Informa Telecoms & Media's latest smart TV device forecasts, over 220 million smart TV sets will be sold worldwide in 2017, up from the 54 million that will be sold in 2012. Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Facebook said on Monday, 26 November, it was adding Apple iTunes digital credits to its new gift service at the social network. Read more >>
More International...
 The December edition of the Media magazine is, once again, jam packed with insightful information on what's happening in the media industry. Readers will find new ways to gauge the industry through value-added digital content, imagery, video and audio. Contributors include Trevor Ormerod, Chris Vick, Gordon Patterson, Dario Milo, Michelle Solomon and Sandra Gordon. Read more >>
Corporate social investment
 Nampak Flexible, Africa's leading flexible packaging company, has taken the next step towards its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by manufacturing pre-primary school desks and chairs from post-industrial waste. Read more >>FMCG
There is nothing as frustrating as waking up every morning and feeling that there is a stronger, healthier and more successful you waiting to break free. The great news is that you don't have to starve yourself or spend hours training in the gym in order to finally encounter the fabulous version of yourself you've been dying to meet. Read more >>Logistics
IMPERIAL Logistics group company Tanker Services has been accredited as the only ICMI (International Cyanide Management Institute) accredited transporter in Southern Africa. The company is ending 2012 on a high note, following this certification and several other achievements. Read more >>Packaging
 "First by nature" is the new advertising campaign, which is being launched by Nampak Corrugated for 2013. It reaffirms the company's leading role in the packaging industry and underpins its strong priority on sustainability. Read more >>
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South Africa recorded a trade deficit of R21.2bn in October, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said on Friday. Read more >>
 [Sydney Masinga] MAHIKENG: People living with HIV and AIDS in the North West will be given a chance to work on farms as part of a job creation and empowerment project. Read more >>
 [Mark Allix] Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told a "manufacturing opportunities" conference in Pretoria on Tuesday (27 November) that new energy efficiency building regulations were an opportunity for industrial development and job creation in South Africa. Read more >>
PORT ELIZABETH: The Eastern Cape Local Government and Traditional Affairs, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and the South African Breweries (SAB), have made a commitment to combine their knowledge and best practice skills to support and strengthen the local municipality with a specific focus on water working within the framework of the Department of Cooperative Governance's (DCoG) Business Adopt-A-Municipality initiative. Read more >>
 PRETORIA: Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has called on authorities to turn the public sector into training space for young graduates. Read more >>
More Government news...
- Jet appoints new brand ambassador - more info
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- Free Forex Trading Seminar Astara Trader cc - Sandton, 4 December
- Jesse Clegg Live/Unplugged at Bay Harbour Market Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay - Cape Town, 6 December
- Pixelated Gaming Xperience Pixelated Consulting Studios (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town, 7 December
- The Winners Lap Gold Reef City - Johannesburg, 7 December
- SAIMC Cape Town Automation Awards SAIMC - Cape Town, 7 December
- Me, Myself & I The Human Refinery - Johannesburg, 8 December
- Poster for tomorrow Exhibition Greenside Design Center College of Design - Johannesburg, 10 December
- Multi-generational consumer engagement eGain - virtual, 12 December
- Not a Silent Night Origin South Africa - Fish Hoek, 15 December
- Launch of new curriculum Uptown Consulting - Cape town, 16 December
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