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The bear necessities | | Taunina's handcrafted creations. |
It always warms my heart to see local brands crack it in international markets - and no more so with a brand that helps underprivileged women use their skills to uplift and support themselves. Taunina's handcrafted bears were noticed in a New York children's boutique store, and will take pride of place in the Big Apple's Barney's this Easter. Back on home shores, December's retail trade sales came in better than expected, while wholesale trade sales also posted an increase. The SACSC released its 2013 January Economic Overview, saying that while growth is under pressure, retailers should see modest gains. For those who need a little inspiration, Heidi Franck offers us some advice on marketing in a competitive retail environment. Subhash Chandra also gives us 10 tips on how to create a strong online brand identity. Last but not least, the 2013 Biz Trends Report is complete, and the PDF is available for download here. Have a beary awesome one! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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 [Subhash Chandra] If you think your brand is suffering from a mistaken identity, a weak identity and any other identity crises, here are 10 tips to help you. Read more >>
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The SA Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) has released its Economic Overview - January 2013, prepared by economist Christo Luus. Retail sales growth is forecast to see gradual improvement in 2013, reaching approximately 4.5% in early 2014. Improving economic fundamentals are underpinning these gains. Read more >>
Growth in SA's retail trade sales at constant prices was better than expected in December coming in at 2.3% year on year (y/y) from an upwardly revised 3.6% (3.4%) y/y in November‚ Statistics SA data showed on Wednesday, 13 February 2013. Read more >>
 [Issued by Bizcommunity] Finally, what you've all been waiting for! Bizcommunity.com's 2013 Biz Trends Report is now available for downloading in pdf format - and this year we've improved the quality for a better tablet experience! Read more >> visit press office >>
The 2013 SAPOA Property Journalism Awards, sponsored by PD Naidoo & Associates, Crane QS, Dube Tradeport and Standard Bank, have opened for entries. Journalists wishing to submit work must do so before 4pm on Monday, 11 March 2013. Read more >>
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 The 15 national finalists in the SAB KickStart, a leading private sector entrepreneurship programme, will now start a rigorous six-month programme of business mentorship specifically tailored to their business growth needs to ensure they become sustainable over the long term and drive job creation. Read more >>
 In a coup for a Cape-based design house, the Taunina collection will take centre stage at the Easter display in New York's iconic luxury department store, Barneys. Read more >>
Upmarket, trendy space for office and retail accommodation is in demand in prime locations within Cape Town's vibrant Green Point and De Waterkant areas. According to Selwyn Sharon, leasing, sales and investment broker for JHI Properties, this node has become desirable 'lifestyle' destination to work in, with 15 coffee shops within a five-minute walk, including venues such as Origin Coffee Roasting and Truth Coffee Shop, as well as the Cape Quarter lifestyle shopping centre. Read more >>
[Issued by Livewired Public Relations] We know that Valentine's Day has a huge impact on sales of flowers, chocolates and candlelit dinners. But romance also has a huge impact on another area of the economy: property. When a couple decides to move in together, two households become one. And when things go pear-shaped, somebody has to move out - usually into rented accommodation. Read more >> visit press office >>
Increasing consumers' options on online sites can increase overall purchases and this includes offering other payment methods than the traditional credit card. South Africa could look to other international trends for ideas that would be appropriate for its target markets. Read more >>
 A new online digital magazine Style Trunk that focuses on international trends in food, fashion and lifestyle, launches today 14 February 2013. Published by Tsala Media and Communications, it aims to marry the commercial aspect of the magazine trade with the intimacy bloggers have accomplished. Read more >>
 Following the success of the Unilever Food Solutions Hostex Inspirations Conference in 2011, the Hostex 2013 expo will offer a free conference in the enclosed theatre in Hall 2 at the Sandton Convention Centre from 17-20 March 2013. It will consist of half-hour seminars and will run throughout the four-day show. Read more >>
 The new winner of the 2012 Woolworths Cheese Makers' Challenge is Kilimanjaro, a goats' milk cheese produced by Belnori Boutique Cheesery in Gauteng. It also received a silver medal at the 2012 World Cheese Awards, considered the largest cheese competition in the world. It attracts thousands of entries from more than 30 countries and is judged by over 200 expert buyers from every corner of the globe. Read more >>
[Samuel Mungadze] The director of operations at Sun City, Geoff Mabote, has resigned amid an investigation by the North West Gambling Board into questions of his suitability to hold a licence in the gambling sector. Read more >>
[Issued by IMPERIAL Logistics] An integrated approach to supply chain management has provided the motor manufacturer with exceptional visibility along its logistics chain, enabling the company to plan logistics more efficiently and improve its service to its customers. Read more >> visit press office >>
[Issued by IMPERIAL Logistics] Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Mining has awarded the outsource contract for its distribution service to IMPERIAL Distribution, part of the IMPERIAL Logistics Group. The three-and-a-half year contract, which was won on open tender, represents the company's first in the mining industry. Read more >> visit press office >>
Bevcan (a division of Nampak Products) has received a five-year contract in excess of R5.6 billion to produce and supply a new light-weighted aluminium can for Coca-Cola Canners of Southern Africa, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola South Africa (CCSA). Read more >>
 [Bonnie Ramaila] During the December holidays I noticed, without any preoccupation, that many a brands have undergone facelifts or nip-and-tucks, if you like. Read more >>
[Issued by Colourtone Aries] To not only survive, but also make the future safe is absolutely critical as the printing and packaging industry moves into an increasingly digital age, says Colourtone Aries. Read more >> visit press office >>
Wholesale trade sales at constant (2000) prices increased by 3.4% year on year (y/y) in December‚ after a 9.4% y/y increase in November‚ Statistics SA data showed on Thursday, 14 February 2013. Read more >>
South Africa is the leading emerging economy on the African continent in terms of potential investment destination, a report has found. Read more >>
 [Heidi Franck] As more and more shopping centres spring up, providing savvy consumers with more retail choices than ever before, centres need to be sure they have sound marketing strategies in place to remain competitive and to attract patronage. Read more >>
[Zeenat Moorad] Woolworths (WHL) will entice new customers into its stores by introducing larger varieties of product categories and bulk value buys‚ meaning the battle for the trolley between the upmarket retailer and rival Pick n Pay (PIK) is about to get fiercer. Read more >>
Growth in retail trade sales slowed on a year-on-year basis in December last year‚ confirming the slowdown in household consumption expenditure according to economists. Read more >>
 [Kevin Bassett] For those planning to upgrade their cellphone in 2013, care must be taken, given the three elephants of computing (Google, Apple and Microsoft), who are stomping on mobile territory. Users need to know who's who in the zoo, because they are fundamentally different. Read more >>
 Three new protégés have entered the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a mentorship initiative that gives aspirant winemakers the opportunity to work side by side with some of the country's finest winemakers. Read more >>
 CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions CMO Accelerator Programme with Jim Stengel, sponsored by the Mobile Marketing Association, is an exclusive opportunity for a select group of chief marketing officers and senior marketing directors to focus on the key issues they and their brands face in an ever-changing communication landscape. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: Warren Buffett's investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital announced Thursday (14 February) that they would take over US ketchup-maker Heinz in a deal valuing the company at US$28bn. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: Android-powered smartphones and Apple's rival iPhone have extended their near duopoly to a whopping 91% of the global market according to the results of a survey released on Thursday (14 February). Read more >>
 MUMBAI, INDIA: Finnish phone giant Nokia said on Tuesday (12 February) it had protested to the Indian government over a tax raid at one of its factories in South India, slamming the action as "excessive and unacceptable". Read more >>
[Subhash Chandra] They say that the only constant thing in internet marketing is change and nothing proves this statement more than the ever-shifting design of websites. One day it's black, the next day it's white. One minute it's avant-garde, the next it's streamlined and minimalist. Read more >>
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Finance Ministers and central bankers of the Group of 20 (G20) on Saturday pledged not to target exchange rates or devalue currencies for the purpose of making them more competitive. Read more >>
 Consumers may be in for a hard time as the petrol price is expected to rise by up to 80 cents a litre next month‚ an economist said on Friday,15 February 2013. Read more >>
 [Linda Ensor] Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will, later this year, commission a study into the appropriateness of current tax policies‚ including the mining royalties regime ‚ President Jacob Zuma announced on Thursday (14 February) in his state of the nation address. Read more >>
 For South Africans the chances of horse meat being disguised as beef and slipping through South Africa's import controls are extremely slim claims the agriculture department. Read more >>
 South Africa's economic growth in 2013 will remain positive but unbalanced, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) said earlier this week. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Ford Focus ST might not have the charm and iconic hot hatch status of the VW Golf GTI but it comes wrapped in a price and performance package that poses quite a threat to the champion. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A good few years ago Chinese carmaker Geely rattled the entry-level car market in this country by offering an entry level city car for only R9,999. Now they have done it again by adding a zero to that figure and by putting its small, rather well-specced sedan on dealer floors for just R99,990. Read more >>
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- Full-moon picnic at the Taalmonument Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en-monument - Paarl, 23 February
- Petwise Promotions Petwise - Durban, 23 February
- Bronze Academy Modelling/Finishing/Beauty School Bronze Academy - Cape Town, 23 February
- Fun day dog show Egoli Nordic & Poodle Club - Bedfordview, 24 February
- blubird Wholefood Market Wholefood Market - Johannesburg, 24 February
- Risk based IT auditing - RITA THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS - Johannesburg, 26 February
- Wines of the World Wine Course Cape Wine Academy - Bramley, 26 February
- Southern Guild Heavy Metal Exhibition Southern Guild - Cape Town, 27 February
- Dathini Mzayiya Exhibition Greatmore Studios - Cape Town, 28 February
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