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 [Liza Bright] As consumers face an on-going struggle in this volatile economic environment, new findings from the Neilsen report have identified the top five major factors on grocery purchases: price, transportation costs, health, enhanced nutrition and package labelling. This is why an offering of a wide selection of quality, cost-effective, value-orientated products is important. Read more >>
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[Andries Mahlangu] Shoprite Holdings (SHP) shares fell as much as 4% to a 14-day intraday low on Tuesday‚ 19 February 2013, triggered by disappointing half-year results‚ which in turn began a renewed selloff in the sector. Retail stocks have been volatile since last month on market concerns of slowing sales growth. Read more >>
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 Shareholders of Absa Group (ASA) on Monday (25 February) approved the Barclays Africa deal which will see Absa taking over eight of Barclays' operations in Africa. Read more >>
South Africa's SME (small and medium enterprises) market has varying financial needs and often its banking requirements, though simple at the outset, require more sophisticated solutions as turnover grows. SME owners in turn need to recognise the importance of technology and financial skills. Read more >>
 CashAxcess, a subsidiary of global payment processing company First Data Corporation, has sold its 91 ATM sites located in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors nationwide to Spark ATM Systems. This acquisition consolidates Spark's position as the leading independent ATM deployer in South Africa. Read more >>
 Beyond 2020, trends predicted include non-cash payment methods and removing the circulation of cash (and as a result guns and crime) from society, thus fulfilling the talk about becoming a cashless society. Read more >>
Retailer JD Group (JDG) CEO Grattan Kirk has resigned‚ the group said on Thursday, 21 February 2013, as it announced its financial results for the six months to the end of December. Read more >>
 [Issued by Private Property] Justin Clarke, CEO of South Africa-based Private Property Holdings, has announced that the company is merging its interests with Kenya-based Cheki Africa Media to form Africa's largest online classifieds group by traffic, page views, ad volume and revenue. The new group will be renamed One Africa Media. Read more >> visit press office >>
 Mayor Mike Khauoe celebrated the official sod turning held on 20 February 2013 for the R1-billion Matlosana regional mall in Klerksdorp that will open in October 2014. Situated at the eastern entrance to the town along the N12, the development of the mall has been championed by the community. Read more >>
Growthpoint Properties (GRT) has increased its offer for Fountainhead to 37 Growthpoint linked units for every 100 Fountainhead units‚ from the previous offer of 35 linked units‚ and reaffirmed its intention to settle or assume Fountainhead's outstanding interest bearing debt. Read more >>
Fore Good, a leading brand builder and distributor in the FMCG sector, has joined forces with Vital Baby SA to create ForeBaby, an innovative supplier in the Southern African baby market. Read more >>
 [Zeenat Moorad] Despite a developed and competitive retail landscape‚ SA lags behind in terms of online grocery retailing and the country will need at least to double Internet usage before it sees an increase in e-commerce‚ Cedric Bra‚ retail analyst at Euromonitor International claims. Read more >>
 The annual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) will strut its Autumn/Winter collection at the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown Cultural Precinct from 7-9 March 2013. Read more >>
 [Michelle Francis] There is no denying that when it comes to the launch of new products or variants, product sampling is one of the most effective vehicles and is one of the main drivers included in the mix. The other is when brands are looking for a cost-effective quick solution to move product off the shelves. Both avenues have their merit but it is going to become increasingly difficult to maintain/increase retailer mindshare and support if we do not raise the bar and deliver medium to long-term value. Read more >>
 [Issued by Moving Tactics] Digital screens are fast working their way into almost every quick service restaurant worldwide. Digital signage is proven to be the basic feature in the commitment to staying modern and innovative at all times. Read more >> visit press office >>
South African Breweries (SAB) today, 25 February 2013, announced a R700-million investment in a state-of the-art new maltings plant in Alrode, Gauteng, as part of its continued efforts to support the local economy and drive job creation. Read more >>
 [Rolf Akermann] Packaging is critical, particularly in the FMCG category. Manufacturers spend money on research and design to put something on the shelf that will catch the consumers' eye and convince them to buy the product. However, once the product is ready to be opened, consumers hit the first obstacle. Read more >>
[Issued by Colourtone Aries] It can be said that the year 2012 did little, if anything, to alleviate the fears of the world grown weary of economic pressures. What will 2013 hold for the printing and packaging industry, or will it be status quo? Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Louise Worsley] When reviewing the nature of leadership in projects, as to how far leadership responsibilities of the sponsor or business owner extend and what leadership role should the project manager adopt, it is often helpful use the metaphor of a taxi driver. Read more >>
 According to the second round of the SME Growth Index™, 'Easier/Harder for Small Business in South Africa', produced by business environment specialists SBP, the survival of South Africa's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) community, is under both immediate and long-term threat. Read more >>
Edcon‚ the unlisted owner of clothing chains including Edgars and Jet‚ reported on Thursday, 21 February 2013, that for the third quarter of the 2013 financial year‚ ended 29 December 2012‚ total retail sales declined 0.4% to R8.36bn. Read more >>
 [Issued by Trade Conferences International] With only three weeks left to register, the 2013 Retail Technology Conference will provide an essential platform for all stakeholders in the on-line, brick-and-mortar, solutions, information technology, retailing, marketing arenas, to share ideas, knowledge, and the ability to network with industry leaders. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: The global market for tablet computers surged 78.4% last year, with 128m of the devices sold, a survey showed on Thursday (21 February). Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: Google's revamping of its search formula last year has failed to live up to its promise of discouraging consumers from visiting illegal music websites, an industry group says. Read more >>
 [Reuben Yonatan] The future is always bright for any kind of computer-related or especially Internet-related technologies. We can always expect new innovations, but just what sort of innovations can we predict? Here are some of our predictions for 2013. Read more >>
 WASHINGTON, USA: Burger King sustained a virtual Big Mac attack on Monday (18 February) when its Twitter account was hacked then redesigned with a bogus claim of a corporate takeover by McDonald's. Read more >>
 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: LG Electronics on Monday (18 February) unveiled the latest version of its flagship smartphone, boasting a higher resolution screen aimed at gaining a technical edge over bigger rivals like Samsung. Read more >>
More International...
 South Africa's BRICS membership will assist the country and the continent address its socio economic challenges, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said. Read more >>
A constitutional law expert has called on the government to hold a referendum on the e-tolls project, according to a report on Wednesday (20 February). Read more >>
 Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guideline for Aquaculture in South Africa, for public comment in Gazette No. 36145 of 11 February 2013. Read more >>
 [Linda Ensor] The Department of Trade and Industry is planning measures to incentivise manufacturers to enter into black economic empowerment (BEE) deals‚ acting director-general Garth Strachan said in Parliament last week. Read more >>
 [Mariam Isa] Nearly half of South African business leaders say that they are delaying important decisions about the future because of uncertainty regarding the political direction the country is taking‚ according to a survey from global consultancy Grant Thornton. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The long wait is finally over - Opel's scorching new OPC rocket has finally blasted into South Africa and it is an absolute stunner. Not only is it the most powerful Astra ever made but it will spin rubber smoke at just about everything else remotely in its class. Read more >>
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 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is to expand significantly its reach across Africa after signing a strategic commercial partnership agreement with Kenya Airways, the national flag carrier of Kenya. Read more >>
 [Will Smith] When you think of having your holiday in a luxury villa, you imagine a lavish home with spacious rooms and shrouded by amazing beauty of nature, right? Most probably, a picture of immaculate shoreline with glimmering blue waters may also comes to mind. Read more >>
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G-Star Monobrand is opening in Canal Walk.
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SMS GSTAR to 33808 to apply. *Application requires up to 10 SMS @ R1.50 per SMS Read more >>The Happy Snappy Photo Co is part of a leading global group in tourism photography providing proven solutions. We are looking for world class managers... Read more >>We are looking for great people to fit into our highly successful sales retail team. Read more >>Distell Ltd, a leading producer of wines, spirits, ciders and flavoured alcoholic beverages of high quality, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of procurement manager. Read more >>
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- Free two hour Webinar with The Fairy Godmother The Fairy GodMohter - Cape Town, 28 February
- Breakfast Business Network at Hirschs Fourways Hirsch Fourways - Johannesburg, 28 February
- What on EARTH are they talking about - free course Multidimensions - Cape Town, 1 March
- Expo4Brides Expo4Brides - Pretoria, 2 March
- Sandton SPCA Kilimanjaro Launch Sandton SPCA - Johannesburg, 2 March
- Goldfish for Kirstenbosch on Sunday 3 March Hippo Communications - Cape Town, 3 March
- Reporting and writing for Tabloids Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - Cape Town, 5 March
- Advanced organisational communication course Quo Vadis Communications - Johannesburg, 12 March
- Mobile Banking Southern Africa Conference 2013 Trade Conference International - Kempton Park, 13 March
- Financial education and inclusion conference Mogorosi Communications - Johannesburg, 19 March
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Vacancies - managers and fashion consultants!
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