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Be content, not complacentThis week has shown the strain the industry is taking, as retail trade sales don't reach up to expectation, and Clover feels the effects of rising fuel and labour costs. Data analytics is proving its worth... but at what cost? Jason Frichol looks at the do's and don'ts of digital displays in-store, and Louise Worsley defines project planning success. Consumer goods and services finally has its own Ombud, and kalahari.com has just appointed a new CEO. Don't forget to join the Business & Sustainability tweetchat with Justin Smith, head of Woolies' Good Business Journey this evening at 8pm. And finally, if you're content, we're content here at Bizcommunity. We have been ahead of the curve for years in providing an unmatched vehicle for all of you to get your message out there. Check out what we can do for you... Have a wonderful week! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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Top stories
 Retail trade sales measured in constant (2012) prices increased 1.9% year-on-year (y/y) in January from a downwardly revised 2.2% (2.3%) y/y increase in December‚ figures from Statistics SA showed on Wednesday (13 March). Read more >>
Retail stocks fell on Tuesday, 12 March 2013, after a Bureau of Market Research survey projecting a slowdown in retail sales this year reinforced the view that consumer spending was under pressure. Read more >>
 [Louise Worsley] Success in project planning can remain elusive, even after the three elements of project management - time, cost or scope - are met. In reality, success seems to depend more on whether the project solved the problem it was meant to solve, whether the customer uses it and whether the project was a valuable use of time and money. Read more >>
 [Issued by Bizcommunity] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. Read more >> visit press office >>
The establishment of an ombud's office in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 13 March 2013, to handle advanced consumer complaints against consumer goods and services providers is expected to iron out challenges in addressing and resolving disputes between consumers and providers speedily. Read more >>
 [Issued by Kraft Foods South Africa] The Stimorol Infinity Intelligence Division has confirmed that something unworldly has landed on shelves nationwide - Stimorol Alien Abduction flavoured gum. Read more >> visit press office >>
The increase of entries into the 2013 for SAPOA's 2013 Awards for Excellence in Property Development from 23 last year to 38 this year, indicates the growing competitiveness and confidence of South Africa's property developers. Read more >>
 [Nick Hedley] Listed property loan stock company Vukile Property Fund said on Tuesday (12 March) its agreement with Encha Properties is "one of the most significant Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiatives to date". Read more >>
As the only real estate agency participating in the recent China Luxury Summit held in Shanghai, Pam Golding Properties (PGP), in conjunction with Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects, were able to impress visitors with the diversity of residential and lifestyle properties in South Africa. Read more >>
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] The staggering increase in rhino poaching globally has many corporations placing rhino-saving programmes on the top of the CSI agendas, and &Beyond has stepped up to the plate... Read more >>
 South African online retailer, kalahari.com has appointed Caren Genthner-Kappesz as its new CEO. Genthner-Kappesz, who relocated to Cape Town from Berlin, brings with her a wealth of experience in online shopping and in the high-tech industry. Her credentials include nine years at eBay as general manager for shopping.com Germany and as a director and GM for eBay Express Germany. Genthner-Kappesz takes over from Gary Novitzkas. Read more >>
Future Cape Town (Cape Town) and This Big City (London) launched #CityTalk tweetchats on Twitter to address topics related to sustainable cities. On Monday 18 March, from 8-9pm, Justin Smith, head of Woolworths Good Business Journey, will participate in a collaborative #CityTalk tweetchat titled 'Business & Sustainability' on opportunities that exist for businesses to operate more sustainably. He will be sharing his insights and experiences via the @WoolworthsGBJ Twitter handle. Read more >>
 [Issued by Bletchley Park] After the exceptional success of the Lindt Gold Bunny Easter Maze last year, Lindt is excited to be bringing back an even bigger and better Lindt Gold Bunny Easter maze to the Barrow Court at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town for Easter 2013. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by HDI Youth Marketeers] SAFW, in association with Edgars and The Fashion Agent has hosted three successful Designer Meet 'n Greets where the public were invited to Edgars to meet designers and ask them for personal style advice. Read more >> visit press office >>
 The sugar sector has jumped on the bandwagon and is calling for protection of the local industry from excessive imports that the sector claims are crippling sugar farmers. Read more >>
 [Jason Frichol] I'm cautiously optimistic about the potential of digital display in-store. I am, if you wish, a detractor as current execution has left me indifferent. Overall most are getting it wrong. I suspect that this is due to nominal retail experience and perhaps pundits who want to make a 'quick score', sacrificing retailer confidence and, with it, the true untapped potential of this medium. Read more >>
 A plan to raise profitability of fruit farmers and improve working conditions beyond the recently declared minimum wage is being circulated among fruit organisations. Read more >>
The Supreme Court of Appeal has interdicted Pepkor from infringing the well-known adidas three-stripe trademark. Read more >>
 Real wholesale trade sales at constant (2000) prices‚ increased by 6.8% year-on-year in January 2013 after rising 3.4% y/y in December 2012‚ Statisitics South Africa said Thursday, 14 March 2013. Read more >>
[Issued by Mo-Tseleng] Mo-Tseleng Experiential Marketing was recently tasked with the job of driving volume through mall activations for Garnier. The campaign was designed to make Garnier top-of-mind across national touchpoints in all major regions for shoppers. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by Billads] Ponchos 1910 Premium Tequila has again selected Nine Mile Media's Billads bill folder advertising platform to ensure significant consumer reach during its upcoming national advertising campaign. Read more >> visit press office >>
 [Issued by TLC Marketing Worldwide] TLC Marketing is trying to put an end to the coupon. Yes, this 100 year old sales driving tactic has a purpose but TLC is trying to reverse the trend of serial couponing and flash sales. Read more >> visit press office >>
Truworths International (TRU) has repurchased a further 13 524 763 of its own shares by way of open market transactions on the JSE since October 2008‚ it said today, 12 March 2013. Read more >>
 [Zeenat Moorad] Hit by high input costs as it positions itself for future growth‚ SA's biggest dairy producer‚ Clover on Tuesday (12 March) reported a 33.5% decline in its first half profits. Read more >>
Recent use of data analytics in the US underlines that although myriad details are available online about customers, human sensitivity is still required. Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, US: Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square Inc, has announced an extension of Square, the mobile payments system, with a GPS-enabled payment system that will launch in 2013 through Starbucks. Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Outrage over Google's decision to pull the plug on its Reader software flooded the Internet on Thursday (14 March) as lovers of the news aggregation service lobbied to keep it alive. Read more >>
 NEW YORK, USA: Locked in fierce battle in the smartphone market, South Korean giant Samsung on Thursday (14 March) unveiled its latest device aimed at challenging Apple in its home market. Read more >>
 LONDON, UK: Then attend ECEW 2013 to learn how to maximise its appeal. Read more >>
 DOHA, QATAR: The full-featured apps will allow smartphone and tablet app users to experience award-winning content from Al Jazeera English Read more >>
 SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Groups representing US authors and publishers called on the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to deny online retailer Amazon exclusive rights to websites ending with .book, .author, or .read. Read more >>
More International...
 This month's issue of The Media magazine reveals the top 40 under 40 in the media. It also pays tribute to the shooting stars who have already excelled in their professions, before completing their fourth decade. Read more >>
 Construction of Eskom's Medupi power plant has hit another major obstacle with the news that critical software for the operating system - being developed by French contractor Alstom - has failed three tests. Read more >>
 South African Airways (SAA) is likely to announce a new chief executive officer by the end of the month, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday. Read more >>
 [Bekezela Phakathi] State owned logistics group Transnet on Thursday (14 March) said it was confident of the "fairness" and "openness" of the processes followed leading up to the awarding of a R2.6bn contract to a Chinese manufacturer for 95 electric locomotives. Read more >>
 The country's levels of debt make it vulnerable to economic shocks although in the past the country has been able to reduce its public debt, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Read more >>
More Government news...
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Being able to choose from a wide selection generally favours consumers, but one has to feel both envy and sympathy for local bakkie users who have about 147 different models to choose from - a task that will be even more difficult now that Isuzu is flexing new-found muscle with the introduction of its spiffed up 6th generation KB pick-ups. Read more >>
 Standard holidays are out, singular experiences are in. Travellers looking for new ways to connect with nature are finding the solution in CapeNature's standout trails. Read more >>
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki's cute little go-anywhere Jimny has been given a few extra touches of war paint and the living quarters have also been made a bit more comfortable and practical to give its growing popularity a further boost. Read more >>
 The new Street Bob Special Edition is a rare beast: a pure bobber, pushed further. Inspired by Harley-Davidson's Factory Customisation programme, this strictly limited edition motorcycle is only available in international markets, including the European, Middle East and African regions. Read more >>
- Wrangler Denim signs Brand Ambassadors - more info
We have a new vacancy: national sales manager - Estee Lauder and Tom Ford Beauty. To apply, visit http://www.elccareers.co.za/ Read more >>Vital Health Foods is looking for a category analyst to provide support to the CSO, sales managers, category manager(s) and the brand team, by performing routine and detailed analyses. Read more >>
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- Introduction to creative coding with Arduino + Wezside - Cape Town, 23 March
- Liqui-Fruit Cape Times Vineyard Races Absa Cape Epic - Cape Town, 24 March
- Risk managament masterclass Paton Training - Johannesburg, 25 March
- Business English Alusani Skills & Training Network - Johannesburg, 8 April
- Johnny Clegg to perform at The Lyric Gold Reef City - Johannesburg, 12 April
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