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Chilly bites of things to comeThe days are noticeably shorter and there's a cheeky chill in the air. It's hard to believe that we're already a quarter-way through the year and winter is looming on the horizon. But there's enough going on to keep our minds from lamenting too long over the disappearance of garish floral-wear from the top of the wardrobe pile (and to be sure, there'll be a few more days that smack of summer so don't pack away those flip-flops just yet). This week, Aegis Media Thought Leadership Digibates goes global; Source Africa (textile, apparel and footwear trade event) opens at the CTICC tomorrow; Oz's Junior MasterChef twins are heading for the Good Food and Wine Show this May; the Nedbank CWG Auction showcase will be arriving in Cape Town and Joburg in August; and entry to the SAB KickStart 2013/2014 competition is officially open! Manny Nichas, CEO of Ocean Basket, talks us through the benefits of franchising; while Carolyn White gives us the skinny on seven new shopper marketing trends. Broll's 2013 property report indicates commercial property may be feeling the pressure this year and art lovers should be aware there's an 'art' to investing in paintings. And finally, kudos to PriceCheck, which has been selected as one of only three finalists for the International BlackBerry App of the Year. Stay warm! Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail
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Top stories
 [Carolyn White] Shopper marketing is in the spotlight and these seven new trends, coupled with good digital and experiential strategies, will maximise marketing spend, driving more feet in-store and product off the shelves. Read more >> |
 For the first time, a South African auction house will be putting a work by Russian-Jewish artist Marc Chagall on the block. Read more >> |
 [Alexander Parker] New vehicle sales declined slightly year-on-year last month‚ according to figures published on the Department of Trade and Industry's website on Tuesday (2 April). Read more >> |
 [Issued by Park Village Auctions] Tablets and laptops have made life so much more convenient as now your office can go with you wherever you need to be. Every device needs to be protected and that is where FLD step in as makers of stylish protective bags. Read more >> visit press office >> |
The Broll Property Report 2013, which considers South Africa's commercial property market and the real estate sector in sub-Saharan Africa, says downward pressure on South African GDP will place the country's commercial property sector under pressure for the rest of this year. Read more >> |
 As part of its refurbishments, a portion of the Breakwater Boulevard road at V&A Waterfront will be closed from 8 April until September 2013 for the building of a vehicle and pedestrian tunnel to link the basement parking in Victoria Wharf to the Breakwater Parking Garage. Read more >> |
[Christopher J. Bucholtz] CRM is light years ahead of where it was a decade ago, but if it's no longer a money pit, that doesn't mean it's necessarily delivering the most bang for the buck either. Businesses can get better ROI from their CRM if they avoid some common mistakes: creating a siloed CRM system; letting sales and marketing squabble; ignoring reports; blasting messages on social media; and turning a deaf ear to customers. Read more >> |
 New York-based wine importer Cape Classics has just brought a touring group of influential US wine distributors and retailers to South Africa. The buyers and retailers included retailer Chelsea Wine Vault and distributor M.S. Walker. Read more >> |
 Leading online design retailer, Citymob.co.za, has launched the latest trend in fashion industry with Polish pioneers, Mr Gugu and Ms Go, range of tees, jumpers and leggings with photorealistic fabric printing technology, which has taken Europe by storm. Read more >> |
SAB KickStart has opened its 2013/2014 competition entries to youth entrepreneurs, between the ages of 18 and 35 years who manage and run their own existing small businesses, to enter South African Breweries' (SAB) youth entrepreneurship development programme. Read more >> |
The members of the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will have their annual showcase in Cape Town on Thursday 22 August at the CTICC and in Johannesburg on Thursday 29 August 2013 at The Atrium, Nedbank head office in Sandton. Read more >> |
 [Issued by LTE South Africa] Next week will see apparel industry leaders from around the world gather in Cape Town for the first exclusively African sourcing event - Source Africa. Read more >> |
 [Manny Nichas] Many people wishing to start a business could choose between beginning something from scratch or purchasing a franchise. With the group's business model, which began as a mix of owned and franchised stores and then elected to continue only as a franchise model, there are useful pointers for would-be owners. Read more >> |
LONDON/ROTTERDAM: Unilever has exceeded the interim milestone of 30% it set itself in 2010 when launching the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, with 36% of its agricultural raw materials now sourced sustainably. Read more >> |
[Issued by Rentokil] Research can now back up the long-held belief that indoor plants improve the quality of the indoor atmosphere, and play an important factor in increasing employee productivity, wellness and motivation. Read more >> visit press office >> |
[Issued by Rentokil] Initial offers CaterClean: a specialised deep cleaning service for commercial kitchens to meet regulatory hygiene and food safety requirements as well as to prevent pest infestations. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 [Issued by FSD] We are often posed with the following question by brand managers and clients: "How can we communicate our brand message consistently in a retail environment and change our shop fittings, without disrupting our business"? Read more >> |
 Bringing it in line with international standards, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) published new listing requirements on 28 March 2013 that will facilitate the South African Real Estate Investment Trust structure, or SA REIT. More than 25 countries in the world use a similar REIT model such as the US, Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK. Read more >> |
[Linda Ensor] The University of Stellenbosch will reluctantly comply with a request by the Red Meat Industry Forum and Media24 to provide the names of retailers whose meat was sampled to determine its actual ingredients - against the wishes of the researchers, who believe the information should be kept confidential. Read more >> |
 [Amanda Visser] The conditions set for the approval of the merger between Nestlé SA and Pfizer result in a good outcome for all South African parents with small children using infant nutrition products‚ the Competition Tribunal said on Tuesday (2 April) when it issued its reasons for approving the merger. Read more >> |
Barclays recently released the results of a survey that questioned retailers on their attitudes towards international expansion. While, for now, the USA and China remain firm favourites for British retailers, the island's brands see Africa as the retail growth story of the next decade. Read more >> |
[Issued by Masters & Savant] When choosing a production company it is important to find one that will take your creative, stay true to the brief and deliver the message on time and within budget in a way that will make the idea shine. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 [Issued by PriceCheck] South African mobile shopping app, PriceCheck, has been selected from all BlackBerry apps worldwide; as one of three finalists for the coveted International BlackBerry App of the Year. Read more >> visit press office >> |
 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has partnered with Effective Measure for online data research. Read more >> |
 [Rachel Greenberg] SAN DIEGO, US/ JOHANNESBURG, SA: In the next few years, South Africa will become more interconnected than ever with newly improved wireless communication technologies throughout the country. Read more >> |
 WASHINGTON, USA: The mobile phone turned 40 on Wednesday (3 April), with no fanfare to mark the occasion in a market which seemed focused on new smartphones like the iPhone and a possible Facebook-themed device. Read more >> |
 WASHINGTON, USA: Smartphones using the Android platform boosted their US market share, extending their lead over Apple's iPhone, a new survey shows. Read more >> |
More International...
 The history of prohibition reveals that legislators are slow learners. There is no doubt that irresponsible alcohol consumption damages the fabric of home and community life. However, the idea that partial or complete prohibition is a solution tells at least as much about human stupidity as it does about poor faith and even - on occasion - pure malice. Read more >> |
 [Moyagabo Maake] Government's plan to hit tyre-makers with a recycling levy, to remove the blight of dumped tyres has been vigorously opposed by tyre manufacturers who will have to pay hundreds of millions of rand each year. Read more >> |
 [Amanda Visser] The introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards into the Income Tax Act is setting a dangerous precedent, according to tax and legal experts. Read more >> |
 [Katherine Child] Neither friends nor enemies will stop Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi from his mission to ban alcohol advertising. Read more >> |
More Government news...
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] It was only after hearing the owls at night and the chattering monkeys the next day that we realised we were not hearing rural Hout Bay but The World of Birds, the neighbouring property to the five-acre set up that is Riverside Estates. Read more >> |
 [Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Although the Shanti Maurice resort on the east cost of Mauritius has always had holistic health at its epicentre, they continue to be en trend with their announcement of a Health & Fitness Week in June this year. Read more >> |
 [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Nissan has given its Pathfinder range a much sharper competitive edge with the addition of two slimmed down, priced down SE models, which start at more than R100,000 less than the outgoing range entry level LE models. Read more >> |
 Zebula Golf Estate and Spa in the malaria-free Waterberg region of Limpopo Province joined the Protea Hotels portfolio on 1 April 2013. Read more >> |
Apply now for a great opportunity in the retail marketing field, Cape Town and Durban candidates wanted! Read more >>
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- MINE - Mary Wafer David Krut Projects - Johannesburg, 11 April
- Post Mangaung Cocktail Gala JTJ Consulting - Johannesburg, 12 April
- Cazabella 2013 Catalogue Launch Cazabella - Durban, 13 April
- Shared services and outsourcing Trade Conference International - Sunninghill, 17 April
- Carbon Footprinting Global Carbon Exchange - Johannesburg, 17 April
- Frontline excellence training The Peer Group - Johannesburg, 18 April
- FIDIC Standard Conditions of Contracts Course Everest Leadership Training - Johannesburg, 18 April
- FIDIC Workshop - Johannesburg Everest Leadership Training - Johannesburg, 18 April
- Portfolio Management - SAICA Paton Training - Johannesburg, 18 April
- Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Paton Training - Johannesburg, 18 April
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