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 | Despite the increase in technological gifts, Pick n Pay has experienced modest growth in the traditional toy category over the past year and is anticipating continued growth in traditional toys in the festive season. Read more >>
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 | Evan Pickworth The petrol price decrease of 28 cents a litre‚ which takes effect from Wednesday, 6 November, because of an improved rand against the dollar and lower oil prices‚ is expected to offer relief to deeply indebted consumers. Read more >>
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 | New vehicle sales declined by 2.9% on an annualised basis to 56‚927 units in October‚ reflecting the effect of the recent strike in the automotive industry‚ latest data show. New passenger vehicle sales declined by 4.4% to 40‚102 units. Read more >>
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 | Lewis Group on Tuesday (29 October) launched a R2bn domestic medium-term note (DMTN) programme. Read more >>
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 | Citymob, the design flash sales site, will rebranded to Superbalist.com. With the changes set in motion, the site aims to enhance the consumer experience in allowing consumers access to a wide range of quality local and international brands and artists from across the globe. Read more >>
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 | Tim Hill, Issued by The Brand Union Examining how luxury goods are being redefined by brand experiences, I've taken a look at the all new Range Rover. Read more >>
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 | The 15,400sqm Tower Mall was officially opened on the 25 October 2013 in Jouberton, City of Matlosana, bringing quality retail to consumers in the western suburbs of Klerksdorp. Read more >>
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 | Pinnacle Africa will immediately begin distributing Seagate internal hard drives, reflecting its growth in the component distribution market. Read more >>
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 | Norman George With the festive season fast approaching, consumers are increasingly choosing to purchase gifts online from retailers, both locally and abroad, because they can make a selection from a wide range of products at competitive prices, without being limited by geographical locations. Read more >>
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 | Sindy Peters The top three finalists in the Fine Brandy Bar Design Initiative were announced on Friday, 1 November 2013, at Van Ryn's Distillery in Stellenbosch. The winning bar design will be revealed at Design Indaba 2014. Read more >>
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 | This past weekend, the Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes participated in the first Vinidivio, part of the Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France. Read more >>
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 | Marc Hasenfuss Seardel‚ the industrial holding group controlled by investment group Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI)‚ will cast off its loss-making clothing manufacture operations. Read more >>
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 | As part of its 25th anniversary, Amarula will launch Amarula Gold, a non-cream new, versatile spirit. It will be released into key global markets from the first quarter of next year, following extensive global research and testing. It was positively received at the recent 2013 Tax Free World Association Exhibition in Cannes, where it was unveiled to key partners. Read more >>
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 | Jeanne Geldenhuys While the franchisor's name is what attracts customers through the door, it's important to note that, as with any business, the entrepreneur is still managing his or her own business. Read more >>
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 | Fast food group Famous Brands reported a 20% increase in headline earnings per share to 180c for the six months to August. Read more >>
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 | Issued by Moving Tactics Moving Tactics has partnered with Hungry Lion, one of the fastest growing Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) in South Africa, to implement a dynamic digital signage solution within their stores in South Africa and Africa. Read more >>
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 | Issued by IMPERIAL Logistics Pick n Pay has awarded a five year contract for supply chain management and transport management services (TMS) to Imperial Logistics. This partnership is expected to yield a 20% net saving on transport costs over the contract period; largely from the integrated management of demand and supply of transport services. Read more >>
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 | Maarten Mittner Producer price inflation (PPI) was 6.7% higher in September, slightly lower than expected‚ reducing pressure on interest rates. Read more >>
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 | DuPont Nutrition & Health has introduced a new protective dairy cultures, which controls the contamination of fermented dairy products by yeast and mould. Read more >>
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 | The Boschendal Classics range has new labels that tell the stories of people and places that are an integral part of its rich history, dating back to 1685. The range consists of Boschen Blanc, The Rose Garden Rosé (previously the Pavillion Shiraz Rosé), Rachel's Chenin Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Le Bouquet, Larone Shiraz Mourvèdre and Lanoy Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot. Read more >>
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 | Janine Hollesen Social media platforms were aflutter recently following allegations by a Cape Town artist that Woolworths reproduced her design of a hummingbird without her consent. Read more >>
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 | The BMi has released its 2013 annual quantification report on the rice market in South Africa, which shows a large volume growth in 2012. Read more >>
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 | SharpTalk by Virgin Mobile SA, launched yesterday 31 October 2013, will bring smartphone brands to previously underserviced markets, through collaboration with Ellerine Holdings (EHL). Read more >>
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 | Danette Breitenbach Today's consumer has more products and more access to products than at any other time in history. The reason for this is the unprecedented rate of technology. But this has not translated into an amazing retail experience. Read more >>
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 | Adele Shevel South Africa is a nation of shoppers but it's failing to fuel sustainable growth in the country where more fixed investment and job creation are needed to foster real growth. Read more >>
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 | Amanda Visser The transaction between Foodcorp and Oceana was approved this week‚ subject to a divestiture condition imposed on the firms by the Competition Commission. Read more >>
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 | Kobo Inc, one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering four million eBooks, magazines and newspapers to millions of customers in 190 countries, is now available through 91 CNA stores in South Africa. Read more >>
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 | BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: The world's largest brewer AB InBev reported better-than-expected third-quarter results despite unfavourable macroeconomic conditions that undermined sales, notably in Brazil and the United States. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Google has unveiled its Nexus 5 smartphone is built around the latest version of its Android operating system. Read more >>
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 | LOS ANGELES, USA: - Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo presented a new tablet device including a hinge-cum-handle allowing it to tilt and stand, a feature it billed as a "game-changing" innovation. Read more >>
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 | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple has reported that it raked in billions of dollars as iPhone sales soared to new highs, but that costs of making these devices was squeezing profits. Read more >>
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 | The new Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) along the West Coast of South Africa is expected to boost economic development and facilitate job creation according to President Jacob Zuma Read more >>
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 | BRICS, - an alliance between Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - is an important grouping to deal with the global food crisis, promote global economic recovery and play a crucial role in global initiatives for improved food security. Read more >>
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 | Amanda Visser South Africa's European trading partners - Germany‚ the Netherlands and the UK - are being probed by the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) for allegedly dumping frozen bone-in chicken portions. Read more >>
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 | Heads of State and business and development experts from across the world are gathered at the three-day African Economic Conference in Johannesburg to discuss regional integration and its role in boosting economic growth and human well-being on the continent. Read more >>
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 | Brian Berkman James B Sherwood's list of What Makes A Five-Star Hotel Great is just one reason you should read his memoire, Orient-Express: A Personal Journey. Read more >>
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor The iconic Fiat 500 which, in all of it many guises, has been one of the world's most favourite playthings in the automotive galz-and-boyz-toyz segment of the market. Read more >>
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 | Brian Berkman "That's the biggest piece of pink quartz I've ever seen," said Trisha Bam, my former editor and now head of communications at a Cape university. Read more >>
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