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ALAN KNOTT-CRAIG
The shopping centre ecosystem is facing an apocalypse. Why? Because shops are middlemen and the internet is killing middlemen... read
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Banking & Finance
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LEIGH ANDREWS
Get ready to recognise the Mastercard brand not only with your eyes but also your ears. That's right, the latest phase of its brand evolution involves sonic melody that's set to form part of your Mastercard brand experience in the future... Read
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CRM
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EBEN ESTERHUIZEN
Branding and selling is about knowing what and how technology can assist in the CX experience but it's also about ensuring that there's a human and emotional connection with the consumer every step of the way... Read
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Design & Manufacturing
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SA manufacturing investment slows down, but automation could power progress... Read
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LG Electronics (LG) has appointed James Lee as its news president of the Middle East and Africa Region (MEA)... Read
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Exhibitions & Events
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Increasingly connected and engaged consumers have become a key driving force for change in the food and beverage industry in SA, say stakeholders... Read
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ISSUED BY CORINIUM GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE
Customer 360 Africa, happening on 16-18 April in Johannesburg, is an all-encompassing event that will cover all aspects of the entire customer experience journey... Read
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Fashion & Homeware
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South African activewear retailer Fitgymwear has collaborated with local blogger and influencer, Candice Boddington, to design a limited-edition 'feminine collection'... Read
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JUANITA PIENAAR
Hisense's new flagship 65" ULED smart television is a declaration of war aimed at the top end TV market. This beautifully crafted and ingeniously designed ULED is the perfection that should be strived for when creating the next generation of televisions... Read
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FMCG
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South African fishing and food company Sea Harvest International has entered into a bid implementation agreement with its 56.3% held Australian subsidiary, Mareterram... Read
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Swiss transnational food and drink company Nestlé will accelerate its journey to reach full supply chain transparency by disclosing its list of suppliers alongside a variety of data of its 15 priority commodities... Read
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Food & bev. services
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The fourth annual Bar (Bartending Accolades and Recognition) Awards will be held on 11 March 2019; additional activities such as masterclasses and cocktail offers will also be held ahead of the award ceremony... Read
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Green Sustainability
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SABRINA CHAKORI
Wrapped, sealed, boxed, cling-filmed and vacuum packed. We have become used to consumables being packaged in every way imaginable... Read
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FireFly Biofuel is a non-toxic, eco-friendly firelighter that's made from recycled coffee, biodegradable vegetable wax, recycled wood and unrefined sugar... Read
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Health & Beauty
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ISSUED BY LEAP COMMUNICATIONS
A new caffeine-based colour shampoo by Plantur 39, popular among women seeking a deeper brown shade, has contributed to ongoing growth of German cosmeceutical manufacturer, the Dr Wolff Group... Read
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Packaging
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ANASTASIA TELESETSKY
Single-use plastics are a blessing and a curse. They have fuelled a revolution in commercial and consumer convenience and improved hygiene standards, but also have saturated the world's coastlines and clogged landfills... Read
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ISSUED BY PYROTEC
As the UK's leading supplier of dried fruit and seeds, Whitworths chose Fix-a-Form promotional peel-and-reveal labels from Denny Bros for its on-pack £1 off-next-purchase cross-promotion... Read
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Research
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ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY
Insight Survey's latest SA Carbonated Soft Drinks Industry Landscape Report 2019 carefully unfolds the global and local carbonated soft drinks markets based on the latest information and research... Read
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Retail Marketing
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CARMEN MURRAY
Carmen Murray talks to Roy Taberer, a patent attorney from Taberer Attorneys, Kimberleigh Stark, an actress and producer from Stark SA, Shannon McLaughlin, owner of Ubuntu Baba and entrepreneur Marnus Broodryk of SME Africa to understand the lessons we can learn from this and how can we protect our ideas better... Read
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Ackermans' latest Valentine's Day campaign, 'I Am Me' (#IAmMe) was conceptualised and produced in partnership with the retailer's lead creative agency 99c and is calling on South African women to celebrate their true selves and each other... Read
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#NEWSWATCH: As a result of one of its cans with the XiTsonga word: "Xitombo" (vagina) printed on it having gone viral on social media last week, Coca-Cola has announced that it will be terminating its nationwide Share a Coke activation at the end of February... Read
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Retailers
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Coinciding with Edcon's 90th birthday, the multi-billion-rand Johanneburg CBD renewal project will see the property on the corner of Pritchard and Joubert Streets renovated... Read
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US department store chain Kohl's plans to exploit the wellness trend by partnering up with WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) on a new pilot series. The collaboration will see Kohl's open its first WW Studio in-store... Read
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MARIAN SALZMAN
Change for women in the workplace is happening, but more needs to be done... Read
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Charles Dickens "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else." Alber Elbaz "Run away from laziness; work hard. Touch intuition and listen to the heart, not marketing directors. Dream." Nelson Mandela "On this day of my release, I extend my sincere and warmest gratitude to the millions of my compatriots and those in every corner of the globe who have campaigned tirelessly for my release." Ranveer Brar "Restrictiveness is not synonymous with food." Ken Adam "It takes courage to stay young, to make your enthusiasms work for you. Don't let anyone drag you down." |
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The retail account project manager will be responsible to ensure that all accounting, administrative, and project functions are addressed and that all direct reports perform at maximum capacity. Read more >> |
Scan Display's Johannesburg office is looking for an interior designer with experience in the exhibition industry. Send CVs and an electronic portfolio to heather@scandisplay.co.za. Read more >> |
Dynamic well-established sports brand is seeking pro-active junior fashion designers up for a challenge from design, production, CAD, sample, bulk, quality, costing and communication with all stakeholders. Read more >>Our young and vibrant company based in Rivonia is looking for three sales consultants. We provide innovative insurance products to our valued customers from the comfort of our desk. Read more >> |
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Power of Mom is a one-day executive conference for brands who want a share of Moms' annual purchasing in South Africa. Read more >>Customer 360 Africa 2019 is for everyone who is involved in the customer journey. It is the only all-inclusive event focused on the entire CX Journey. Read more >>Introduction to interior decorating short courseVega School - 23 Feb 2019 to 6 Jul 2019, Cape Town | 23 Feb 2019 to 6 Jul 2019, Pretoria | 23 Mar 2019 to 3 Aug 2019, Johannesburg | 4 May 2019 to 7 Sep 2019, Johannesburg | 4 May 2019 to 7 Sep 2019, Cape Town | 4 May 2019 to 7 Sep 2019, Cape Town | 4 May 2019 to 7 Sep 2019, Pretoria |
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