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LAUREN HARTZENBERG
Africa has been a rich source of artistic inspiration for many parts of the world for centuries, but what's changing now is that Afrocentric culture is being spearheaded by the sons and daughters of the African continent... read
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SEMONA PILLAY
In an era of rapid technological change, and with the Fourth Industrial Revolution on everybody's lips, I ask: What about lower-income retail shoppers in emerging markets like South Africa?read
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LAUREN HARTZENBERG
Overseeing multi-ethnic innovation for Estée Lauder Companies, Susan Akkad is no stranger to the concept of 'inclusive beauty'...read
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SA households spend more on wine than on coffee, but beer still comes out tops as South Africans' most preferred beverage, said Stats SA...read
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Africa Month
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MAROEFAH SMITH
African personalities, vloggers, influencers and makeup artists bring an African flair to the New York attitude of Maybelline in the Makeup In The Cities - Africa web series... Read
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JUANITA PIENAAR
Quicket founders, James Tagg and James Hedley elaborate on the company's aggressive growth trajectory, especially throughout Africa, on what it is that sets them apart and on their future plans... Read
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E-commerce
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ISSUED BY HETZNER
E-commerce expert Warrick Kernes shares a few tips on how to grow your e-commerce business - a few secrets from someone who's been-there-done-that... Read
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Fashion & Homeware
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Luxury fashion house Prada will no longer use animal fur in its designs or new products, starting from its SS2020 Women's collections. The inventory will be sold until quantities will be exhausted... Read
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Barbie has been selected by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) as the recipient of this year's Board of Directors' Tribute award at the CFDA Fashion Awards... Read
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FMCG
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Nestlé has launched a Research and Development (R&D) innovation challenge in sub-Saharan Africa to provide a platform for startups and universities to contribute to local sustainable growth... Read
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South African snack foods brand Montagu is increasing its retail distribution and has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including a logo and packaging redesign... Read
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KAREN HOFMAN AND NICOLA CHRISTOFIDES
South Africa has the highest rates of childhood obesity in the world, with an alarming figure of 13%. The global average stands at 6%. One of the main causes of South Africa's rate is the rapid growth of the country's commercial food industry... Read
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The 2012 Vintage Cuvée from Franschhoek-based wine farm Le Lude received a platinum award at the 16th Decanter World Wine Awards - making it the first SA MCC to receive such a high accolade... Read
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Green Sustainability
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Terms such as "environmentally friendly", "organic", and "natural" or "pure" are popping up on marketing campaigns across the world... Read
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HUGH TYRRELL
The recent passing of Tom Mclaughlin, who first led the Woolworths Good Business Journey has been a shock to all who came to know his warmth and wisdom... Read
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Packaging
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ISSUED BY PYROTEC
A report published by Smithers Pira last year, explores the many drivers for growth in the digital print for packaging industry... Read
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ISSUED BY MPACT PLASTICS
With PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and Polystyrene regularly under the spotlight, let's iron out some misperceptions and understand which accreditations and certifications to look out for in order to safely package our food... Read
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ISSUED BY PYROTEC
Markem-Imaje has released six packaging intelligence solutions that help manufacturers digitalise their supply chains more easily and cost-effectively... Read
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Research
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Brand Africa has announced the Top 100 brands in Africa in their 7th annual 'Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands'... Read
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Retail Marketing
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JONATHAN SCHROEDER AND JANET BORGERSON
When we hear the word "stereo" today, we might simply think of a sound system, as in "turn on the stereo". But stereo actually is a specific technology, like video streaming or the latest espresso maker... Read
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Retailers
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The country's best butcheries were recognised at the 14th annual Cleaver Awards... Read
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Ram Harisunker is celebrating 50 years with the Shoprite Group, a career that took him from a receiving clerk to main board director... Read
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The Great Yellow Brick Co is opening a new Lego Certified Store in Menlyn Park Shopping Centre on 1 June 2019... Read
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Shopfitting & Merchandising
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Cape Town-based floral designer Blomboy has designed The Conservatory of Beauty - a large-scale floral installation - for furniture and homeware brand Weylandts... Read
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Technology
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NOMZAMO RADEBE, ISSUED BY CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD EXCELLERATE
In the age of hyper-connectivity, enabling new and seamless experiences will be key... Read
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Stats SA's National Wine Day data story BMi Research's Marilyn Nel and Khathu Musingadi on the impact of the sugar tax Estée Lauder Companies' Susan Akkad on why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth Irina Domanciuc on how Maybelline Makeup in the Cities - Africa makes beauty inclusive Uche Pézard on the rise of Afrocentrism and its impact on the luxury business |
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Sales Summit - 6 Jun 2019, Cape Town | 13 Jun 2019, Johannesburg | 21 Nov 2019, UmhlangaLearn fresh sales skills from top sales trainers and get motivated! Open to all Sales Teams of any businesses and industry. Read more >>Twenty-five entrepreneurs will be chosen for this three-month programme designed to support participants with the business modelling and growth strategy required to scale their enterprises, become investment ready and develop entrepreneurial leadership. Read more >>We offer a platform where business owners and entrepreneurs can learn from successful business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs. You'll find this event inspirational and an annual must-attend conference. Read more >>The 2019 Wine & Food Tourism Conference, at Spier near Stellenbosch on 18 September, will feature SA's most respected trends analyst, Dion Chang, as headline speaker. Registrations are now open! Read more >> |
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