A new study conducted by comScore, a US global Internet information provider, with The Kelsey Group, shows that nearly one out of every four Internet users reported using online reviews prior to paying for a service delivered offline by restaurants, hotels, travel, legal, medical, automotive and home services. 11 Dec 2007
Shopping centres and their retail outlets should already be geared up for the Christmas rush. Shopping trends should have been researched to determine recent spend of Purchase Decision Makers (PDMs) and to anticipate the type and quantity of stock needed for consumers this festive season. 11 Dec 2007
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) will run a program from March 2008 to develop management expertise in the South African Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Contact Centre (CC) industry. 11 Dec 2007
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs is to increase black entrepreneurs in the agricultural business sector by 10% in the next two years. 10 Dec 2007
There's no wine to be had at Woolworths in Wonderpark, after it apparently failed to renew its liquor licence. 10 Dec 2007
A scientist and his business partners cannot sell genetically modified yeast to local wine producers, following a government decision. 10 Dec 2007
A Christmas tree is virtually obligatory in every home where children are waiting for Santa to pay a visit. However, there could be a supply problem… 10 Dec 2007
To mark a milestone 20th birthday, Nando's has created a heart-stopping, unique and limited edition 250ml XXX HOT Peri-Peri sauce. 10 Dec 2007
The NCR has obtained a provisional liquidation order against Rudco Finance in the Cape Town High Court. 10 Dec 2007
Online video has the potential to extend media reach, influence consumer behaviour and build brands. In this article, we look at what makes an effective online ad and how we can apply knowledge gained from TV advertising to derive the most value for money from online video. 10 Dec 2007
The continued emphasis on e-media solutions as a way of offsetting the ongoing decline in print revenue for trade publications and their corresponding websites, has presented online publishers with numerous challenges. 10 Dec 2007
Yesterday, 9 December 2007, Amakhosi launched the various tiers of Supporters Club Cards in a family festival style format at the Dhlamini Sports Complex in Soweto. The event was held in conjunction with artists, entertainers, skydivers as well as their benefits partners, which included Black Like Me. 10 Dec 2007
Following the sale of its Chrysler partner to an American company earlier this year, DaimlerChrysler South Africa has now formally changed its name to Mercedes-Benz South Africa. 7 Dec 2007
First major study in five years shows three-quarters of users turn to Interactive Programming Guides (IPGs) from the moment they switch on TV; 80% consider them a ‘necessity' for viewing. 7 Dec 2007
The Honda Jazz has for the fourth consecutive year won top honours in the J.D Power and Associates 2007 South Africa Initial Quality Study. 7 Dec 2007
The upcoming festive season will see a record number of South Africans doing their Christmas shopping online. This is according to Gary Hadfield, CEO of online retailer, kalahari.net. 7 Dec 2007
Online retailers will have generated around R200-million by the time stores close for Christmas this year. And the most popular item on sale on the Internet is… satellite navigation systems for cars. 7 Dec 2007
Mars Africa, the fast-moving consumer goods company, intends expanding its presence on the continent. 7 Dec 2007
Name change from Master Foods to Mars Africa brings company into the limelight. 7 Dec 2007
One of the great product launches of the late 20th century and one of the greatest product failures of all time was New Coke. Launched as a counter to the rise in popularity of the Pepsi Challenge, the new formula of Coke was designed to be a sweeter version of the long-standing category leader. 7 Dec 2007
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