Beijing - When the plans to build a new aquatics centre for the Beijing Olympics were formed, the architects had more than just the Games in mind - they envisioned a future for the venue beyond 2008. 29 Jan 2008
First, the story was that luxury was omnipotent and luxury consumers were immune. Even affluents were trading up, they said, and luxury could do no wrong. Now, the story is that luxury has lost its lustre and even the wealthiest are bailing out. 29 Jan 2008
The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will be showcased to international buyers visiting the world's first official FIFA store, opened earlier this month at Singapore's Changi airport. 29 Jan 2008
This week the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism will publish regulations concerning abalone diving restrictions in a bid to protect wild resources. 29 Jan 2008
Some stores in East London have been caught selling underweight loaves of bread. 28 Jan 2008
As intermittent power outages continue nationwide, generator suppliers are running out of stock and many do not expect new stock for weeks. 28 Jan 2008
While Business Unity South Africa (Busa) says it supports inflation targeting in SA – and recognises that CPIX is currently still outside the target range of 3-6%, the organisation has also issued a statement in which it says it believes that the Reserve Bank should not increase interest rates again at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting this week. 28 Jan 2008
"Legitimate digital sales will accelerate, because the removal of DRM takes away a major impediment to the mass-market adoption of digital tracks," said Phil Leigh, senior analyst with Inside Digital Media. "That will remove a big incentive for using pirated tracks." 28 Jan 2008
Of all the apparel retailers, Truworths is evidently closest to getting it right. 28 Jan 2008
Many of the costs that cause baking companies to increase prices are out of their hands. 28 Jan 2008
Every digital publisher knows how much they need their people to be productive. But, does every digital publisher know how many of his or her people are flight risks? How painful would it be if one or more of your best people left your company? 28 Jan 2008
On Monday, 21 January 2008, 20 Sudanese journalists arrived at the television production house, Urban Brew Studios, ahead of their training. 28 Jan 2008
Recently, our customers have communicated a message to us loud and clear. It is a message that may seem counterintuitive here in the 21st century, in the all-digital, micro-targeting, behavioural targeting, contextual targeting age. 26 Jan 2008
With six months to go before Markex and World of Events 2008, this show for the South African marketing and promotions industry is already 62% sold out. 25 Jan 2008
A leading South African provider of financial derivatives to retail investors, Global Trader, has announced it is entering into a strategic alliance with Merrill Lynch for the provision of a world-class electronic trading, research and other services platform to South African retail clients of Global Trader. 25 Jan 2008
A new study reveals that a million Australians only make the minimum payment on their credit card each month. 25 Jan 2008
It's that magical time of year again. Of course I'm referring to the annual ritual of declaring that the coming year will be The Year of Online Video. 25 Jan 2008
Cost inflation has compounded the problems facing the UK's footwear specialists, according to the latest report* from Verdict Research, part of the Datamonitor group. 25 Jan 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being shortlisted for the Responsible Retailer of the Year. Woolworths competes for the title with six companies from across the globe that have been shortlisted by the World Retail Awards 2008. 25 Jan 2008
“Big brands” can no longer rely on brand loyalty as consumers are more media and marketing savvy than ever and are no longer drawn by pretty packaging or slick marketing. There are many more products on the shelves than just a decade ago, and there will be many more offerings in the next two years. 25 Jan 2008
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