Nestlé has recalled a batch of Lactogen infant formula over concerns regarding its iron, zinc and copper content. 12 Mar 2008
Building materials retailer Iliad Africa is set to achieve turnover of R5bn in its next financial year after very good results. 12 Mar 2008
The South African direct marketing landscape faces many difficulties not present in the broader global environment. 12 Mar 2008
From its humble beginnings in the 1950s, fair-trade has developed into a global movement. A new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor, ‘The Next Step in The Ethical Consumer Revolution', reveals fair-trade sales across Europe, the US, Australia & New Zealand and Japan have experienced double digit growth since 2002. 12 Mar 2008
Kauai has embarked on an aggressive growth plan that includes opening 20 franchises over the next year. 11 Mar 2008
Smart Automotive Components (SMAC) introduces the Parrot PMK5800, an installation-free alternative to over-the-speaker hands-free car kits. 11 Mar 2008
Many people associate oily skin with the teenage years, but it's not – and while skin problems don't usually begin until around puberty, in some cases oily skin persists long after the matric dance has faded into memory. For some, the condition can last a lifetime. 11 Mar 2008
The 2008 edition of South Africa's most authoritative supply-chain research study, being released today, reveals that SA companies making the right moves to cope with global complexity in their supply chains, as well as ensuring they have the right skills and capabilities on board to do so, are up to six times more profitable than their competitors and peers. 11 Mar 2008
Hewlett-Packard has galvanized thousands of its retirees into an auxiliary army of senior marketers, goodwill ambassadors and volunteer sales people. None are paid; they do it, they say, because of their affection for the company. 11 Mar 2008
"Buying made-to-measure clothing online is quite popular worldwide today. In the near future, we will also be able to give women the option of tailoring items to ensure a perfect fit according to their specific body measurements, rather than just ordering according to one uniform size," said Iris Ben-David, CEO and founder of StyleShake. 11 Mar 2008
If January and February 2008 is anything to go by, the online retail industry is set to experience significant growth in the forthcoming months of 2008. 11 Mar 2008
Contact consolidation is not for the lighthearted. For years, contact centre management has been attempting to control costs by reducing the number of agents, physical sites and consolidating software and hardware solutions. Often these attempts are in conflict with customer and corporate demands. So, how do we increase contact centre availability? Improve customer satisfaction? Reduce operational costs? 11 Mar 2008
Massmart was unable to announce real sales growth exceeding 8% after 37 consecutive financial half-years of being able to do just that. 11 Mar 2008
Ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and bathroom accessories retailer hopes new deal will open doors. 11 Mar 2008
The most recent BIGresearch Simultaneous Media Survey shows that, while traditional media still rank on top in the influence of purchases, many are declining in influence and some are showing double-digit losses over the previous year. 11 Mar 2008
Japan's Pioneer announced on Friday, 7 March 2008, that it will stop making plasma panels amid intense competition and will instead outsource the production of plasma panels for its television sets. 10 Mar 2008
Economic, trade and political issues will be high on the agenda when Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov meet today, Monday, 10 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008
Online shopping is picking up, as lower broadband prices allow more South Africans to gain access to the Internet. However, online shoppers are warned to be wary of counterfeit products being marketed online. 10 Mar 2008
Americans would rather give up their televisions or the Internet rather than do without their mobile phones, according to a report released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project on Wednesday, 5 March 2008. 10 Mar 2008
The development of a R400 million shopping centre in Blackheath is fuelling a business boom in the area and the City of Cape Town is partnering with local business to sustain economic growth. 10 Mar 2008
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