SABMiller Plc and Molson Coors has reported a strong performance by their new US joint venture in its first quarter of combined operations. 6 Nov 2008
Reportbuyer: New report identifies green packaging to be a key trend for booming convenience food and drinks market. 6 Nov 2008
The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Review (MPR), released on Tuesday highlighted that price increases in food and oil, coupled with a fluctuating exchange rate has dominated the economy in 2008. 6 Nov 2008
Demand for managed network services (MNS) providers is growing quickly as enterprises of all sizes grapple with increasing network traffic and complexity. At the same time, enterprises are seeing their services budgets shrink. This has created an intensely competitive landscape among global MNS providers, and even the industry's bellwether providers face new and significant competitive threats. 6 Nov 2008
Gone are the days of quaint tailors on cobbled streets, shopkeepers that know your name and product preference by heart, and shops that thrived off a client base of a mere 40 customers. Looking back to the 19th century a lot has changed over the years but the customer focus remains the same and has again come into the limelight, only this time on a much larger scale. 5 Nov 2008
The ability to offer customers a wide range of packaging solutions through a single point of contact was demonstrated recently when Nampak Cartons & Labels (Nampak C&L) and Nampak Inspection & Coding Systems (Nampak I&CS) worked together to deliver a cost-effective and efficient pack for the Jungle Oats 2008 winter promotion. 5 Nov 2008
The Dubai Mall opened its doors yesterday, 4 November, with close to 600 retailers under its roof - marking what is said to be the world's largest mall opening in retail history. 5 Nov 2008
Fujitsu debuted two updated models and an entirely new model in its LifeBook line of notebook computers Tuesday. The new U820 and P1630 are new versions of models the hardware maker released in 2007. The all-new LifeBook N7010 features two screens - a traditional 16-inch wide display as well as a 4-inch colour touchscreen situated near the keyboard. 5 Nov 2008
The international financial crisis is contributing to the slide in new vehicle sales in South Africa with October sales down a huge 31.2% over the same month last year. 5 Nov 2008
Most retailers experience a downturn in a weak economy. As consumers rein in spending, a downturn is usually not distributed equally among all retailers. The extent of the downturn depends on a number of factors, including geographic location of stores, product categories being sold and specific market segments. In order to survive a tightening economic climate, retailers must focus on their short- and long-term objectives. 5 Nov 2008
Few 12-year-olds would be able to tackle the strenuous upcoming Pick n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge, even more so if they had diabetes. Team Roche Accu-Chek's youngest member, Michaela da Silva, will not only take on the hills of Johannesburg soon, but also the misperception that people with diabetes cannot live life the way they want to. 5 Nov 2008
During these challenging economic conditions for South Africans, consumers would do well to spend their money wisely and avoid falling into the dreaded debt trap. Christmas is an expensive time for us all, but don't go overboard on gifts and entertainment, advises Peter Setou, Senior Manager: Education and Strategy at the National Credit Regulator (NCR). 4 Nov 2008
In light of the increasing levels of malnutrition coupled with food insecurity and high food prices, a standard for processed cereal-based foods for malnourished infants and young children has been proposed. 4 Nov 2008
The old-school approach to order fulfillment doesn't fly for many Internet retailers. Warehousing, packing, shipping and return-order processing are labour-intensive and time-consuming. This has led to a growing trend among online sellers - the use of Web technologies to automate order fulfillment. 4 Nov 2008
As part of the new industry-focused approach for Soccerex 2008, the inaugural International Football Club Summit (IFCS) will feature essential panels dedicated to licensing and sponsorship. 4 Nov 2008
USA: The same credit problems that have hit many a home mortgage holder are also threatening to unplug troubled electronics big-box store Circuit City. The nation's second-largest seller of consumer electronics said Monday it will close 155 stores, lay off up to 17% of its 43,000-employee US workforce, and consider all options to restructure its business. 4 Nov 2008
Canonical isn't making a profit, but founder Mark Shuttleworth isn't too worried about it. He's still got lots of money left from when he sold his security company, Thawte, to VeriSign. To Shuttleworth, Ubuntu is a "good investment," but might never make huge profits. 4 Nov 2008
The number of MBA applicants in the world continues to rise. Offering these prospective MBA candidates the opportunity to meet face to face with the world's top international business schools, the Access MBA One-to-One event is crafted to be a unique and effective way to find the right MBA. 4 Nov 2008
Appletiser SA has just launched a new television commercial that aims to communicate the brand as the ultimate reward, one that can be enjoyed any time, any where. 4 Nov 2008
Consumers are shifting blame for obesity problems in the US on to food manufacturers, saying they should provide healthier products and holding them more responsible than fast-food firms, according to US analysts. 4 Nov 2008
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