WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The Obama administration on Monday, 16 March 2009, unveiled a plan to help unlock credit for the nation's small businesses, which have generated about 70% of new jobs annually over the past decade. 17 Mar 2009
Chinatown in Prato, the capital of Italy's textile industry, is bustling, apparently impervious to the global financial downturn, with warehouses full of clothes ready to ship. 17 Mar 2009
By all accounts, some months, like over the festive season for example, sales outshine others throughout the year. The question which needs answering is "Are marketers and retailers buying the extra sales at a phenomenal cost?" 17 Mar 2009
USA: Despite the poor economy, Comcast and Sony plan to open a retail store. 17 Mar 2009
SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer, has expanded its presence in China by acquiring a brewery in the country's biggest beer-consuming province. 17 Mar 2009
The new format IFSEC South Africa Securex exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre from 30 June - 2 July 2009 is placing special emphasis on the importance of fire detection and prevention within the overall security industry. 17 Mar 2009
Concentrate juice manufacturer Oros is once again running a campaign with branded shopping cart experts Icon Media to communicate to grocery buying parents and their family. This second consecutive deal secures one of Icon Mall's packages for the advertiser and provides Oros with exclusive exposure in Checkers Hypers and Pick n Pay outlets countrywide. 17 Mar 2009
Pedrini eco, an Italian range of biodegradable kitchen utensils, is launching in SA stores soon, finally giving South Africans the opportunity to take an eco-stand in the kitchen. 16 Mar 2009
Sahara, local supplier of information, communication and digital lifestyle technology, has launched a recently improved 'Fetch & Repair' warranty program - the latest in a list of sales and service-focused initiatives that fall under the company's extensive Get IT campaign. 16 Mar 2009
Fashion TV South Africa has announced the launch of “Fashion TV Carnival”, a series of couture runway fashion shows and live entertainment presented as an annual event. The first Fashion TV Carnival will take place on 27 March 2009 starting from 5pm onwards at the FTV Café Village Walk. 16 Mar 2009
Several firms in the vehicle industry have already approached the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for funding to help prop up their balance sheets. 16 Mar 2009
TSUKUBA, JAPAN: Japanese researchers on Monday showed off a robot that will soon strut her stuff down a Tokyo catwalk. 16 Mar 2009
ATLANTA, USA: The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it has committed US$30 million over the next six years to provide access to safe drinking water to communities throughout Africa through its Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN). 16 Mar 2009
The controversy around Transnet's application for a big increase in pipeline tariffs has taken a new turn, with a leading member of the iPayipi consortium, the losing bidder for the right to construct the Durban-to Gauteng petroleum pipeline, joining the fray. 16 Mar 2009
Walt Disney is taking the wraps off an advanced new car racing video game, titled "Split/Second", that the entertainment company hopes will bolster its success in the lucrative gaming sector. 16 Mar 2009
Everyone knows cyber-crime is a cat and mouse game, usually involving a bit of social engineering to trick unsuspecting computer users into clicking a link, installing some software or providing valuable information. The latest trick in crooks' bags: "recession malware". This is a new generation of malware that exploits consumers' financial woes and other recession-era problems. It's trapping consumers and businesses alike. 16 Mar 2009
The sickly rand is taking its toll on vehicle makers, which are making losses at a time when plunging vehicle sales and declining production volumes have kept the lid on car price hikes thus far. 16 Mar 2009
The system at work, tracking a sales rep.
Fore Good Investments' Harding Group, a leading sales and merchandising company, has completed the development of its sales and information tracking information management system. The system is touted to give Harding's customers a competitive edge in the retail sector. 13 Mar 2009
Red warning lights are going off for many South Africans who are sinking deeper into debt. The economic decline, interest rate hikes and petrol, food and electricity price increases — which have outpaced salary increases — are all increasing the pressure. 13 Mar 2009
PARIS: French bloggers and high-tech experts have scorned plans to punish illegal downloaders by cutting off Internet access, saying the move was unfair, unworkable and would not stop online piracy. 13 Mar 2009
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