The downward trend in interest rates, which are at 2006 levels, is expected to have a muted effect on the property market as a result of economic challenges. 3 Jun 2009
PARIS: French fashion house Christian Lacroix was placed under administration on Tuesday, 2 June 2009, after filing for bankruptcy protection last week because of the global financial crisis, the company's lawyer said. 3 Jun 2009
Africa Fashion Week, with its 50 designers from 20 countries on the continent, begins on Friday, 12 June 2009, at the Sandton Convention Centre, north of Johannesburg. 3 Jun 2009
With consumers' inboxes perpetually filled with clutter, marketers are challenged to find new ways to break through with valuable, targeted messages that their customers actually want to open. The secret could lie in a largely untapped vehicle: transactional emails. 3 Jun 2009
Jordan Shoes has taken the 20-year old Renegade brand and rejuvenated it. Associated with quality workwear, the shoes are described as durable and functional with simple design. Jordan has taken these elements, given them an edge and introduced the new range - targeting today's younger man. 2 Jun 2009
Although its parent company is in the process of rebuilding itself under a court supervised process, General Motors (GM) South Africa will not be affected by the move, says its president and managing director Steve Koch. 2 Jun 2009
WASHINGTON: Sony Music Entertainment and eMusic announced on Monday that songs from Sony's back catalog would be available later this year through the online music store. 2 Jun 2009
Consumers must take care with their bank cards to prevent card scams and fraud, Absa said on Monday, 1 June 2009. 2 Jun 2009
Packaging group Nampak announced on Monday, 1 June 2009, that its chief financial officer, Tim Jacobs, has resigned to take up a position with financial services company Transaction Capital. 2 Jun 2009
Thirty matriculants competed head-to-head on Saturday, 30 May 2009, in a hospitality competition at the International Hotel School in Sandton, Johannesburg. 2 Jun 2009
HONG KONG: Hong Kong officials have found traces of cocaine in cans of Red Bull, a few days after Taiwanese authorities confiscated close to 18,000 cases of the popular energy drink. 2 Jun 2009
WASHINGTON: Google plans to begin selling electronic versions of new books online this year, posing a potential challenge to market leader Amazon. 2 Jun 2009
Consumers are turning to the Internet to cut shopping costs. This is according to a study by the consumer division of Neotel, the second national fixed-line telecoms network operator. 1 Jun 2009
The price of all grades of petrol will increase by 17 cents per litre at midnight on Wednesday, 3 June 2009, the Department of Minerals and Energy has announced. 1 Jun 2009
Marketing company Glomail has lost an appeal against an order to have all its adverts pre-screened after it repeatedly flouted the advertising code of conduct. 1 Jun 2009
Mystery surrounds the suspension of Port Elizabeth harbour manager Ester Goosen, with parent company Transnet now saying it is probing “allegations of misconduct”. 1 Jun 2009
At the heart of Mr Price's success is a group of 30 20-something whizz kids who trawl the Internet and travel the world. “I call them my kids,” says chief executive Alastair McArthur of the forecasting unit that ensures the group gets the design of clothing and homeware in line with overseas trends, at the right time. 1 Jun 2009
Like many in the fashion pack, I was disappointed at the news that Durban Fashion Week had been postponed until further notice. 1 Jun 2009
Furniture retailer Coricraft is moving into an expansion phase, and plans to open six stores this year and another three in the first quarter of next year. 1 Jun 2009
E-commerce may account for just a tiny percentage of all retail sales, but it has tremendous momentum behind it. Overall, retail sales have shrunk due to the recession, but e-commerce sales keep growing. It's critical that governments at every level recognise the potential for e-commerce to swell the workforce and boost the economy - as long as its progress is not impeded. 1 Jun 2009
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