SA's largest food and goods wholesaler, Massmart, faces strike action if workers' demands for pay increases and better working conditions were not met, the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) said this week. 9 Jul 2009
The CEO of JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties, the largest listed property company, on Wednesday said SA was unlikely to see any “meaningful” commercial development in the next 12-18 months due to the economic slump. 9 Jul 2009
Four hundred special edition Mandela Day bangles will go on sale next week to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday. 8 Jul 2009
The Cape Wine Academy's MD and wine master, Marilyn Cooper, has been named one of the three finalists in the CEO Magazine's ‘Most Influential Women in Business & Government Awards' in the Arts and Culture Sector. 8 Jul 2009
Sony Ericsson has launched its latest in eco-friendly mobile phones, offering users a greener choice without having to compromise on style or design. 8 Jul 2009
Cowey Centre and its commercial office building in Durban's Morningside area is set for a R12m makeover. Growthpoint Properties, which owns the building, says the refurbishment is scheduled to start this month and will be undertaken amid trading, with measures in place to ensure minimal disruption for shoppers. 8 Jul 2009
The livelihood of about 6000 informal traders at Warwick Junction, Durban's primary transport hub, are being threatened by the eThekwini municipality's plan to demolish the historic Early Morning Market to make way for a reconfigured taxi rank and R400m mall, Caroline Skinner, a researcher from the School of Developmental Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, said Tuesday. 8 Jul 2009
British luxury clothing company Hackett is looking to expand in South Africa despite a downturn in the retail sector. 8 Jul 2009
The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers' Union (Saccawu) on Monday, 6 July 2009, said that after negotiations with the management of Makro deadlocked, it was preparing for industrial action. 8 Jul 2009
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival, which takes place from 30 July - 2 August 2009 at the Paul Roos Centre, is eager to give something back to the community by aiding welfare organisations in the area. Stellenbosch Child Welfare, Stellenbosch Animal Welfare and the Clover Mama Afrika project will each receive funds raised at the festival from concerts and demonstrations. 7 Jul 2009
Gloomy announcements in transport and energy industries raise questions over supposed 'green shoots' of recovery. 7 Jul 2009
A good night's rest is close at hand for Discovery Vitality members following a partnership agreement with Tempur that will see the premium mattresses and pillows company availing its products on the Vitality Mall website. 7 Jul 2009
The Business Confidence Index (BCI) for June increased by 1.3% to 83.1%, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) announced on Monday, 6 July 2009. 7 Jul 2009
A new government agency has been created to help turn smart but cash strapped ideas into commercial products that will boost SA's economy and create jobs. 7 Jul 2009
MOSCOW: US soft drink giant PepsiCo said on Monday, 6 July 2009, it would boost investment in Russia by one billion dollars, topping the list of US trade deals expected during President Barack Obama's visit to Moscow this week. 7 Jul 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health authorities have seized over US$20,000 worth of coffee mixed with sildenafil, the main ingredient in erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, a report said Sunday, 5 July 2009. 7 Jul 2009
Global brewer SABMiller yesterday, 6 July 2009, said it was responding to the downturn and competition with an aggressive group-wide cost-cutting programme, reviewing capital expenditure while intensifying marketing efforts to grow volumes in its geographical footprint stretching across 75 countries in six continents. 7 Jul 2009
PARIS: Designer Christian Lacroix has had his back against the wall since the fashion house which bears his name went into administration early last month. 7 Jul 2009
Eastern Cape tomato farmers have suffered extensive crop and infrastructure damage, which could run into millions of rands, following the recent heavy winds. 7 Jul 2009
The buzzword in the world these days seems to be “recession”. How will your company stay afloat during these challenging times, especially when research has shown that it costs up to five times more to get a new customer than retaining your existing customer? 6 Jul 2009
