As South African consumers are increasingly choosing to reduce their carbon impact and expect brands to do the same, Consol Glass has launched a “green” campaign to educate consumers about the environmentally positive properties of glass and “help them develop their relationship to green”. 13 Aug 2009
Here is some more advice on how to develop a simple CRM strategy in this, part two, of my simple steps to developing CRM for the ‘new middle class' market. 13 Aug 2009
Recently, Port Elizabeth-based Virginia Thomas submitted a complaint about an Ina Paarman product to a South African online complaints management and consumer affairs portal. Within a very short space of time, she received a response from the product's owner and brand ambassador, Ina Paarman, herself. 13 Aug 2009
Wine sales exceeding R400 000, beating last year's record, were recorded at the 2009 Stellenbosch Wine Festival held around this past weekend, 8 and 9 August, 2009. 13 Aug 2009
The 2009 Nederburg Charity Auction will be held on Saturday, 12 September 2009 in the auction hall at the close of the main event. Many local and international wines will be auctioned on an attempt to beat last year's total of R227 600. 13 Aug 2009
Marketing communications agency Ogilvy has increased its investment in EMC technology by purchasing a second EMC NS20 device for its Cape Town office, only two months after buying its first EMC NS20 multifunctional storage device for its Johannesburg office. 13 Aug 2009
During an economic crisis one might expect the trade in whisky to soar. But Department of Trade and Industry statistics for SA-UK trade show the opposite. Whisky imports to SA plunged 33% in 2007 and last year. 12 Aug 2009
Venete Klein, the influential banker, and Carol Weaving, the exhibition and events specialist, won the 2009 Businesswomen's Association (BWA) Businesswoman of the Year Awards in the corporate and entrepreneurial categories respectively, late last week. 12 Aug 2009
Embracing technology is designed to make shopping easier, more enjoyable and trouble-free. 12 Aug 2009
Stuttafords has embarked on a restructuring that will include the closure of some stores, as well as the refurbishment of others, in order to align itself with international department store sizes and standards. 12 Aug 2009
South Africa's The Plantation Shutter Co has responded to the international trend of an eco-friendly and sustainable environment, by going green. The company now uses 100% eco-friendly water-based coatings. 12 Aug 2009
Jose Cuervo Black has been introduced to the discerning palates of South Africans in August 2009. 12 Aug 2009
SA's only pineapple-processing plant — the largest in the southern hemisphere — has turned its business around by switching to production of pineapple concentrate. The new direction is as a result of the use of fertiliser from China on the SA pineapple crop. 11 Aug 2009
iLevel, a category management and channel marketing company has been formed to provide local FMCG suppliers and manufacturers with services aimed at enhancing the channel marketing process. 11 Aug 2009
Warnings have been issued to the public on cyber criminals who are using the latest information technology - especially popular social networking platforms - to gain access to personal information and commit fraud. 11 Aug 2009
Fitch Ratings on Friday downgraded struggling transport and logistics group Super Group's long- term rating to a negative on expectations that the group's leverage would remain at elevated levels in the medium term. 11 Aug 2009
The South African Chefs' Association (SACA) has announced its new board. As of 1 August 2009, Stephen Billingham will take the reigns as president of the 35-year-old association; Billingham will take over from Martin Kobald, who is stepping down after six years of service. 11 Aug 2009
The 75 000m² Mall of the North regional shopping centre in the provincial capital of Limpopo, Polokwane, is fast attracting tenants and 85% of space is subscribed for to date. 11 Aug 2009
Simonsig winemaker Johan Malan has two of his red wines appearing on the 2009 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction hot list - a Pinotage and a Shiraz. 11 Aug 2009
The Klein Karoo Nationale Kunstefees (KKNK), held for the past 15 years, has become a highlight of South Africa's cultural calendar, gaining popularity every year since its inception. 8 Aug 2009
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