In an economic climate like this, it may be tempting to just hunker down and focus solely on survival. That approach, however, ignores the opportunities such a situation presents to sharpen your sales strategies. Now is the time to realign key priorities. 27 Aug 2009
Shoprite will not pursue an unprofitable market share growth, chief executive Whitey Basson said. 27 Aug 2009
The second day of Cape Town Fashion Week, held at the CT International Convention Centre on Friday, 21 August 2009, offered guests a glamorous surprise as Craig Port added an unusual yet entirely appropriate element to his theme of Faith Hope Love - canine couture. 27 Aug 2009
Sunday Times Food Awards, in association with Foodcorp, announced yesterday, Wednesday 26 August 2009, the finalists for the 2009 awards in the three categories, Chef of the Year, Young Chef of the Year and Chef School Challenge. 27 Aug 2009
The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has launched its new website for members last week, offering latest industry research, reviews, news and the opportunity to register online for upcoming courses and events. 27 Aug 2009
The winners of the 8th FHM Style and Grooming Awards were announced at an event held at the new Signature restaurant in Morningside Shopping Centre in Johannesburg recently. 27 Aug 2009
Retailer Shoprite on Tuesday, 25 August 2009, reported that its diluted headline earnings per share for the 12 months ended June 2009 were at 390.8 cents, up 30.9% from the previous years 298.6 cents. 26 Aug 2009
The average South African could save up to 60% of their bank charges without switching debit orders or account payments, the online independent financial comparison website ThinkMoney.co.za claims. 26 Aug 2009
China's expansion programme into the African market is helping its companies grow their presence on the continent. 26 Aug 2009
The deciduous fruit industry's R64-million black economic empowerment plan, which will later include farms in the Southern Cape, kicked off in Ceres on Tuesday, 25 August 2009. 26 Aug 2009
With some shopping centres increasingly being criticised by investors, vigorous debate is expected to feature at the 13th African Congress of Shopping Centres next month. 26 Aug 2009
Software as a Service (SaaS) is this year's big technology buzzword - and the good news for small and medium-sized companies is that this is one tech trend that really offers them business benefits. 26 Aug 2009
A 40 000sqm shopping centre will open at the 48 hectare Bridge City, north-west of Durban, on 29 October 2009. Additionally, 300 domestic residences and a major tertiary education institution are under negotiation. 26 Aug 2009
The 2009 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase, to be held on Thursday, 27 August at The Atrium, Nedbank Sandton, will give you the opportunity to taste exceptional wines, meet top South African winemakers and bid on rare and exclusive collector's wines. 26 Aug 2009
Does climate change, or global warming, as it is more commonly known, pose a legitimate threat to South African businesses? The answer, in a nutshell, is yes - climate change and its knock-on effects will most definitely impact on local business. 26 Aug 2009
Wellness Water is offering a wide variety of filtration products, from water bottles to shower systems, that aim to reduce the amount of chemicals in household tap water, as well as cutting down on carbon emissions and excess plastic. 26 Aug 2009
The deadline for entering the Big Blue Makhulu Polane t-shirt design competition is 15 September 2009. The theme for this year's competition is Love-Africa, and entrants stand to win R20 000 in cash. 25 Aug 2009
Economists are expecting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure, the official measure of inflation in South Africa, to continue its downward trend when it is released later this week. 25 Aug 2009
About 60 000 clothing workers could begin a national strike in two weeks if last-ditch talks with the clothing manufacturers industry tomorrow, 26 August 2009, fail to secure a pay rise of R70 a week. 25 Aug 2009
Pick n Pay's franchising strategy could prove to be a winning formula for the food retailer in its effort to penetrate mass markets, particularly the Soweto market where its competitor, Shoprite, has been operating since 2000. 25 Aug 2009
