Although South African wines have a successful record in the Netherlands, Wines of SA (Wosa) says it will embark on a new marketing strategy to improve sales of upmarket branded wines. 2 Sep 2009
Kids Campus (www.kidscampus.co.za), an online store focusing on babies and children's educational music, stories and DVDs, updated its product offering late last month, to include music downloads in an MP3 format that can be purchased online and instantly downloaded to a PC or laptop. Users can load music from their laptop onto a MP3 player or burn it on to a CD. 2 Sep 2009
Multi-brochure desktop stands, business card and postcard holders, wall displays, Z-folding stands and trolley displays have been added to the existing standard range of brochure holders from Expanda-Stand, Australia brought into South Africa through distributor IDG. 2 Sep 2009
Contrary to the idea that people drink during a recession, industry leaders agree there is as much as a 20% drop in liquor sales in South Africa but the wine industry is not as hard hit. 2 Sep 2009
While the recession in the commercial property market lagged behind the slowdown in the residential property market by approximately a year, trading continues and investors who were active during the period from 2006 to 2008 are still evident, albeit much more prudent and 'yield-conscious' than before, says Geoff Stroebel, GM of Pam Golding Commercial in the Western Cape. 2 Sep 2009
Elizabeth Arden would like to encourage everyone to 'make the world a prettier place' by supporting Arbor Week 1-7 September 2009. If you cannot physically plant a tree, then visit www.maketheworldaprettierplace.com and plant a 'virtual' tree in this online forest. For each 'virtual' tree planted, Elizabeth Arden will sponsor the planting of a tree, through the international NGO, Trees for the Future. 2 Sep 2009
Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel will not intervene in the looming strike by 60000 textile workers. 1 Sep 2009
South African retailers might have showpiece malls, product variety and quality to match anywhere else in the world, but the majority are still missing one of the most important retail marketing ingredients of all - genuine commitment to the consumer. 1 Sep 2009
Consumers already grappling with high food inflation can expect further increases in the price of food in coming months. 1 Sep 2009
South Africa posted a record trade surplus of R0.4 billion in July, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) announced on Monday, 31 August 2009. 1 Sep 2009
Woolworths announced the opening of its first brow bar at Woolworths V&A Waterfront. Trading as Benefit Brow Bar, it extends the Benefit cosmetic brand exclusive to Woolworths, available at selected stores around the country. 1 Sep 2009
Appletiser's interactive, lifestyle-orientated website officially launches today, 1 September 2009. Known as Sparkl.co.za, it has the company's target audience in mind, as a place where they can find information and inspiration for events and life. 1 Sep 2009
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) Eastern Cape Conference held last week devoted the Thursday morning session to youth, as part of its focus on the link between waste management and climate change. 1 Sep 2009
The annual Standard Bank Soweto Wine Festival kicks off this Friday, 4 September 2009 at the Main Hall, Soweto Campus, University of Johannesburg, Old Potch Rd and will host 115 wineries, showcase approximately 850 wines and attract an expected 5500 Sowetan residents. 1 Sep 2009
In support of Casual Day, Friday 4 September 2009, Edcon will be selling R10 Casual Day stickers directly to the public via all its retail outlets including Boardmans, CNA, Edgars, Discom, Jet, Jet Mart, Jet Shoes, Legit, Prato, Red Square and Temptation stores. 31 Aug 2009
Woolworths will launch on 28 September 2009, a unique new blend of red and white grape varietals, Simonsig's first Chenin Blanc Pinotage. A 60% Chenin Blanc, the wine exudes a fresh berry flavour and tropical zest on the nose. 31 Aug 2009
Sanlam SA Fashion Week (SSAFW) opens on Wednesday ,16 September 2009, and the last show on opening night is the South African celebration of the Barbie 50th anniversary at the De Beers Shining Light Southern African Collection at the Designer Inspired Runway Show. 31 Aug 2009
Jump.co.za is conducting an Ecommerce survey, similar to its 2007 survey, with over 900 South African online storeowners or operators. To participate in the anonymous survey, go online until 10 September 2009 to bit.ly/1omTvp. Results will be available as a free download by 21 September. 31 Aug 2009
“Amid turbulent times for the property market, the commercial sector of the market, while not unscathed, has held its own over the past year and retained its investor appeal, particularly among cash investors seeking the right yields,” said Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group, at an acquisition event late last week. 31 Aug 2009
Competition commissioner Shan Ramburuth has moved to allay fears that industry associations could contravene the anticollusion provisions of competition legislation, saying the law on collusion is clear and the authorities have no problem if companies work together for legitimate industry association purposes. 31 Aug 2009
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