“Since the closing of our Gateway store, News Cafe has been actively investigating potential sites and the new News Cafe Umhlanga Rocks will once again ensure a strong brand presence in the Umhlanga area,” said Alan van der Westhuizen, News Cafe GM Restaurant Division, on the launch. 1 Dec 2009
In preparation for the festive season, the online retailer kalahari.net has increased its product range significantly and consumers will benefit from new ranges in the electronics, appliances, photographic, toys, watch and jewellery shops. This is in addition to the extensive books, music, DVD and games offering. 1 Dec 2009
The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, funded by the Nedbank CWG Development Trust, has its first graduate. Howard Booysen, the first aspiring winemaker to be selected for the programme, has just completed his three-year internship, honing his skills and knowledge of the wine industry under the guidance of some of the country's top winemakers. 1 Dec 2009
"Animal prints, bling, sequins and vivid colours are essential when adding accessories to complement that special little black dress," says designer David Tlale, explaining why he's brought out his own collection. 1 Dec 2009
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has given Eskom permission to install 36 meters and modems from 30 November to 7 December 2009 to monitor the centre's energy consumption in real time. This data will be translated into environmental information, made accessible for viewing via an online energy dashboard and updated every 60 seconds. 1 Dec 2009
PARIS, FRANCE: A French court on Monday, 30 November 2009, ordered online auction site eBay to pay €1.7 million (US$2.5 million) to luxury goods maker LVMH for unauthorised selling of its perfumes, the companies said. 1 Dec 2009
WASHINGTON, US: After a modest start to the US holiday shopping season with "Black Friday", online retailers are looking to "Cyber Monday" for a boost in sales. 1 Dec 2009
Online shoppers took to their computers in droves on Black Friday, spending 11% more than they did a year ago and buoying e-tailers' hopes for a bountiful holiday season. 1 Dec 2009
Established in Italy in 1945, Elchim Hairdryers are reputed to have been the first blow stylers manufactured exclusively for the professional hairdressing industry and now Elchim South Africa, is introducing the superior product range to South Africa. 1 Dec 2009
Many retail banks have alienated their clients be reacting inappropriately to the recession. In part 1 of this article we looked at some of the long term damage to their brands and in part 2 we suggest some ways that social media can help banks claw back some of their brand equity. 30 Nov 2009
Changes were desperately needed to make the still-new debt review process work as it should, debt counsellors and the National Credit Regulator said last week. 30 Nov 2009
Holidaymakers who will be driving to their destinations might be disappointed about a 27 cent fuel increase expected ahead of the festive season. 30 Nov 2009
SABMiller has always had a reputation for being a lean and efficient operator. But now the global beer giant has a plan to shave another US$300m/year off operating costs. 30 Nov 2009
A 28-year high in world sugar prices sweetened Illovo's results for the six months to end-September, but the upside was stymied, at least partly, by the strength of the rand. 30 Nov 2009
The Joburg Market has implemented stricter security measures and procedures, following a fatal robbery earlier this week. 30 Nov 2009
Africhic.com, Africa's answer to net-a-porter, will launch on the 8 December 2009 and sell everything from chic eveningwear and playful bold printed dresses to beaded necklaces and butter-soft leather handbags. 30 Nov 2009
Speaking at the recent South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' (SAICA) seminar on King III and Sustainability for company directors, Jayne Mammatt, associate director at Ernst & Young's Assurance Practice, said integrated sustainability reporting is more about management than it is about actual reporting. 30 Nov 2009
The Pam Golding Property (PGP) group and JHI have entered into a joint venture association agreement, whereby PGP becomes JHI's preferred supplier in respect of residential property services, including PGP's hospitality services, while JHI becomes PGP's preferred supplier concerning commercial property services. 30 Nov 2009
The new consumer is intelligent, discerning and looking for value and relevance in the media he or she is exposed to. What's more, as both can generally filter their media input quite effectively, they are not interested in being treated as 'mass-market'. 27 Nov 2009
The Eastern Cape branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) in conjunction with the Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs (DEDEA) are calling all organisations within the waste management industry, large and small to enter their biennial Clean Industry Awards Programme. 27 Nov 2009
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