LONDON, UK: British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer said on Wednesday, 6 January 2010, that sales rose during its third quarter thanks to a positive Christmas trading period. 7 Jan 2010
Mighty Mom, a project to empower South Africa's mothers, has accused listed retailer Pick n Pay of using 'delaying tactics' in the litigation process between the parties. 7 Jan 2010
Judging by the large number of shoppers who flocked to the malls during the festive season, many consumers appear to have taken the news that the economy is limping out of a recession as a licence to spend. 6 Jan 2010
Two major Nelson Mandela Bay 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup construction projects - the new Livingstone Hospital accident and emergency centre and the Gelvandale training stadium - are nearing completion and expected to be ready for use before the soccer tournament in June. 6 Jan 2010
The 2006 vintage of Eikendal's Classique has been released and it offers a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and, for the first time in many vintages, Merlot (15%) which adds abundant fruit layers and a feminine body to this winelands classic. 6 Jan 2010
One of South Africa's leading street style footwear brands, Bronx, has launched an extensive transit media campaign to advertise two of the brand's iconic styles, the Hunter boot and the Old Town boat shoe. 6 Jan 2010
PEP, reputedly SA's largest retailer of school wear, has launched a Back to School campaign offering parents both quality and economy for first time school goers including uniforms and lunchboxes at under R100. 6 Jan 2010
Vodafone UK will release the iPhone, Apple's mobile internet-based handset, on 14 January 2010. 5 Jan 2010
Despite interest rates coming down 5% since the start of the rate cutting cycle in December 2008, the economy remains depressed and the National Credit Regulator (NCR) continues to see a monthly average of 9000 consumers applying for debt counselling. “Consumers still need to be highly responsible and conservative when borrowing money,” says Peter Setou, senior manager: Education and Strategy at the National Credit Regulator (NCR). 5 Jan 2010
Google is expected to ring in the new year by unveiling its own smartphone on Tuesday, the Nexus One, in a bid to expand its powerful Web brand in the booming mobile arena. 4 Jan 2010
Credit demand has had its sharpest annual contraction in 43 years on weak consumer spending, mounting job losses and tight bank lending rules. 4 Jan 2010
The Department of Trade and Industry is conducting a review of policy on industrial development zones (IDZs), which critics say do not offer enough incentives to attract investors. 4 Jan 2010
Recession-hit Britons are rushing to snap up bargains in the traditional post-Christmas sales, but economists warn that a looming tax hike is also fuelling demand, and could stall economic recovery. 4 Jan 2010
Netbook sales have enjoyed healthy growth over recent years, but in order to maintain that momentum, they'll need to offer new features and capabilities. How will the category change? What operating system will dominate? Will the App Store model for selling software find a foothold in the small notebook field? 31 Dec 2009
East London shopping centres and stores have blamed the newly opened Hemingways Mall for preventing them from enjoying a bumper festive season. 30 Dec 2009
The retail industry is one of the biggest users of labour brokers, but since the debate about banning them broke out early this year, it has been remarkably quiet. 30 Dec 2009
According to yesterday's Retailer Daily, several recent pieces of US research suggest e-commerce will turn out to have been a bright spot for holiday sales in 2009. 30 Dec 2009
Retailers failed to receive the gift of ringing tills this year. "It's no great fireworks but it's better than we thought," is how Simon Susman, CEO of Woolworths, described the last four shopping days before Christmas. 29 Dec 2009
Eastern Cape hotel magnate Adrian Gardiner is aiming to mark one of the most famous events in the turbulent pre-democracy history of the country in his latest joint project. 29 Dec 2009
“Secondary packaging is the first thing your customers see but the last thing on your mind” is a great line our marketing director came up with for one of our brochures, because it is so true, especially if you are one of the up and coming e-commerce companies. 29 Dec 2009
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