South Africa's trade conditions declined to 42 index points in December, reflecting a normal seasonal phenomenon, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Thursday, 14 January 2010. 14 Jan 2010
MILAN, ITALY: Italian chocolate maker Ferrero has dropped out of the race to buy British confectioner Cadbury after deciding to end talks for a joint bid with US counterpart Hershey, media reported on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. 14 Jan 2010
Retailer Mr Price Group (MPC) said today, Thursday 14 January 2010, that during the third quarter (October, November and December 2009) it recorded sales growth of 8.4%. 14 Jan 2010
The downturn in manufacturing is slowing, latest figures show. 14 Jan 2010
Excitement and anticipation are running high as buyers, industry types, members of the media, celebs and assorted liggers (those who sneak into shows with someone whose name is on the list), wait for this year's Audi Joburg Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2010 Collections. 14 Jan 2010
The Mobile Boutique (TMB), a new spin on the popular pop-up store concept, has arrived in Cape Town to give a much-needed boost to SA's faltering fashion industry. 14 Jan 2010
An investigation into the explosion that occurred at the Bloed Street Mall on Tuesday, 12 January 2010, has pointed to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) escaping from the gas line to have caused the incident. 14 Jan 2010
The Asset Forfeiture Unit was on Tuesday, 12 January 2010, given permission to freeze R43,000 in the possession of two men believed to be connected to credit card fraud. 14 Jan 2010
Elle magazine and Max Factor are seeking the new Max Factor makeup artist for 2010 by encouraging talented young people to enter the current competition, participate in the cosmetic giant's legacy of sharing product knowledge and application and launch their careers in the SA fashion industry. 14 Jan 2010
PARIS, FRANCE: French fishermen are urging the government to resist pressure from green groups when it decides whether to join a global ban on trade of the overfished bluefin tuna. 13 Jan 2010
Online auction house bidorbuy helped charities and nonprofit organisations raise more than R425,000 last year. 13 Jan 2010
Woolworths' new brand identity for its Foodmarket was rolled out in time for the festive season at its refurbished store at Constantia Village. The new look will be rolled out across the business over time. 13 Jan 2010
The end of last year saw Roman's Pizza open its 111th store and garner recognition at the 2009 Orange Index Service Awards in the fast food category and second place in the Sunday Times Top Brands 2009 pizza category after making its fast food category debut in 2008 in sixth place. 13 Jan 2010
Wits Business School (WBS) announced the appointment of Professor Bheki Sibiya as its new executive director from 17 December 2009. 13 Jan 2010
Inez (Pinkie) Tremble, wine writer and wine educator par excellence, passed away in Cape Town on 5 January 2010, six weeks short of her 90th birthday. 13 Jan 2010
As the Apple tablet rumor frenzy blows way past the level of a fever pitch, I'm starting to reconcile myself with the notion that we may - within a few weeks - finally hear from Apple. The company is widely expected to make a public announcement on 27 January 2010 or so, though again, the expectation isn't due to Apple, it's due to a report stating the company has rented a stage at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. 13 Jan 2010
Retailers in the US are convinced that customer relationship management (CRM) is one of the most important aspects of their business. However, the sector in general has failed to utilize the full potential of these programs, and the industry will be striving to elevate its CRM game in the future. That's good news not only for customers, but also for the providers of CRM technologies and services. 13 Jan 2010
LAS VEGAS, US: With the hit movie "Avatar" creating a buzz around 3-D entertainment, a California company is touting what it believes are the first 3-D glasses which can also double as sunglasses. 12 Jan 2010
The Executive Mayor of the Mopani District Municipality in Giyani, Limpopo, Joshua Matlou, is giving away bursaries to students from poor backgrounds and those with disabilities in the district. 12 Jan 2010
Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), the soft drinks division of South African Breweries (SAB), on Monday, 11 January 2010, received a memorandum from the Food Allied Workers Union (Fawu), which has members on strike at some ABI depots. 12 Jan 2010
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