Using an interactive touch screen kiosk can be a fast, helpful, integrated and informative experience, Frank Nunan of the Kiosk Shop, told delegates currently attending the JusTTouchIT two-day conference in Midrand, Johannesburg. 4 May 2010
Grindrod Bank has been awarded the 2009 Global Deal of the Year Award in the property industry category of the annual M&A International (MAI) Awards. 4 May 2010
PARIS, FRANCE: Jean-Louis Dumas, who chaired the French luxury goods group Hermes for almost three decades until 2006, has died at the age of 72, his spokesman said on Sunday, 2 May 2010. 4 May 2010
Absa has launched Islamic banking in Tanzania through its subsidiary the National Bank of Commerce (NBC), in line with its strategy of expanding its offering in Africa. It will offer the options of a cheque account and saving account with an embedded funeral plan. Christo de Vries, NBC's MD, said this new service is part of its business banking strategy to provide innovative products to meet the needs of the market. Though this service will mostly appeal to our Muslim clientele, it is open to everyone regardless of their faith. 4 May 2010
Following a tough year for vineyards, the 2010 harvest is one of the most labour-intensive and logistically demanding vintages in recent memory. However, according to Erhard Wolf, Distell's chief of grape and wine supply, there will be some exceptional results from this year's harvest, especially Pinotage and Chardonnay but not confined to these two varietals. 4 May 2010
In what is reportedly the first SaaS customer feedback service in Africa and South Africa, the reputed number one service from Europe will ensure e-tailers and customers credible ratings and reviews. The eKomi service is pioneering customer feedback with its verified and authentic transaction based system. 4 May 2010
The Elle New Talent Make-Up Artist Search competition, run in partnership with Max Factor, is open to all emerging makeup artists who have completed their training and have been in the industry for less than five years. 4 May 2010
Following a visit to the 49th edition of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the International Furniture Fair of Milan, renowned as the largest decoration trade fair in the world, the 2011 retail furniture trends move to more plastic. 4 May 2010
Conmen are targeting Internet banking customers with emails requesting updates on personal information. 3 May 2010
All is not lost if your vehicle does not come fitted with a state-of-the-art satellite navigation system. 3 May 2010
Liberty International is separating its blue-chip British retail malls from the rest of its portfolio and calling itself Capital Shopping Centres. The properties in Capital & Counties (C&C), which will be made up of the smaller properties from Liberty International's original portfolio, create another vehicle for SA investors looking offshore. 3 May 2010
The re-launch celebration of the News Cafe Sandton store took place late last week as a Night at the Oscars, hosted for South African celebrities. The 10-week refurbishment sees 100 outdoor and 150 indoor seats and a separate smoking lounge of an additional 25 seats. 3 May 2010
Two members of the Great Wine Capitals, Franschhoek and St Helena in the Napa Valley, California, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding accepting a proposal for a twinning relationship that promises to be a mutually beneficial relationship, as they are both prominent new world wine regions. This follows a visit to the US towards the end of 2009 by representatives of the Franschhoek Wine Valley. 3 May 2010
Essential Hardware will partner the fifth season of the TV series "DIY Met Riaan", hosted by South Africa's DIY guru, Riaan Garforth-Venter, better known as Die Nutsman. The series, which starts on Saturday 8 May 2010, will use the latest range of its house branded tools and equipment available from all stores nationwide. Projects will focus on affordable money-saving, eco-friendly options that create a healthier home environment for adults, children and even pets. 3 May 2010
The 45 winners of the 2009 Cleaver Awards - for meeting and often exceeding consumer expectations - were announced at a formal luncheon held late last week at the Southern Sun, Garden Court, OR Tambo International Airport Hotel in Johannesburg. 3 May 2010
Chase the holy grail of customer relationships - that is, the scenario in which your customers feel like your employees are your partners. That means making sure employees are trained sufficiently to be able to offer advice as peers, and that they also know enough about your customers to provide valuable, specific, informed advice. 30 Apr 2010
The South African commercial property market is enjoying a smooth ride to recovery with the recent Investment Property Databank results confirming that the local market has been one of the best performers in the global investment property arena, with a positive return of 8.7% last year. 30 Apr 2010
About six years ago, when I was editor of Elle magazine, Louis Vuitton announced that it was setting up shop in this country. 30 Apr 2010
The first stage of implementation of the eagerly anticipated Consumer Protection Act is now only days away but the regulations that would give the new law teeth remain at large. 30 Apr 2010
PEP will launch its special introductory offer of R499 for the new South African pay-TV operator, On Digital Media (ODM), with its 55 local and international channels on its Top TV platform on Saturday 1 May 2010. 30 Apr 2010
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