Dis-Chem pharmacies and Game retail stores workers would hold mass protest marches today, 10 June 2010, the South African Catering and Commercial Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) said yesterday. 10 Jun 2010
Samsung Electronics has announced a new addition to its smartphone family, the Galaxy S that will deliver intelligent, immersive and integrated experiences for users and change the way people think about smartphones. It has been extremely well received by retailers and operators around the world as over 100 mobile operators across the globe have selected it as their key smartphone market driver. It will be available in South Africa mid to end July. 10 Jun 2010
"Neither a newspaper, magazine nor knock 'n drop product, Shopper's Friend is a retail tabloid, featuring interactive fun, games and competitions catering for all members of the family," says Jacques Coetzee, GM Shopper's Friend. 10 Jun 2010
"With an event as large as the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it is necessary to have stringent regulations in place as to what kinds of products will be sold and how they will be marketed and branded," explains Paul Zacks, GM of Global Brands Group (GBG), the company appointed as FIFA's exclusive worldwide master licensee. "Our company is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the brand and we do that by working only with trusted retail, manufacturing and distribution partners." 10 Jun 2010
South African swimwear designer Dax Martin will be taking part in shows and round-table discussions at the Gran Canaria Moda Cálida show from 24-27 June 2010 in Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. 10 Jun 2010
Hemingways Mall in East London, has announced new tenants, from well-known food franchises, to some exclusive retail outlets. "Despite the trying economic conditions, the centre has steadily grown its turnover and gained popularity with both consumers and retailers," notes Hemingways Mall GM, Rachel Klaasen. 10 Jun 2010
Waterkloof wine estate has unveiled its maiden vintage of an exclusive, expressive white, Circle of Life 2009. 9 Jun 2010
Everything from arts and crafts, to business, fashion, music and food will be on display at the Afrika Village 2010 Business and Arts Festival, running daily during the month-long 2010 FIFA World Cup. 9 Jun 2010
First National Bank's rewards programme, eBucks today, 9 June 2010, announced the appointment of Jolandé Duvenage as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 9 Jun 2010
The second group of trainees commence work this month at the one-year-old Feel Good Store - the public face of the innovative Feel Good Project run in partnership by The Foschini Group and the non-profit organisation Learn to Earn. 9 Jun 2010
KwaZulu-Natal's new website will help tourists to make last minute bookings for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond. 9 Jun 2010
Online classifieds are a fantastic way to buy and sell; however, just as in the real world, you may come across some questionable characters online. Consumers must be aware of what kind of scams are out there and ensure they use trusted brand name websites, which usually have total commitment to eradicating scams, making the vast majority of transactions a win-win for seller and buyer. 8 Jun 2010
Launched in February 2010, the Mzansi Budding Chefs' Potato Competition harvested over 120 entry recipes, with the final competition cook-off taking place at the Southern Sun Centre for Culinary Excellence (CCE), on Friday 4 June 2010, under the auspices of the South African Chefs' Association (SACA). 8 Jun 2010
Windhoek-based business and HansaWorld partner, Afresh Consult, is seeking to transcend the limitations of its very small domestic market by establishing a franchise model in the information technology environment for its business. 8 Jun 2010
DionWired has donated a Smart Board, valued at R40 000, to The Browns School in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. It uses state-of-the-art technology and consists of a large interactive touch screen on the wall connected to a ceiling-mounted projector, a computer and the internet. 8 Jun 2010
Nedbank is not only a green bank in logo but also in practice - the group was awarded an international sustainable banking award and has installed solar powered traffic lights in Sandton. 8 Jun 2010
Allan Duke, the former group marketing services director for Protea Hotels, passed away on 3 June 2010. Described by colleagues at the Protea Hospitality Group (PHG) as "passionate about Protea and passionate about the people around him", CEO Arthur Gillis said Duke's passing was a sad day not only for Protea Hotels, but for the hospitality industry at large. 8 Jun 2010
Integrated food and beverage business Famous Brands on Monday, 7 June 2010, said it had launched a Black Economic Empowerment owner-driver initiative aimed at developing entrepreneurs. 8 Jun 2010
LONDON, UK: Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, said on Tuesday, 8 June 2010, that its chief executive Terry Leahy will step down in March 2011 to be replaced by Philip Clarke, who heads the supermarket group's Asian operations. 8 Jun 2010
Lonrho Plc's agriculture division on Monday, 7 June 2010, announced that it has purchased 51% of Oceanfresh Seafoods for a cash consideration payment of R3.8 million for the equity. The money is to be reinvested in the business. 8 Jun 2010
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