It is anticipated that the launch this week of the new formats of Strongbow, Smirnoff Spin, Smirnoff Storm and Windhoek Lager in a 660ml returnable sharing packs, will be as popular with customers, as the Amstel Lager launch from Brandhouse Beverages. 2 Jul 2010
The International Fashion Sale (IFS) on at the Coco-Cola Dome from 29 July to 1 August 2010 between 10am and 10pm will have a stand promoting the Princess Project, a charity drive of ex-Miss South Africa and Top Billing presenter Jo-Ann Strauss to give under-privileged girl matriculants the opportunity to look fabulous at their Matric farewell dance. 2 Jul 2010
"We're seeing a surge in interest and enquiries from both local and international corporate tenants wishing to relocate to the CBD of Sandton and Rosebank - with a prerequisite of being in close proximity to the Gautrain stations, followed by a preference for 'green' buildings," says Lia Pauley, leasing and sales broker for property services company JHI. 2 Jul 2010
Amarula Cream, which created a special commemorative bottling to mark South Africa's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has recorded double-digit volume growth for the 12 months to May 2010, compared with the comparable period the year before, according to Caroline Snyman, who heads Distell's spirits business division. 2 Jul 2010
Pick n Pay Stores announced today, Thursday 1 July 2010, that it has agreed to sell its Australian subsidiary Franklins to Australian company Metcash Trading for around R1.4 billion. 1 Jul 2010
Wholesaler Metcash on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 announced a raft of fundamental changes that will see it cut more than R600m of debt, recapitalise and take on a new business model to draw in wealthier shoppers in addition to its traditional cash-and-carry market. 1 Jul 2010
Salaries of employees in the hospitality industry across the country are set to increase as from today, 1 July 2010, through the Department of Labour's annual adjustment of the sector's minimum wages. 1 Jul 2010
SureSwipe, an independent card swipe machine distributor, states that for small and medium size retailers, both debit card and credit card use are down sharply for June compared to last year and even lower than April sales this year. 1 Jul 2010
Through the auspices of the South African Chefs' Association (SACA) and together with the World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS), the Bidvest group has announced its support of the third fundraising tour, the Bidvest World Chefs' Tour Against Hunger, from 20-27 August 2011. 1 Jul 2010
The second phase of demolition at the Blue Route Mall in Tokai will start on 7 July 2010, with the demolition of the back portion of the centre, affecting a number of stores in this area. Trading space at the mall will consequently decrease from 48 351m² to 36 356m². 1 Jul 2010
Phonak, one of the world's leading hearing aid manufacturers, has customised one of its state-of-the-art hearing protection systems to filter out the high notes of the vuvuzela. Typically used by helicopter pilots, fire fighters, industrial staff and security professionals, several of these prototype systems have been sent to South Africa for testing purposes. 1 Jul 2010
Compliance with the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) has been achieved in every stage of Ocean Basket's business, from purchasing of fish to distribution as well as development and presentation of menus. Diners will be pleased to know that each of its restaurants around the country is SASSI compliant. 1 Jul 2010
International beauty brand, Dermatanical recently approached Cape-based strategic design agency Liquidlab to redesign its corporate brand identity and range of new body products. 30 Jun 2010
The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE), operator of Scoin, which claims to be the only retail chain of coin stores in the world, has opened two additional outlets, raising its global total to 18 stores. The two new outlets can be found in Johannesburg's Clearwater and Pretoria's Menlyn Mall. 30 Jun 2010
Luxury goods group Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Depositary Receipts (CFR) on Tuesday, 29 June 2010, expressed its "deep sorrow" at the sudden death of Swatch founder Nicolas Hayek. 30 Jun 2010
Agricultural associations on Tuesday, 29 June 2010, signalled potential consequences for agriculture should unions at Eskom embark on a strike over a wage dispute. 30 Jun 2010
Dutch brewery Bavaria scored at least R750 000 in free publicity in South Africa with its "orange dress" campaign, which was branded by FIFA as ambush marketing. 30 Jun 2010
LAS VEGAS, US: Nielsen research finds that US consumers who trade down are satisfied with quality, but are likely to continue to buy less expensive alcohol beverages. 30 Jun 2010
The City of Cape Town and its Rights Protection Unit and the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), have ensured that the crafts on sales at the Memories of Africa/Handmade in the Cape Village section of the Fan Fest are handmade, from the Western Cape and do not flout FIFA rights protection guidelines. 30 Jun 2010
The 3rd annual Green Building Council of SA (GBCSA) Convention & Exhibition will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 20-22 September 2010. Sponsored by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, it will spotlight success factors for green and environmentally sustainable design. 30 Jun 2010
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