JHI Real Estate Mozambique, a subsidiary of JHI property services, recently opened a further branch office in Matola and is now looking to expand to other key growth areas in the region. According to Wayne Wright, business development director for JHI property services, retail development in Mozambique is set to increase significantly over the next few years. 27 Jul 2010
The quick research conducted on a mobile device while in-store is frequently the final push customers need to make the purchase. You'll often see big-ticket customers standing in store aisles, iPhone or BlackBerry in hand, researching product comparisons and reviews for the big-screen TV or appliance they are considering. 26 Jul 2010
Taste Holdings, the owner of restaurant brands Scooters Pizza and Maxi's restaurants as well as jewellery chain NWJ, says its latest jewellery venture has not gone as well as hoped. 26 Jul 2010
Soweto fashion designers will finally get a chance to showcase their work to the nation, thanks to the Bridal Indaba Wedding Expo coming to Soweto for the first time. 26 Jul 2010
In a research project in Chianti in Tuscany, the remote monitoring of organic vineyards is proving beneficial. Several vineyards in Panzano are part of the remote monitoring research project, aimed at finding the best organic farming methods for producing good-quality wine. 26 Jul 2010
According to Geoff Saner, MD of Gift Bucks, offering incentives in recognition for good work delivered and good customer service offered helps motivate staff. 26 Jul 2010
Nominations for the top retailers and service providers for the regional Special Star Awards 2010 close on Thursday, 5 August 2010. 26 Jul 2010
South African brandies brought home four of only 11 gold medals awarded in the 'Brandy, Cognac, Armagnac' category of the 2010 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) held in London earlier this month. 26 Jul 2010
Lucilla Booyzen has been announced the winner of the Corner Shop to Big Business Makers Category in the new Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year Award which searched for exceptional and visionary women achievers who with determination and foresight are making an impact on the future of fellow South Africans. 26 Jul 2010
Fruit SA has lodged a complaint of anticompetitive behaviour with the competition commission against eight shipping lines. 23 Jul 2010
In growth and profitability, SA's clothing retail sector stands out as a space waiting for major foreign players to step into. And they will, is the general view of market watchers. 23 Jul 2010
Investors in furniture retailers JD Group and Lewis Group can forget the idea of making a quick buck when a foreign major swoops in to SA. 23 Jul 2010
BORDEAUX, FRANCE: The days of 'bad' Bordeaux are numbered after a decision from the region's wine supremos to drastically cut production of lower-end bottles of the wine. 23 Jul 2010
Front (L-R): Jacques Bruwer (Bon Courage), Therese de Beer (Bartinney), Danie Steytler Jnr (Kaapzicht), Stiaan Cloete (Klein Constantia) and Stander Maas (Fort Simon).
Middle (L-R): Francois Roode (Diemersfontein), Friedrich Kühne (Doolhof), William Wilkinson (Wildekrans), Jaco Theron (Slanghoek) and Hannes van Rensburg (Plaisir de Merle).
Back (L-R): De Wet Viljoen (Neethlingshof), Christie Langeveld (Bloemendal), Juli Slabbert (Bloemendal) and Richard Theron (De Grendel).
The 2010 SA Terroir Wine Awards, announced on Wednesday 21 July 2010, singled out wines as truly portraying the country's winegrowing areas in its fifth competition since 2006. Making its solo cultivar statement at the awards, Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Franc 2008 has been awarded a National Certificate for the Top Cabernet Franc and received the Paarl District Terroir Award. 23 Jul 2010
It's time for wine lovers to get out their tasting glasses and book for the 2010 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase from 6-9pm on Thursday 12 August 2010 at the CTICC and from 6.30-9.30pm on Thursday 2 September at Nedbank Atrium in Sandton. 23 Jul 2010
The first Fleettech Conference and Exhibition, organised by Trade Conferences International, will take place on 11-12 August 2010 at Emperors Palace. Tracker and Digit Vehicle Tracking will sponsor the event, which is endorsed by Vehicle Security Association (VESA). 23 Jul 2010
The repo rate is to remain as is at 6.5%. 23 Jul 2010
LONDON, UK: Despite fears that online banking had led to the death of the local bank branch, new research, published on 20 July 2010, from Datamonitor has found that more than half of us want to use a branch and if there is investment and innovation in their networks, banks will reap rewards. 23 Jul 2010
Pick n Pay opened its first store in Zambia yesterday, Thursday 22 July 2010, in Woodlands, Lusaka and is the first of seven planned over the next five years. 23 Jul 2010
LONDON, UK: A number of factors will combine to create the most inflationary environment since the mid-1980s, according to Verdict, the retail consultancy. Consumers can expect prices to rise by over 4% this year with more modest rises in every year out to at least 2014. 23 Jul 2010
