RESTON, US: comScore reports Q2 2010 US retail e-commerce spending up 9% vs a year ago and you can join comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni as he presents an update on Q2 2010 e-commerce trends in upcoming webinar. 17 Aug 2010
The clothing industry, from large retail chain-stores, private boutiques, independent designers and manufacturers either feels that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) does not affect it or is ignorant to the content and consequences if it is not compliant. 17 Aug 2010
The 2010 Making the Difference Through Design competition, sponsored jointly by Sappi and Woolworths, was won by a group of Grade 11 and 12 design learners from Zwartkop High School in Centurion, who have been named the Gauteng and overall national winners. 17 Aug 2010
Bidorbuy.com Inc, a Delaware company and the parent of bidorbuy.co.za has bought a 33% stake in South African online payment solution, PayFast. It operates a South African online payment service through two websites and provides South Africans with an online payment service that makes it safe for buyers to send money and easy for sellers to receive money. It aggregates a number of different payment methods including credit cards, EFT and UKash within one simple payment system. 17 Aug 2010
'Stellenbosch at Summer Place' will allow a limited audience to sample Stellenbosch's food and wine, expertly paired by award-winning winemakers and chefs, as well as art and music, on 10 November 2010 at Summer Place in Hyde Park. 17 Aug 2010
The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded its "European Mobile Phone-2011" to the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini. Chosen for its combination of compact size and excellent performance with a comprehensive range of features, the accolade highlights the company's commitment to deliver smartphones optimized for communication and entertainment. 17 Aug 2010
Kensani Nkosi's eagerly awaited Stoned Cherrie Love Movement collection brought the house down on Friday night at the AFI Cape Town Fashion Week. 16 Aug 2010
While the recession may seem like a distant memory, its after-effects still weigh heavily on consumers who are facing challenging financial conditions, while grappling with mountains of debt and rising unemployment levels. 16 Aug 2010
As CPI inflation faces upside risks from higher wheat prices, the threat of high meat prices eating into consumers' pockets may be a little overplayed. 16 Aug 2010
Philip Rubin launched Health Island in June 2010, described as the first vending business in South Africa to supply healthy snacks and drinks to the corporate market, especially designed and selected to provide excellent, nutritious snack food to companies, gyms, hospitals, schools and tertiary institutions. The first six machines rolled out in July 2010. 16 Aug 2010
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: A recent report by independent market analyst Datamonitor has found that competition for household deposits in Australia has heated up. The global financial crisis has forced banks to strengthen their balance sheets, and retail deposits have become more attractive as other sources of funding have dried up. 16 Aug 2010
LONDON, UK: Popping candy enriched with vitamins, anti-aging candy chew and tea containing collagen are just a few of the latest consumer goods - identified by Product Launch Analytics - which could soon be available in the UK. 16 Aug 2010
Entries for the 2010 Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) awards close on Friday 20 August 2010. The awards honour and recognise the extraordinary contribution by individuals or companies to enhancing the profile of the hospitality industry in southern Africa through promoting growth, investment, innovation and excellence, across all tourism sectors. 16 Aug 2010
Bookings are open for the Robertson Wine on the River taking place over the weekend of 15 - 17 October 2010, on the banks of the Breede River at the riverside farm Goudmyn, situated on R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale. 16 Aug 2010
A mixture of international as well as local exhibitors will take part in SARCDA Christmas 2010, to be held 18-22 August 2010 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. The exhibition managers expect the show to attract about 450 exhibitors. 16 Aug 2010
Lew Geffen Sotheby's Atlantic Seaboard has announced that Clinton Braude, Philipp Levenhagen and Adam Mauerberger join current MD, Rob Stefanutto, as executive directors, with each director heading up a specialist division within the company. 16 Aug 2010
MILAN, ITALY: Italian coffee maker Lavazza said on Wednesday, 11 August 2010, it would buy 7% of US company Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for US$250m (€191 million). 13 Aug 2010
No lover of make-up would consider lipstick a nonessential. "It is painfully obvious," says Shepstone & Wylie customs attorney Taryn Hunkin, "that a man is setting the rate of duty for lipstick." 13 Aug 2010
As over one million public-sector workers prepared to strike for wage increases double the inflation rate, clothing workers in Newcastle earning as little as R90/week took up arms to prevent officials from closing down the mostly Chinese-owned sweatshops where they work. 13 Aug 2010
Mobile media company, BuzzCity has launched the beta version of Now Cook - a mobile internet site containing a collection of international recipes from partners around the world for simple food that's easy to prepare and quick to cook. According to the company, Weigh-Less became the first South African partner to get involved in the offering. 13 Aug 2010
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