Jump Shopping has launched a list of 'Trusted Stores' for online South African consumers that in its opinion provide consumers with a safe and user friendly environment to shop in by adhering to all the necessary business practices and policies. Jump's Choice was also introduced to indicate the cheapest price from a Trusted Store for a specific product. 1 Sep 2010
The eight participating wine regions of Robertson, Worcester, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Oranje-Vaal, Olifants River, Swartland and the Little Karoo presented their offerings at the annual SA Young Wine Show, showcasing the coming season's potential. 1 Sep 2010
Eden on Big Bay Mall in Blouberg, a new mixed-use development in Blouberg's Big Bay, is launching a local food and craft market on Sunday 5 September 2010 with the intention of making this a weekly event. 1 Sep 2010
Since the start of 2010 the demand for commercial space - including retail and offices - has seen an upturn in Centurion, which is strategically situated between Pretoria and Midrand, says Azlie Loots, leasing and sales broker for JHI property services company. 1 Sep 2010
Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky is now available in 50ml packs, made from recyclable PET, and moulded in the distinctive square synonymous with the larger 750ml design. 1 Sep 2010
Foreign Visa card spending reached US$426.2 million (R3.1 billion) during the lead-up to, during and after the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. 1 Sep 2010
Household credit growth still slow and any further rise may not be a good thing at present. 1 Sep 2010
After the economic shot in the arm provided by the 2010 World Cup, the retail sector in Africa's largest economy is knuckling down to assess how to maintain, encourage, and identify untapped opportunities for retail growth in the months to come. 31 Aug 2010
World Tourism Day will take place on 27 September 2010 and the theme this year is Tourism and Biodiversity. A variety of Cape Town competitions, specials, give-aways and events will unfold throughout the month. 31 Aug 2010
Nkunzi Unsgaard's Cherubs range recently launched its new-look packaging as well as product upgrades and range extensions. 31 Aug 2010
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) is calling for entries for its 2011 Handmade Collection to showcase the top 100 handmade products in the Western Cape at Design Indaba Expo in February 2011. 31 Aug 2010
At the recent International Wine and Spirit Competition, Beefeater London Dry Gin, reportedly the only international gin still distilled in London, once again won a Gold Best in Class Medal for its Beefeater24. 31 Aug 2010
Metropolitan's brand awareness has been measured in two recent surveys - it was named the second best life insurance brand in South Africa by Target Group Index South Africa (TGI) and second best long-term insurer in South Africa by the recent Sunday Times Top Brands Survey. This is despite reportedly spending less than a quarter of the advertising budgets of its larger competitors. 31 Aug 2010
Malcolm Horne has been appointed CEO by the company's shareholders, from his current position of MD of the property management division, which he has headed up since 2007. Horne joined Broll in 2003, having had years of experience in property management, following his BA Law from UNISA and experience as a public prosecutor. 31 Aug 2010
The insurance industry will face serious challenges next year, as new consumer protection laws dictating that insurance policies be written in plain, simple language come into force. 30 Aug 2010
Upmarket retailer Woolworths on Thursday reported a 23% rise in full-year profits as less panicked customers found their way back into their stores. 30 Aug 2010
Tommy Roux and Drienie Nienaber, owners of Maxi's Wonderpark and Maxi's Greenstone respectively, reckon mental fortitude, resolve and commitment are required to run a successful franchise. Having both been in the franchising business for a relatively short time at just over eight months, they have discovered that hands-on management and a clear cut strategy is paramount to get the best out of their franchise. 30 Aug 2010
At the IFSEC South Africa SECUREX 2010, being held at Sandton from 31 August - 2 September 2010, the business research and consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan, will present a free seminar session announcing the results of a comprehensive research campaign it has undertaken into the South African CCTV market. 30 Aug 2010
The biennial waste conference, WasteCon2010 of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) will be hosted at Emperors Palace Convention Centre from 4-8 October 2010 focusing on the theme: "What is your Waste Footprint?" This year for the first time, the public is also invited to attend the co-located exhibition. 30 Aug 2010
With South African financial experts still concerned about the threat of a global double dip recession, landlords have got to be extra vigilant about keeping a handle on bad debt. 30 Aug 2010
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