The Nederburg brand has been retiered, repackaged and reorganised to ensure it maintains its front-ranking position in the local market and to further already rapid gains garnered abroad, says marketing manager Misti Watson. 6 Feb 2008
Premium fashion brand Pepe Jeans has fashionista's and high-end retailers abuzz awaiting its fast approaching winter launch in South Africa in early 2008. 5 Feb 2008
eBucks had an exceptional festive season with members spending R62 million worth of eBucks in the last quarter of 2007, 34% more than the previous festive season. Both the eBucks card and shop showed strong growth. 1 Feb 2008
Organisers of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay have selected Atul Gupta, chairman and MD at Sahara, a national supplier of ICT and digital lifestyle products, to participate in the South African leg of the event. 1 Feb 2008
Barely a week after eBay announced a change in leadership, the online auctioneer unveiled a major switch in strategy. The company plans to reduce by half the up-front fees it charges users to list their items on its platform. It will also offer its best seller incentives and raise its minimum selling standards. 1 Feb 2008
Leading by example, one of South Africa's biggest food retailers has decided to cut its power consumption by 20%. Not only that, it is selling energy-efficient light bulbs at cost to consumers – to help you save! 31 Jan 2008
Celebrating their 40th year of care giving, St. Georges Home for Girls was ecstatic to receive two complete bathroom makeovers to a value of about R90 000 from ON-TAP Plumbing Supplies. 31 Jan 2008
Tired of your friends pulling a face every time you produce a watery filter coffee? Depressed by yet another blackout? Then it's time you see how simple it is to make a quality cup of filter coffee. 30 Jan 2008
How do we live comfortably and productively within the limits of our planet? How do we sustain life on Earth now for the benefit of our children and their children? Global bodies, governments, communities and individuals are currently asking themselves these vital questions. The annual Woolworths Trust EduPlant program recognises that our schools play a vital role in exploring the answers to these questions. 30 Jan 2008
The retailer says total sale of merchandise for the first four months of trading were 4.8% down on the corresponding period of the previous year. 30 Jan 2008
Weinwirtschaft, the respected German trade magazine, has just published its annual Top 500 ‘Wines of The Year' – as voted by the German wine trade – and Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2007 came top in the rosé category, beating all other rosé wines sold in Germany during 2007. 30 Jan 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being shortlisted for the Responsible Retailer of the Year. Woolworths competes for the title with six companies from across the globe that have been shortlisted by the World Retail Awards 2008. 25 Jan 2008
Adoro Five Regions Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is a fitting follow-up to its four-star rated debutante, a uniquely South African blend where the old world meets the new. 25 Jan 2008
South Africans can now buy a top-of-the-range Swedish bed, as enjoyed by the Swedish royals (and Nicole Kidman, by the way). 24 Jan 2008
When 7-year-old autistic child, Taylor, focuses on a toy, her family knows it's prime time for learning. When Taylor's mom (and others like her) approached Fat Brain Toys for help in selecting toys for a child with autism, the company went to the specialists in autism and neurology - with the result being a new 'Special Needs Resource Centre'. 24 Jan 2008
Skhumbuzo Nkosi, CEO, Primedia Outdoor, has announced that Frikkie Cornelius has been promoted to General Manager, Africa Division to drive the outdoor operation in the African environment. 23 Jan 2008
Allesverloren Estate – the oldest wine farm in the Swartland and famous for its acclaimed Shiraz – took top honours in Sweden with its 2006 vintage clinching the title of Red Wine of the Year for 2007. 23 Jan 2008
Fashion retailer reports higher sales in the six months to December but National Credit Act and higher interest rates take their toll. 22 Jan 2008
Sony Ericsson has announced that it has signed an exclusive four-year sponsorship agreement with female tennis player, Maria Sharapova, to become the company's first global brand ambassador. 22 Jan 2008
Five Roses has announced the appointment of its new tea master, Dinesh Wijeyawardana, who steps in to replace previous tea master, Reggie Rajiah, who retired in November last year, after 45 years in the tea industry. 22 Jan 2008
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