Shop and pray Italian-style Italian shoppers can now go down a different sort of aisle when shopping - and give a thought to less worldly affairs. 31 Dec 2008 15:48
Running the holiday return gauntlet This is the time of the year when retailers can expect larger than normal numbers of returns - rash purchases, unwanted gifts - whether it is here in SA, in the US or wherever Christmas is celebrated. So what should consumers watch out for? And what can retailers do to reduce the impact? 30 Dec 2008 06:25
Buy SA campaign blames slowdown [Luphert Chilwane, General Reporter] Proudly SA blames the current economic hardship for the decrease in consumer purchase behaviour. 24 Dec 2008 11:32
Motorists ride rollercoaster [Siseko Njobeni, Energy Affairs Editor] Spate of petrol and diesel price decreases is giving cash-strapped consumers some much-needed economic relief. 24 Dec 2008 05:48
Back-to-school buying patterns are changing Rather than participating in a mad rush during the traditional back-to-school period in January every year, parents are increasingly opting to buy their children's school wear all year round. 23 Dec 2008 06:27
Don't let your Christmas shopping be a gift for cyber-crooks With its versatility and wide-ranging options, more and more South Africans are using the Internet to shop for Christmas gifts. This is symptomatic of a global trend, with IT consultancy Forrester forecasting the worldwide growth of online transactions to be 12.2%* for 2009. However, as its popularity increases, online shopping has become fraught with danger as cyber criminals seek to exploit this new opportunity to make money. 18 Dec 2008 12:49
SA fashion showcase to capitalise with new seasonal calendar In a move welcomed by local designers and retailers, the country's premier fashion design showcase, the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW), has aligned its show calendar with the retail sector's forward planning cycles to capitalise on the growing appetite for local design. 15 Dec 2008 11:07
FlexiFleet keeps Clover Mama Afrikas mobile - Clover The partnership between FlexiFleet and Clover has led to a growing relationship with Clover Mama Afrika (CMA). FlexiFleet has been dealing with Clover on the supply chain side of the business for over five years. 15 Dec 2008 10:53
Communication key to retaining customers during decline During economic uncertainty and recessions, marketing budgets are usually the first to be cut. However Director of InZalo Communications Bridget von Holdt explains in doing so you reduce the number of people whose attention you capture, reducing your potential market. 12 Dec 2008 13:59
Fraud: why car rental agencies are so picky - Hertz Rent a Car Everyone is aware that organising and paying for a car rental is not usually a quick and simple job. There is documentation to be provided, verification checks to be done, and the resultant wait and seemingly endless paperwork can be extremely annoying. Many people get pretty peeved, as they assume they are being put through the ringer due to ineptitude or lack of service delivery on the part of the rental locations. 12 Dec 2008 12:11
PnP design-a-bag competition opens As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Pick n Pay is launching a design competition to promote fresh local talent and reduce the use of plastic bags. 10 Dec 2008 14:09
Consumer confidence slides during Q4 The FNB/BER consumer confidence index (CCI) declined by 3 index points - from -1 during the third quarter of 2008 (08Q3) to -4 in the fourth quarter (08Q4). A reading of -4 indicates that there are currently more pessimists than optimists. 9 Dec 2008 13:30
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In a move welcomed by local designers and retailers, the country's premier fashion design showcase, the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW), has aligned its show calendar with the retail sector's forward planning cycles to capitalise on the growing appetite for local design. 15 Dec 2008 11:07
The partnership between FlexiFleet and Clover has led to a growing relationship with Clover Mama Afrika (CMA). FlexiFleet has been dealing with Clover on the supply chain side of the business for over five years. 15 Dec 2008 10:53
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Pick n Pay is launching a design competition to promote fresh local talent and reduce the use of plastic bags. 10 Dec 2008 14:09
