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The eight criteria that distinguish B2B markets from B2C markets

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Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

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Bottom line: It's about Africa

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Edcon to begin retrenching at Edgars from May

Edcon to begin retrenching at Edgars from May

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Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

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Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths buys back African franchises

Zeenat Moorad 6 Nov 2013

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

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Shoprite's turnover in Africa was up almost 30%. Image: Shoprite Holdings

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Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

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Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

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Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

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Sharp drop in Pick n Pay's earnings

Sharp drop in Pick n Pay's earnings

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Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

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Shoprite plans 136 new stores in Africa

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Pick n Pay trials bitcoin payments

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#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

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Extended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

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Engen boosts customer convenience with water, biltong bars

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The eight criteria that distinguish B2B markets from B2C markets

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The story of the African consumer

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Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

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Bottom line: It's about Africa

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Edcon to begin retrenching at Edgars from May

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Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

Luxury goods firms taking the battle to Africa

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Woolworths buys back African franchises

Woolworths buys back African franchises

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Luxury brands turn attention to Africa

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Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

Retailers hit sweet spot in Africa

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Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

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Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

Shoprite earnings rise 11% in 'challenging' year

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Sharp drop in Pick n Pay's earnings

Sharp drop in Pick n Pay's earnings

24 Apr 2013

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

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Shoprite plans 136 new stores in Africa

Shoprite plans 136 new stores in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 20 Feb 2013

Can you hear your brand?

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Namibia court gives Wal-Mart thumbs up

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Judging panel announced for 2011 Diageo Awards

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