SA young designers asked to bag it
Exclusive Books is challenging young South African designers to submit fresh concepts for the its new plastic shopping bag in a nationwide competition to all design schools. “Exclusive Books believes in promoting fresh talent and innovative thinking and ideas, and that's why we are approaching design students and giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent,” explain Batya Green-Bricker, Exclusive Books marketing manager. 13 May 2008 08:43

Nederburg wine auction to showcase 10 newcomers
No less than 10 new participants will make their debut at this year's 34th Auction of Rare Cape Wines, to be held at Nederburg in Paarl from 19 - 20 September 2008. 12 May 2008 09:58

Consumers warned of cheap TV deals
[Shaun Benton] Deputy Minister of Communications Roy Padayachee has asked South African consumers wishing to purchase a television set to beware of cheap deals on analogue TVs, as government begins the migration to digital broadcasting. 9 May 2008 09:07

From Isidingo star to Avon celebrity
Avon has announced a new partnership with Lesego Motsepe, the accomplished South African TV star who entertains millions of viewers each day as the vibrant and sophisticated, Lettie Matabane in the ever popular SABC 3 soapie, Isdingo. 8 May 2008 10:19

Bread companies to face competition body
Pioneer Foods and Foodcorp have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for their alleged role in a bread price-fixing cartel, the Competition Commission has said. The two companies could be fined 10% of their annual turnover for the 2006/7 financial year. 8 May 2008 09:26

Making new consumer connections
[Mike Abel] Hi there. My name is Mike and I am a rejuvenile. You can even call me an adultescent if you wish. I didn't know these terms until recently, when an old friend of mine sent me a brilliant article which she had written, on the demand for certain cupcakes in New York. In this piece she uses these terms to underpin the reason for the said demand. I stole them. The words, not the cupcakes. 6 May 2008 08:50

Branded shopping carts come out tops
Service provider MTN recently tasked independent research house Freshly Ground Insights (FGI) to investigate the efficacy of advertising on the Icon Media-branded shopping carts among shoppers, with aspects such as brand recall and the influence on purchase decisions coming under the spotlight. 29 Apr 2008 08:39

Time for a more fuel-efficient car?
Rising fuel prices getting you down? Think it's time for a change to a more fuel-efficient car? 25 Apr 2008 10:50

Woolworths is awarded global 'responsible retailer' status
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being named Responsible Retailer of the Year at the World Retail Awards – held during the annual World Retail Congress recently. Six companies from across the globe had been shortlisted for the prestigious award. 16 Apr 2008 09:00

Jet Community Awards 2008 call for entry
The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. 10 Apr 2008 14:40

Healthy fast food group announces massive expansion
[ActivRetail] Kauai (pronounced ka-why), the healthy food and beverage company, has announced its five-year growth plan that includes opening a further 130 stores in South Africa, bringing the total number of the group's stores to 200 by 2012. 9 Apr 2008 06:01

Makeover for Pyotts
[ActivRetail] Pyotts, a household name since 1885, has recently relaunched the brand in order to further cement its position as one of South Africa's leading suppliers of premium savoury biscuits. 8 Apr 2008 06:48

Submit your FAD
The Foschini Annual Design (FAD) Awards competition is open for entry. Now in its seventh year, this competition affords aspiring fashion designers the opportunity to design reality fashion for the modern fashion-conscious South African working woman. 7 Apr 2008 12:01