Retail news
The South African clothing industry has been dealt another heavy blow by the news that clothing manufacturer Seardel Group is planning to close down its Intimate Apparel division in Cape Town due in part to what unions have said was "the refusal by Woolworths to improve the prices it paid" for merchandise. 29 Jul 2010
Primedia Unlimited and TNS Research Surveys, in a joint statement issued yesterday 28 July 2010, released the research results of message recall on out of home (OOH) advertising in two major shopping centres. 29 Jul 2010

CHICAGO, US: Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, found that 45% of adults with access to the Internet have bypassed their banks' online bill payment service and go directly to the biller's website instead.
29 Jul 2010
LONDON, UK: Britons spent a whopping £523 million (almost R6 billion) on car washes last year despite thinking that washing our own cars achieves better results, finds Datamonitor. 29 Jul 2010
It may well be that intervention against strength in the rand could in the short-term boost South Africa's export sector, but this benefit would be considerably outweighed by its effect on inflation - which will only bring further disadvantage to the poor. 29 Jul 2010
The premier fashion show, African Fashion International (AFI) Cape Town Fashion Week will showcase its spring/summer ready-to-wear collections at the CTICC under the theme is 'Refresh, Revive, Renew' from 12-14 August 2010. 29 Jul 2010
Woolworths' colourful reusable shopping bags not only help to reduce plastic waste going to landfills but also help a small Cape Town BEE company called Isikhwama to flourish. 29 Jul 2010
More Retail news...Companies | Cadbury South Africa Cadbury plc is the world's largest confectionery business with number one or number two positions in 20 of the world's 50 largest confectionery markets. It also has the largest and most broadly spread emerging markets business of any confectionery company. |
 | Cibr8 Media With our roots in the field of online community building and development, Cibr8 Media provides a person-to-person experience in the Digital Media space. We are living in the Information Age where advertising and marketing decision makers are already pressed for time. As the digital marketing evolution gains pace, Cibr8 Media will share knowledge and experience with you to ensure that we are your Cyberspace Collaborator! Making your digital experience a sound investment - that's our business! |
 | Clover Our mission is the marketing, sales, production and distribution of safe and healthy dairy and other technologically related food products and drinks with the use of strong brands. |
 | DMX DMX is a global leader in the development and engineering of Audio branding. Using the right music and a scientific, research-based methodology we: Create engaging customer environments, Motivate Staff, Build Brands, Turn ordinary experiences into extraordinary experiences through music and messaging.For more info, please visit www.dmx.co.za |
 | Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden, one of the most respected names in beauty, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. |
 | Fore Good Investments The Fore Good Group strategically invests in businesses and takes an active role in stimulating brands and creating captive markets. This includes investing in companies to optimise manufacturing and service delivery ensuring logistical and merchandising control of the brands. |
| Freighit | Freighit To be the market leader in retail service offering.
We customize solutions to fit your unique business, with a hands-on approach we set the benchmark. |
 | General Mills General Mills, the world's sixth-largest food company, markets in more than 100 countries and typically holds the number one or number two position in virtually every category in which it competes. |
 | I&J With almost a century of experience in the fishing industry, I&J is proud of its rich heritage as seafood specialists. Into the 21st Century, we will continue to innovate premium quality seafood and food products to meet the ever evolving needs of our consumer and customers. |
 | IMPERIAL Logistics Imperial Logistics entered the South African logistics and transport market in 1975 with a small fleet of light commercial vehicles, which were principally rented to clients and utilised to distribute food and fresh produce to restaurants. |
 | Innovative Franchise Concepts Innovative Franchise Concepts is a company that bridges the gap between corporate enterprise development funds, and the beneficiaries they are intended to reach. |
 | Isilumko Media Isilumko Media's core business centers on quality, one-on-one interactions between Brand Ambassadors and your customer. We specialize in In-Store Promotions, Distributions, LSM 4 - 7 POP promotions and Brand Activations. |
 | Mobilitrix Mobilitrix creates software solutions that enable secure mobile rewards for the retail sector. The innovative range of mobile products offers brands the ability to reward customer loyalty in a measureable and controlled way. |
 | NoMU Tracy Foulkes is the heart and soul behind NoMU. |
 | Path Plastics Located in Cape Town, South Africa, Path Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer of rotationally molded polymer products for both custom and proprietary applications. |
 | Rentokil Rentokil is a global leader in providing professional and environmentally responsible pest control services to customers around the world. |
 | SAPICS SAPICS is a professional knowledge-based Association that enables individuals and organisations to improve business performance. SAPICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognised certifications, comprehensive resources and a country-wide network of accomplished industry professionals |
 | Sasko Bakeries Sasko Bakeries has a rich history of baking knowledge and experience that dates back to the early 1930's. |
 | SHL South Africa SHL is a truly global business, providing behavioural and ability assessment tools and services in 30 languages. SHL was founded in 1977 and is present in more than 50 countries, serving up to 10,000 customers globally each year. |
 | Sister Lilian Sister Lilian is South Africa's leading pregnancy and parenting advisor and author. She has been well-known, respected and loved for her caring, supportive and practical advice over the past twenty-one years |
 | Skydirect Skydirect is the exclusive distributor of the Pricer Electronic Shelf Label System for South Africa and Africa. Pricer ESL has more than 70% global market share with over 4500 installations and more than 60 installations in South Africa and in Namibia. |
 | The Big Issue THE BIG ISSUE, a job-creation and skills-development non-profit organisation, publishes a quality magazine as a job creation tool and provides skills training in order to move beneficiaries into formal employment. |
 | Tiger Wheel & Tyre Tiger Wheel & Tyre is the leading multibrand wheel and tyre retailer, with a network of tyre fitment stores throughout Southern Africa. Experience convenience, service excellence and value for money… |
 | Tracer CQM and Sofware International Tracer CQM is the world's leading organisation in terms of boosting sales effectiveness. The company combines sector-leading sales and customer value insights; new-generation technology; and handheld computers to boost the overall sales process. |
 | Tyger Valley Tyger Valley Shopping Centre is the destination where international shoppers feel at home and Capetonians are proud to call their own. |
 | UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing The UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing (established 1999) is a non-profit organisation based at the University of Cape Town, School of Management Studies. The Institute is largely funded by the Unilever Foundation for Education and Development. |
 | Vital Health Foods For over 60 years, Vital has become South Africa's leading health food manufacturer. Over the years, the Vital brand has grown in product diversity which then promoted the use of strong sub-category colours for easy identification, good look on shelf and excellent merchandising. |
 | Vuka Scuta Vuka Scuta, manufacturers and suppliers of two wheelers in South Africa, is set to revolutionise personal mobility - a Vuka in every home. Funky scooters at affordable prices with a commitment to product development and after sales service is their credo. |
 | Zoom Advertising Started in 1998, as a specialist branch of Ogilvy, Zoom Advertising focuses on retail brands and brands at retail. With offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, Zoom has become one of the leading retail agencies in South Africa, pioneering shopper marketing as well as branded entertainment. |
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| ....14th Hour Marketing Services | Fourways | Promotional Gifts & Clothing |
| 2M Verkoeling | Pretoria | Cold and freezer rooms , koel en vries kamers |
| 3rd House Consulting | | Printers and IT |
| A.P.C Storage Solutions | South Africa | Storage Solutions |
| Abelusi Training Network | Vanderbijlpark | Employee Upliftment Training |
| Aboard Refrigeration/Africhill | Kempton Park | Refrigeration |
| AC Squared Solutions (PTY) Ltd | Johannesburg | Project Management Consulting |
| AcousticWorx | Johannesburg | Importers,exporters & distibution of Car Audio |
| ADD+ | Johannesburg | Visual Merchandising |
| Adriatic Power | Germiston | UPS sales and service |
| ADT Security | South Africa | Safety and Security - Holistic Solution |
| Advanced Makeover Clinics | Stellenbosch | Aesthetic Body Makeovers Treatments |
| Aegean Traders cc | | Distributor of Enviro Oil Lamps and Palm Oil |
| African Secret | Cape Town | Promoting Marketing |
| AFrican Travel Expo | Toronto, ON | Travel Expo |
| Agripesco (Pty) Ltd | | Repairs and services, installations and sales |
| AH Security | Alberton | Security Guarding Services, Pay-as-you-Go security |
| Alex Boston Shopfitting | Bellville | Shopfitting UV Bonding Draughting |
| AML Accounting and Payroll Services | Cape Town | Bookkeeping and Payroll |
| AMUSE | Sandton | Retail Marketing and Mobile Solutions |
| annabella maternity | Cape Town | clothing for pregnancy and beyond |
| AntAnt Markerting cc | | Clothing |
| Arterio | | Shopfitting and furniture manufacture and design |
| ARTISTICK | Cape Town | Decoration, design |
| Avocado Vision | South Africa | Training and Learning Design |
| Babazeka | South Africa | Online Retail |
| Back 2 Back Experiential Marketing | | Social Marketing |
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| Bake N Taste Bakery & Deli | Johannesburg | Baking breads cakes supply to caterers |
| Baking supplies | Lenasia | Baking equipment and eccessories |
| Bambini | Pretoria | Imported quality baby furniture and accessories. |
| Bean Addiction Coffee Roasters | Grahamstown | Online coffee sales and distribution |
| Bedford | Johannesburg | Up-market shopping and fine dining destination! |
| Beulah Payroll Solutions | Johannesburg | Payroll Services |
| Bias | Durban | Repairs to all makes and models of POS equipment |
| Bid2load.com | | Freight Exchange |
| Biji Stationery | Roodepoort | Stationery and Office Supplies company |
| Bioway Multi Insect & Dustmite Killer | George | Marketing, Sales & Distributions of Insecticide |
| Black Forest Design | | Branding/ Point of Sale |
| Blogbytes | Cape Town | Web Development |
| Blue Bay Gifts | Johannesburg | Gifts and greeting cards |
| Blue Rocket Ship | | IT consulting services and solutions. |
| Blues Restaurant & Bar | Cape Town | Restaurant |
| Bogey Sportswear | Midrand | Garment Manufacturer |
| Boutique On The Move | Cape Town | Clothing,Kiddies,Jackets,tracksuits,T-shirts, |
| BRAVISSIMO CHOCOLATIER | Cape Town | Retail & Corporate Gifting |
| BRONWEN | Sandton | Fashion Designer |
| Bronze Voyage Logistics | Cape Town | Logistics |
| Bru Marketing | Centurion | Bottling and distribution of soft drinks |
| BUM -Seating | Pretoria | Office furniture and much more |
| Business Opportunity Centre | Sea Point | Franchise Development, Sales and Marketing |
| Buy Camera SA | Johannesburg | New online photographic retailer: All major brands |
| BYTESTREAM-ICT | Sandton | Data lead supplier. |
| C-Rand Distribution (Pty) Ltd | Kempton park | 3PL Logistics |
| Calora | Sandton | Baby, pharmacy and health products |
| Camsurv Systems | Johannesburg | Suppliers and installers of CCTV, VOIP, internet, |