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Accounting smokescreen [Rob Rose] Skeletons in Ellerines' cupboard tumbled out this week when African Bank CEO Leon Kirkinis admitted that his bank paid R450m “more than we thought we did” when it bought the credit-driven retailer last year for R9,1bn. 16 May 2008 12:27
Celebrating Justine's 35th birthday In May 2008 Justine celebrates 35 years as one of the world's most inspired cosmetic brands. 16 May 2008 11:56
Selling duplicate content When it comes to Internet retailers, being found in search results is often just as important as the right location is to brick-and-mortar retailers. When a big part of online success comes down to words, why settle for selling what everyone else is? 16 May 2008 07:47
Passwords aren't enough: 3 ways to bolster user authentication Organizations should provide higher assurance for identities through strong user authentication, say Aberdeen Group's Derek E. Brink and Tom Karol. In doing so, these companies will notice reduced human error and a lower total cost of management. 16 May 2008 07:37
For more sales, blast the channel barrier With the latest technology advancements, merchants can control the quality of information delivered to contact center agents so agents can, in turn, offer the best shopping experience to consumers, writes Stephan Schambach, founder of Demandware. 16 May 2008 07:34
SABMiller earnings up 21% Global brewing giant reports adjusted earnings per share. 16 May 2008 06:38
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Last chance to buy tickets to the Good Food and Wine Show - Cape Gourmet Wine Show The annual Good Food and Wine show is back and kicks off tomorrow at the CTICC! As you read this hundreds of flavours are being transported and prepared in anticipation of the doors opening tomorrow morning as thousands of guests are expected to descend. 14 May 2008 06:36
Micro Dart Ad revolutionises point-of-purchase - Right Stuff The Micro Dart Ad® is the latest addition to our ever-growing, ever-popular Dart Ad® range. Standing at around 50cm in height, the Micro Dart Ad® enters the point-of-purchase sector with an impact far greater than its diminutive size suggests. 13 May 2008 15:40
Two days to go to the Good Food and Wine Show - Cape Gourmet Wine Show From gourmet grills and seafood sensations to fusion fare and mouthwatering melts, you will have no choice but to unleash your tastebuds at South Africa's premium food and wine event, the Good Food & Wine Show. 13 May 2008 11:26
Rope barrier system makes a grand entrance - Right Stuff Book your space in the queue with our all-new stylish and practical rope barrier queue management systems, the ideal solution for crowd control, queue management and point-of-purchase. 9 May 2008 11:20
Zoom is zero rated - Zoom Advertising Zoom Advertising - Ogilvy's expert retail advertising and ‘brands at retail' agency - is the first agency to become carbon neutral in South Africa. 9 May 2008 10:42
Last chance to attend the Table of Peace and Unity - Table of Unity Time is running out! With tickets almost completely sold out, guests will need to act quickly in order to be part of the remarkable Table of Peace and Unity that happens this Sunday on Freedom Day, 27 April 2008. 24 Apr 2008 17:29