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Makaraba goes international

Makoya Designs has introduced a merchandised version of the Makaraba, making the fan helmet widely available. Serious interest has been shown from America, Europe and even Canadian ice hockey teams and in South Africa, it is also targeting cricket and rugby. 19 Nov 2009 10:22


Will the fashion police blow the whistle in 2010?

[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] One of the most prolific media spectacles off the pitch during the 2006 FIFA World Cup - and sure to be replicated in 2010 - was the shopping spree of the English footballers' wives and girlfriends (also known as WAGs). 4 Nov 2009 12:30




30% of retail space wasted in South African shopping centres - Scan Display

On average South African shopping centres have around 30% of wasted retail space. This is the view of Justin Hawes, MD of Scan Display, which was exhibiting at the recent South African Congress of Shopping Centres (SACSC) in Johannesburg. 26 Oct 2009 19:01


PUMA scores a hat trick

Sportslifestyle brand, PUMA, last week unveiled the 2010 football kits for the 11 African teams it sponsors; announced the signing of Algeria FA to its portfolio; and was named the Official Fan Shop of the Orange African Cup of Nations Angola 2010. 19 Oct 2009 13:07


Wool prices see new seasonal high

The wool market delivered another strong performance with the Cape Wools Merino indicator increasing by 2.6% to a new seasonal high of R57.46/kg (clean). 8 Oct 2009 12:05




Beijing chocolate theme park to open next year

BEIJING, CHINA: China plans to cater to the country's rising number of chocoholics with the opening next year of a Willy Wonka-style theme park in Beijing, complete with a replica Great Wall, state media said. 21 Sep 2009 13:42


Barbie's birthday adds flavour to SA Fashion Week

[Ilva Pieterse] Sanlam's SA Fashion Week's opening last night, Wednesday, 16 September 2009, was well attended by a broad spectrum of eager and excited fashion fanatics, all dressed to the nines. Amid flashes of fuschia, ribbons of rose and pink posters, trendspotters gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre to see what local talent has to offer while celebrating the 50th birthday of pop-culture princess Barbie. 17 Sep 2009 11:19


Limited Absolut gift pack

Absolut Vodka Rock Edition is being launched globally this month and the campaign has been activated through capturing Grammy-award winning Australian rock band Wolfmother, through the lens of acclaimed photographer, Danny Clinch. 14 Sep 2009 11:18


Launch of limited edition Red Heart Rum

To commemorate the Vodacom Bulls record-breaking 61-17 victory in the 2009 final over the Chiefs, Red Heart Rum is releasing 2009 cases of Limited Edition Bulls-branded Red Heart Rum, available at retail outlets in and around Pretoria from mid-September 2009. 8 Sep 2009 12:00


Early Christmas present from Xbox

In line with its current strategy in Europe, Microsoft is dropping the price of the Xbox 360 Elite console with 120GB hard drive by R1500 to R3399 (ERP*). 4 Sep 2009 11:08


Dentyne takes to the malls

Dentyne chewing gum will setting up specially designed Dentyne boutiques at major shopping malls nationally, from mid-August to November 2009. The aim is to educate consumers about the functional benefits of chewing Dentyne and to encourage consumers to make oral care a priority. 18 Aug 2009 09:26


Business confidence increases for June

The Business Confidence Index (BCI) for June increased by 1.3% to 83.1%, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) announced on Monday, 6 July 2009. 7 Jul 2009 13:32


Fake soccer shirts score

[Nkosana Lekotjolo] Fake Bafana Bafana, Spain and Brazil jerseys are selling like hot cakes at the William Nicol drive off-ramp from the N1 highway in Johannesburg. 18 Jun 2009 15:21


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