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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
SABMiller earnings up 21% Global brewing giant reports adjusted earnings per share. 16 May 2008 06:38
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Picking up the tempo with peanut power Cadbury Tempo has introduced a new limited edition variant called Tempo Power-Nut. The bar offers a blend of peanuts, complemented by a new caramilk-flavoured centre, and smothered in Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate. 16 May 2008 06:11
Spar interim earnings up Group reports diluted headline earnings per share of 192.2c for the six months ended March. 15 May 2008 08:03
Get your DVD at the petrol station shop [Adele Shevel] Soon you will be able to top up your tank, grab a snack - and pick up a movie - from your local garage. 14 May 2008 09:47
Wal-Mart posts record profit The world's biggest retailer has reported record quarterly earnings and sales. 14 May 2008 09:36
New hotel for Oubaai Affiliates of MAK Hotel Holdings, a member of the M.A. Kharafi Group, and Global Hyatt Corporation are to build the 100-room Hyatt Regency Oubaai. The complex, due to open in George in early 2010, will be Hyatt's second hotel in South Africa, following Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, which opened in October 1995. 14 May 2008 08:14
Chery might open plant in SA [Bruce Bennett] If the Chinese brand proves to be, pardon the pun, a 'brand on the run', South Africa could see another production line opening. 13 May 2008 07:14
A reason to smile It has been four years since Dentyne was last advertised in South Africa, and although research reveals that South Africans already consider the chewing gum brand to be good for their teeth, the new campaign is designed to strengthen that belief. 12 May 2008 13:33
'GTA' sells, Yahoo doesn't [ECT News Staff] Gas prices are setting record highs, homeowners are facing foreclosure, the dollar's slipping further down a black hole, and the credit industry is collapsing. These are frustrating times - and perhaps that's partly why "Grand Theft Auto IV" just set some new records for video game sales. 12 May 2008 12:43
Eikendal releases Cleopatra's Wedding Present [ActivRetail] Eikendal, the prominent barrel-vaulted cellar on the foot of the Helderberg Mountains in the Cape Winelands, has released their first white wine for 2008, a silky, rich Semillon 2007 named Cleopatra's Wedding Present. 9 May 2008 14:24
Spier wins first place for SA at Belgian wine awards [ActivRetail] Spier has placed first amongst South African wine producers at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, winning two trophies and two grand gold medals at the prestigious Belgian awards. 8 May 2008 11:43
Sarie special becomes a permanent serving [ActivRetail]Sarie is once again cooking at the highest temperatures with Sarie Kos, its stand-alone food magazine, which has become a permanent addition to the menu and will now be published quarterly. 8 May 2008 11:24