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Intelligent approach needed to reduce retail crime Technology must be harnessed to effectively tackle shrinkage and rising crime in South Africa's retail sector. This was the key message coming out of the Retail Risk 2008 conference held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in March. 14 Apr 2008 12:30
Jack's joined FASA Jack's Paint & Hardware, said to be the largest independent paint specialist retail group in South Africa, became a member of FASA (the Franchise Association of Southern Africa) in February. 1 Apr 2008 08:43
SAFACT responds to calls for internet piracy legislation The recent media coverage of proposed UK legislation to combat internet-based piracy has sparked a long overdue debate on the possible need for similar legislation in South Africa. 28 Feb 2008 10:50
Retail Risk 2008 The Consumer Goods Council South Africa and Technews Publishing have announced they will jointly host a Retail Security conference early in 2008. The conference, titled Retail Risk 2008, will be held in Cape Town on 26th February, in Durban on 28th February and in Johannesburg on 4th March. 24 Jan 2008 06:00
Retail risk - and how you can meet the challenges and win Retail Risk 2008, a retail security conference jointly hosted by The Consumer Goods Council (CGC) South Africa and Technews Publishing, takes place in Cape Town on 26 February, in Durban on 28 February and in Johannesburg on 4 March. This article is published with permission of Hi-Tech Security Solutions. 23 Jan 2008 06:18
Crime on the move Armed attacks in rest of the country rocket as crime spreads beyond Gauteng, writes Henriëtte Geldenhuys. 15 Jan 2008 08:08
Digital knowledge key in marketing [Issa Sikiti da Silva] In order to revolutionise their brand(s), continuously increase awareness and their direct sales, marketers and retailers have to take full advantage of social networks' increasing digital literacy to acquire knowledge and keep in touch, David Ives, Microsoft SA director of development and platform strategy group, told delegates at the ninth annual Consumer Goods Council of SA ECR conference in Sandton yesterday, Wednesday, 31 October 2007. 1 Nov 2007 09:21
And the Franchise Personality of the Year 2007 is… Craig MacKenzie, director of Retsol, who was honoured as the Franchise Personality of the Year 2007 at the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) awards. 29 Oct 2007 05:55
Franchises – a fantastic employer As franchise employment figures near the half million mark a national award recognises excellence among franchisees. 5 Oct 2007 11:37
Security provider boosts expertise in retail market ADT, a major security provider, has identified the retail market as a target for 2007 and has therefore hired a retail specialist, Buddy Anderson, to take over the reigns as retail specialist and grow the sales in this area. 28 Aug 2007 13:15
New food label laws impact industry Government's new label laws have significant impact for manufacturers and fast food chains. A major meeting with food producers and the Consumer Goods Council of SA will take place on Friday, 3 August 2007, to discuss the new draft regulations. 1 Aug 2007 13:28
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Jack's Paint & Hardware, said to be the largest independent paint specialist retail group in South Africa, became a member of FASA (the Franchise Association of Southern Africa) in February. 1 Apr 2008 08:43
Craig MacKenzie, director of Retsol, who was honoured as the Franchise Personality of the Year 2007 at the Franchise Association of Southern Africa (FASA) awards. 29 Oct 2007 05:55
As franchise employment figures near the half million mark a national award recognises excellence among franchisees. 5 Oct 2007 11:37
ADT, a major security provider, has identified the retail market as a target for 2007 and has therefore hired a retail specialist, Buddy Anderson, to take over the reigns as retail specialist and grow the sales in this area. 28 Aug 2007 13:15
