No relief for commuters as fuel price plummets
[Dineo Matomela and Thabo Jijana] Eastern and Southern Cape motorists and taxi and bus commuters, who hope they may benefit from last night‘s fuel price drop will be disappointed. Consumers too, will be disappointed as food prices seem unlikely to fall in the wake of a lower fuel price. 7 Jan 2009 11:20
Now you can bake like a professional
If you'd love to turn out gourmet dishes time after time without spending too much time in the kitchen, you'll be glad to know that with the launch of Woolworths comprehensive new ranges of cook's and baking essentials, help is at hand! 7 Jan 2009 08:22
Fuel price reduction disappoints
[Siseko Njobeni, Energy Affairs Editor] Motorists have been given a lower fuel price reduction than expected, thanks to review of the existing fuel zones. 7 Jan 2009 06:43
Shop and pray Italian-style
Italian shoppers can now go down a different sort of aisle when shopping - and give a thought to less worldly affairs. 31 Dec 2008 15:48
Running the holiday return gauntlet
This is the time of the year when retailers can expect larger than normal numbers of returns - rash purchases, unwanted gifts - whether it is here in SA, in the US or wherever Christmas is celebrated. So what should consumers watch out for? And what can retailers do to reduce the impact? 30 Dec 2008 06:25
Buy SA campaign blames slowdown
[Luphert Chilwane, General Reporter] Proudly SA blames the current economic hardship for the decrease in consumer purchase behaviour. 24 Dec 2008 11:32
Motorists ride rollercoaster
[Siseko Njobeni, Energy Affairs Editor] Spate of petrol and diesel price decreases is giving cash-strapped consumers some much-needed economic relief. 24 Dec 2008 05:48
Back-to-school buying patterns are changing
Rather than participating in a mad rush during the traditional back-to-school period in January every year, parents are increasingly opting to buy their children's school wear all year round. 23 Dec 2008 06:27
Mango issues cautionary to South African travellers
Airline warns travellers of fraudster selling void bookings during holiday season. 18 Dec 2008 13:14
Don't let your Christmas shopping be a gift for cyber-crooks
With its versatility and wide-ranging options, more and more South Africans are using the Internet to shop for Christmas gifts. This is symptomatic of a global trend, with IT consultancy Forrester forecasting the worldwide growth of online transactions to be 12.2%* for 2009. However, as its popularity increases, online shopping has become fraught with danger as cyber criminals seek to exploit this new opportunity to make money. 18 Dec 2008 12:49
SA fashion showcase to capitalise with new seasonal calendar
In a move welcomed by local designers and retailers, the country's premier fashion design showcase, the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW), has aligned its show calendar with the retail sector's forward planning cycles to capitalise on the growing appetite for local design. 15 Dec 2008 11:07
FlexiFleet keeps Clover Mama Afrikas mobile - Clover
The partnership between FlexiFleet and Clover has led to a growing relationship with Clover Mama Afrika (CMA). FlexiFleet has been dealing with Clover on the supply chain side of the business for over five years. 15 Dec 2008 10:53
Communication key to retaining customers during decline
During economic uncertainty and recessions, marketing budgets are usually the first to be cut. However Director of InZalo Communications Bridget von Holdt explains in doing so you reduce the number of people whose attention you capture, reducing your potential market. 12 Dec 2008 13:59
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