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Health-on-the-go - Vital Health Foods

Vital Health Foods has been leading the health industry in South Africa for 62 years. They have become known for manufacturing all their vitamins under pharmaceutical standards, making them the leader in quality and innovation. 6 Nov 2009 10:35


Not enough environmentally sustainable business strategies

The Supply Chain Intelligence Report (SCIR) 2009 found that 41.3% of the companies from the major industries in the country, including the automotive, food and beverage, mining, construction, transportation and chemical sectors did not have, or had no plans to incorporate metrics to measure their impact on the environment. 5 Nov 2009 10:36




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


Retail awards for Western Cape

The South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Special Star Regional Awards 2009 took place late last week in Cape Town for the Western Cape region. In a first for the South African retail industry, this event combined the announcement of the regional winners as well as the category winners of the Footprint Marketing Awards. 2 Nov 2009 11:11


Mall of the North provides economic benefits to Limpopo

One of Limpopo province's largest commercial real estate investment, the R1.2 billion Mall of the North, is currently on schedule for opening in early 2011. It is in a prime location in the easy-to-access, central node of Bendor, a rapidly developing component of Polokwane, in the heart of its growth corridor, ideally sited at the intersection of the N1 and a provincial road. 2 Nov 2009 10:55




Vital adds value to communities and businesses through winter promotion - Vital Health Foods

Vital Heath Foods recently launched a winter promotion to highlight to consumers which supplements they can use to boost their immune systems. Pharmacies that participated could gain entry into a national draw for four Vuka scooters. 30 Oct 2009 13:48


Grouchy customers can become loyal customers

[Chris Moerdyk] There are a lot of cute little phrases in marketing - most of which make those of us who have been in the business for a while want to go outside and throw up in the gladioli. But, there are some buzzwords that have a huge amount of merit. Such as "exceeding expectation". 28 Oct 2009 09:48


Edgars Melrose Arch launch marks 80th anniversary

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Edgars celebrated its 80th anniversary in style with the premiere yesterday, Tuesday, 28 October 2009, at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, of a new concept store that will sell skin care products, fragrances, clothes, shoes and other accessories. 28 Oct 2009 09:25


Reality TV series part of integrated marketing campaign

A new reality TV series, Bar-One Manhunt, will be broadcast on Wednesday nights SABC3 prime time early next year, Nestlé announced on Monday 26 October 2009. The series is an extension of the brand's latest creative integrated marketing campaign, "It's easy to Spot a BAR-ONE Man” . 27 Oct 2009 11:35


Logistics Achiever first enviro award winner

Logistics News recently hosted the 21st Annual Logistics Achiever Awards to recognise outstanding performers for professionalism and excellence in the effective application of strategic, tactical and operational logistics and supply chain management principles, concepts and practices in southern Africa. This year saw the introduction of the Enviro Awards, highlighting successful green initiatives and developments that have a significant environmental impact. 26 Oct 2009 12:55


Lowveld's lovely I'Langa... here comes the sun

April 2010 is when the new I'Langa Mall (I'Langa meaning 'sun') will open in Nelspruit with easy access off the N4 highway. A R600 million project, it will be anchored by Pick n Pay, Edgars, Game and Woolworths and complemented by major national retailers including Truworths, Foschini, Mr Price and Ackermans. 23 Oct 2009 11:08


New tenant retail magazine from Old Mutual

Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments (OMIGPI) last week launched the first issue of Global View, a bi-annual customer magazine aimed at retail and commercial tenants. 23 Oct 2009 10:10


SAB launches campaign to combat alcohol abuse

[Kim Penstone] South African Breweries (SAB) recently launched a bold advertising campaign to counter prevailing alcohol abuse amongst South African drinkers. The campaign is part of a multifaceted initiative to combat alcohol abuse in South Africa. 23 Oct 2009 09:03


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