There is a new resolve at Pick n Pay, and if the SA Commercial, Catering & Allied Workers Union wasn't aware of it previously, it is now. 22 Nov 2010
If dividends are anything to go by, the management at JD Group is breathing a little easier this year. 22 Nov 2010
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced that certain products from its Western Digital range, which the company distributes, will now be stocked and sold at Incredible Connection stores countrywide. 18 Nov 2010
The current Pick n Pay exco, retail management board and group enterprises board are being replaced by a group executive consisting of accountabilities in marketing and sustainability, buying, operations, supply chain/IS, franchise, group enterprises, finance, HR, transformation and customer. 16 Nov 2010
American Swiss has opened a modern store in Cavendish Square, Cape Town, which opens up into common spaces outside the store with the introduction of a jewellery "barrow" which offers more affordable jewellery. The opening marks 114 years of trading in Cape Town. 12 Nov 2010
The National Education, Health, and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) on Monday said it supports the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Unions (Saccawu) and the Anti-Wal-Mart Coalition in their fight to ensure that the rights of workers are not eroded by one of, what it calls, the 'worst employers in the world' - Wal-Mart, which is bidding for Massmart. 9 Nov 2010
eyeSlices, producers of the Biotanix Range, have reported that three variants of the brand's range are available in 100 Clicks stores nationwide. These eyepads use a patented cryogel which is wholly South African technology. Clients report that the pads reduce the appearance of red or tired eyes, dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles and puffy eyes within five minutes. 4 Nov 2010
The SA market had another scare last week when global retailer Walmart revised its non-binding bid to acquire Massmart, the owner of Makro and Game, among others, for almost R30 billion. 1 Nov 2010
Woolworths named 2010 Responsible Retailer of the Year for the second time in three years; the announcement was made at the World Retail Congress yesterday, Thursday, 28 October 2010, in Berlin, Germany. 29 Oct 2010
Pick n Pay opened its "world-class" flagship store in Hurlingham, Gauteng, on 20 October 2010. The retailer says that the new store, Pick n Pay on Nicol, is a culmination of years of research and innovative thinking by a team who travelled the world's culinary capitals in search of the best lifestyle and food trends. 28 Oct 2010
The South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) on Monday said that the ongoing Pick n Pay wage dispute has not yet been resolved. 26 Oct 2010
Retailers are bracing themselves for another "bleak" festive season as a result of tough trading conditions and subdued consumer spending prospects. 25 Oct 2010
SA has more than 1617 formal shopping centres ranging from 1000m² to 150 000m² - and developers believe more are needed. 19 Oct 2010
Massmart's growth prospects prompted global retailer Walmart to make a non-binding R30 billion offer for the JSE-listed group. 18 Oct 2010
The National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) on Wednesday pledged its unequivocal support to the South Africa Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) members at Pick n Pay as they prepare for a protracted strike action for wage increases and improved working conditions. 15 Oct 2010
The number of Woolworths stores carrying the British Early Learning Centre educational toy brand is now 20. An additional 50 stores will carry selected ranges for Christmas, including a range of "stocking fillers" priced from R19.95. 14 Oct 2010
Market share are two words that get South Africa's retailers very hot under the collar, being the ultimate battle for the biggest piece of the pie in a highly competitive landscape, but with a possible new player in the form of Wal-Mart eyeing the block, the already intense competition in the food retail industry could get cutthroat. 13 Oct 2010
The Times and Sowetan 2010 Retail Awards, which took place at the Grand Hilton Hotel on 7 October 2010, saw KFC retain its top place with the Retail Grand Prix award for the overall top scoring retailer. 11 Oct 2010
Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings said on Thursday, 7 October 2010, that the landscape of the South African retail market is likely to change significantly with the foray of Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Walmart) ('AA'/Stable) into the local market. 8 Oct 2010
US retail giant Wal-Mart's R32 billion bid for Massmart could make South Africa the gateway to Africa for foreign investors seeking growth opportunity outside of developed countries. 8 Oct 2010
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