South African retail trade sales at constant (2008) prices for October 2010 are expected to dip slightly to 6.0% year-on-year (y/y) growth from 6.1% in September, according to a survey of leading economists by I-Net Bridge. 7 Dec 2010
Killarney Mall, Johannesburg, which is currently undergoing a facelift in order to house the new Killarney CineCentre opening in March 2011, will also offer steak house Jozi Grill, the Ocean Basket and Pizza del Forno in 2011. 7 Dec 2010
During the recession, furniture and appliance retailers were hard-pressed due to debt collection difficulties and a marked drop in sales of durable goods and big-ticket items, but in the words of David Sussman, executive chairman of JD Group, "the tide has turned." 3 Dec 2010
Even though there are signs that overall economic recovery in many countries abroad, and in South Africa, will be slower then expected, the country seems poised for a much improved retail Christmas period as consumers have more disposable income due to factors such as rate cuts. 2 Dec 2010
The academic bookshop chain, Van Schaik is opening a new store on the Unisa Rustenburg campus in the first week of December and one at the University of Venda, Thohoyandou in January 2011. 30 Nov 2010
Results from the latest Bureau for Economic Research (BER) / Ernst & Young Festive Season Retail Trends survey reveal that after a two-year hiatus, consumer spending should be relatively strong over the period leading up to Christmas. 29 Nov 2010
In the run-up to Christmas, underprivileged children from care homes in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit and Bethlehem have been treated to Christmas shopping sprees at their local Jet stores. 29 Nov 2010
The V&A Waterfront's strategic focus on innovation, new developments and a stronger retail offering, ensured increased footfall in 2010, compared to the same period last year, says CEO David Green. 26 Nov 2010
The South African Council of Shopping Centres' (SACSC), has announced the winners of its annual retail centre awards, the Spectrum Awards for 2010, in the four categories - Retail Design Development, National Retailer of the Year, Shopping Centre Marketing Excellence and National Service Provider of the Year. 26 Nov 2010
Metcash Trading is exercising its right to purchase Pick n Pay's Australian unit Franklins despite the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) decision to oppose the transaction. 24 Nov 2010
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
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