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09 May 2019

MESA aligns with Africa Automation Fair to promote the next level of industry automation

By Staff Writer

MESA Africa (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) has aligned with Africa Automation Fair for the first time this year, to help drive the next level of industry automation in South Africa. MESA Africa is part of MESA International, a worldwide not-for-profit community of manufacturing companies, information technology hardware and software suppliers, system integrators, consulting service providers,...
18 Apr 2019

Women wield the bulk of SA spending power

By Staff Writer

The purchasing power of South Africa’s 18-million female consumers is undeniable given that 71 per cent of them are responsible for grocery shopping, while 60 per cent are the primary purchaser within South African households making them a force to be reckoned with, in the local retail sector.
09 Apr 2019

Effective hand hygiene for your health

By Staff Writer

The most common and often underrated cause of the spread of illness is poor hand hygiene. Despite the commonly known mantras for advice many have heard growing up, like ‘wash your hands before you eat’, ‘wash your hands after using the lavatory’, etc. the startling fact is that a large percentage of people forgo this...
25 Feb 2019

Is influencer marketing still relevant?

By Staff Writer

AUTHOR: Sylvester Chauke, founder of DNA Brand Architects Mention the word ‘influencers’ and you are bound to receive a polarising response. Thing is, for many marketers, there has been a big question about the influencer strategy and perhaps even more of a discussion of its effectiveness in light of fake news and almost everyone becoming...
28 Jan 2019

The role of gap cover in women’s healthcare

By Staff Writer

Gap Cover is increasingly being recognised as a vital means of bridging the gap between what specialists charge for in-hospital procedures, and what Medical Aids are able to pay. But it’s worth noting that for women in particular, Gap Cover plays a key role in helping one manage their medical and financial affairs. Wendy Bussey...
14 Jan 2019

Private Label surges ahead with R49.3 billion in annual sales

By Staff Writer

The latest research from global measurement and data analytics expert Nielsen reveals that sales of Private Label products in South Africa now equate to R49.3 billion annually and the sector commands a healthy 21.1 per cent share of the South African retail sector, up from 20 percent in 2017, and ahead of branded product growth...
17 Oct 2018

How to keep your beard cool in summer

By Staff Writer

Big grizzly beards may seem warm and cosy in winter, but there’s no reason to shave them off when summer arrives. Firstly, they don’t actually make you hotter, and secondly, having a beard in the hot sun is a little like having permanent sun protection.

27 Sep 2018

Slow down the skin-ageing process

By Staff Writer

The two main factors that affect the skin’s ageing process are genetics and environmental influences. There’s not much we can do about the natural ageing processes we’re born with, but we can make changes in our lifestyle habits that can help keep our skin looking young and healthy.

10 Sep 2018

Suffer a data breach and lose up to a third of your customers

By Staff Writer

Astonishing findings from RSA’s recent survey in the UK showed that 28 per cent of customers have elected to boycott companies that have been shown to mishandle personal data.
04 Sep 2018

South African shoppers ‘drop’ the basket

By Staff Writer

It’s no secret that South African shoppers are beset by a storm of rising prices and it seems their shopping baskets are definitely feeling the pain with the average consumer now hyper aware of what they’re purchasing. As a result, the latest Nielsen Shoppergraphics Report – which looks at shifts in consumer purchasing behaviour within...
27 Jul 2018

10 tips every beauty buyer should know when purchasing skin care products

By Staff Writer

Understanding the consumer and what she’s looking for is key to purchasing the right skin care products for your retailer. Consumers nowadays are educated about skin care and know what they want in a skin care product. When choosing a new skin care range, or products in a range to complement their existing skin care regime, they don’t only look at the price. Innovation and the use of the latest technology in cosmetology, quality and versatility are just a few additional aspects to consider.

23 Jul 2018

Online wine retailer poised for growth as e-commerce niche booms globally

By Staff Writer

South African online shopping trends tend to follow those globally, and with online wine retailers experiencing a boom in sales worldwide, the local market is expected to follow suit. In the United States alone, wine retailers experienced online sales growth of wine, beer and liquor by almost 33 per cent in 2017 (digitalcommerce360.com).