Are you having trouble viewing this newsletter on your email? Click here to read it on our website. Unsubscribe | Forward ADVERTISE HERE         Aunt Caroline Aunt Caroline remains the Number 1 Rice brand in the KZN region. Its strong heritage is rooted in its consistent delivery of good quality rice. Read more LATEST REPORTS Parmalat recalls apple juice Retail sales biggest increase in five years – USA SA ignores advisers over R1trn nuclear plan Tax hikes ‘will hurt cash-strapped consumers’ The most expensive Valentine’s Day gifts How to build a more sustainable business Water and extreme weather crises are among the greatest risks the world currently faces. This is according to the 2015 edition of the WEF's "Global Risk" report, published ahead of the organization’s annual gathering of international business and political leaders in Davos. Businesses recognize these emerging risks and many are thinking about how to manage them. Justin Smith, Woolworths Head of Sustainability on how to push the environment and social development agenda to the fore of business strategy. Q: How did you incorporate environmental and social concerns into Woolworths’ business strategy? Woolworths’ corporate culture has always been based on a set of values, one of which is sustainability. We realised quite early on that being a successful business also depends on protecting the environment and supporting the people impacted by our business. Click here to read more

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NEWS HEADLINES RETAILER NEWS | View all ECONOMIC NEWS | View all Clicks stands by its herbal products despite US findings Health and beauty retailer Clicks on Wednesday stood by the integrity of US-based GNC supplements, for which it holds the exclusive distribution rights in SA. Eskom to get R23 billion injection Stabilising Eskom’s finances is a priority and the power utility will be given R23 billion to do so, President Jacob Zuma announced on Thursday 12 February. Deal brings Foschini Group hard currency, soft global entry Edcon plans job cuts in cost savings drive No ordinary windfall for Mr Price brass Outages weigh on good economic news SA's economic stability 'held hostage by ideology' The real employment rate in SA MARKETING & BUSINESS NEWS | View all INTERNATIONAL NEWS | View all Cheaper prices likely to spur spending Consumer spending looks set to improve in SA this year as lower inflation, cheaper food, and fuel, and stable interest rates are likely to boost sentiment. Battered Tesco sees sales finally turn higher – UK Britain's biggest supermarket has recorded its first sales rise since January 2014, data showed, suggesting attempts by Tesco's new boss to restore an image dented by a price war with discounters and an accounting scandal may be bearing fruit. Foreign investors still keen on SA retail stock Omnichannel ‘is key for retailers’ SA retailers failing online Costco will no longer take AmEx cards – USA Government sued over GM foods – Ghana Recovery at Dangote set for delay – Nigeria

RECRUITERS & NEW APPOINTMENTS Nicolene Di Bartolo Nicolene Di Bartolo develops and delivers strategic recruitment solutions that are innovative, robust and effective. Our executive search and management appointment services are trusted by leading employers, both locally and internationally. Head of Food Services (FSI) Strategy Recruitment Marketing Strategy Recruitment Marketing, tailor-made alternative recruitment solutions, the latest recruitment practices and technology, cost-effective impactful results. Click here for more Job Listings

MARKETING & BRAND ACTIVATION ACDOCOSA board welcomes UK retail expert Jeremy Bird Leading shopper-centric distributor and brand custodian company, ACDOCO South Africa (“ACDOCOSA”) has announced the appointment of a retail expert, Jeremy Bird, to its board and the board of its holding company. Shoprite Checkers challenge on fuel savings South Africa’s largest food retailer today (Sunday, 08 February 2015) in the Sunday press challenged all food companies in the country to pass their fuel savings onto South African consumers. Woolworths announces results for 26 weeks to 28 December 2014 Woolworths today announced results for the 26 weeks to 28 December 2014. The results include the consolidation of David Jones and the full ownership of the Country Road Group for the first time.     Click here for more brand and service activities

MULTIMEDIA Packmark Pyrotec PackMark, our machinery division, is renowned for offering an affordable and industry-leading range of labelling, coding, and print & apply labelling equipment. The V&A Waterfront's Economic Contribution to Cape Town The V&A Waterfront not only contributes to the beautiful landscape of Cape Town, but also to the GDP of the country.

LOGISITCS, PACKAGING & SUPPLY CHAINS Competitiveness of South African transport and logistics in a global market For many sub-Saharan countries, South Africa is often considered the ‘gateway’ to the African continent, and is currently in a strong position with regard to international shipping and trade - both into and from Africa. Helping you to comply with hygiene standards This year, our clients in the beverage and agri-food industries will no doubt be focusing on optimising productivity and production line speeds while at the same time ensuring full compliance with hygiene standards. Click here for more brand and service activities

RECIPES Clover Best Bakes Recipe Book gives back The new Clover recipe book, Best Bakes/Beste Gebak is on sale and it offers baking inspiration from all over the world. It focuses on popular recipes and features traditional South African recipes too. Thuli serves two SA treats, Tshohlo and chutney, with Nederburg Who knew shredded chicken could taste this good? Thuli Gogela, one of South Africa's most popular foodies and bloggers clearly did. She's taken Tshohlo, added mango atchar and a few other special ingredients.

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT Bryan Habana shares for good in Shoprite’s #Shareforgood campaign Bryan Habana presented Woodside Special Care Centre with R20 000 as part of Shoprite’s #Shareforgood campaign earlier today. Gift wrapping service raises over R2.4 million for charity Shoprite and Checkers are delighted to have been able to donate over R2.4 million to charities throughout the country in another of its annual festive season drives. Click here for more brand and service activities

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UPCOMING EVENTS Europe’s #1 retail risk and loss prevention show is coming to Cape Town 12 March 2015 Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront Cape Town South Africa Be inspired at Hostex with Host-Ed 15 – 18 March 2015 Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg South Africa Employer Branding Masterclass 2015 19 – 26 March 2015 The Auditorium at the Two Oceans Aquarium Cape Town South Africa Local Manufacturing Response to Supplier Development 24 March 2015 Midrand South Africa The South African Service Awards 2014 8 July 2015 Cape Town South Africa

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