In between the black and white of retailing
Many consumers, who have spent time overseas, particularly in Europe,
may find themselves recognizing some familiar products on the shelves
of local stores. That's because retailers have taken it upon themselves
to import 'grey goods' to provide "wider choices with a range of
lower-priced alternatives" and to build competition in "certain
categories where large suppliers may dominate the market".
In a recent
article by Wendy Knowler for The Independent, she looked at
Shoprite/Checkers and their involvement in these practices and how
they affect suppliers and manufacturers.
Grey, or Parallel, goods are 100% legitimate, but they are not intended
for sale where they are being sold. They are products which have
been selected to be promoted in a specific area/region but are being
sold outside of that region.
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Albert Pretorius
albert@fastmoving.co.za
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· Easy,
precise, reliable
This hair clipper offers a perfectly even haircut in a very
easy way. The integrated comb is adjustable, so all hair
lengths can be achieved without changing a comb. No maintenance
is needed - oiling is not necessary. |
· Every
Can Counts - The Campaign
For every beverage can purchased between 18 April and 18
July 2011, Nampak and Bevcan will donate 3c to much needed
education in South Africa. |
· Golden
Reward for Klipdrift Gold
When brandy master Johan Venter crafted Klipdrift Gold he
wanted to create the perfect blend that could compete against
the best in the world. |
· AJ
North
A.J. North (Pty) Ltd, a Proudly South African Manufacturer
of high quality, affordable Toiletries and Toothbrushes
for more than 100 years. |
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New Products
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Easy,
precise, reliable
This hair clipper offers a perfectly even haircut in a very
easy way. The integrated comb is adjustable, so all hair lengths
can be achieved without changing a comb. No maintenance is
needed - oiling is not necessary. |
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King
Pie launches its Double Filla range!
The best puff pastry in the country.. and now with even more
filling! King Pie is proud to launch their new Double Filla
Range of pies, in store nationwide 17th June 2011. |
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Smooth
shave, healthy skin
Moisturizes your skin while you shave. It gently follows the
contours of your face for a close shave and the rings have
a stretch & lift pattern to prepare the skin for a great
shave. The new conditioner contains natural MICROtec to protect
the skin against irritation. |
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International News
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Million
women can’t sure Walmart
Washington - The US Supreme Court rejected a mammoth class-action lawsuit charging sex discrimination at Walmart stores on Monday in a ruling that could affect major cases in other industries.
The justices unanimously ruled that more than a million female employees nationwide could not proceed together in the lawsuit seeking billions of dollars and accusing Walmart of paying women less and giving them fewer promotions. |
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Brand Activity
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SPEKKO
Rice launches new Cook Idols competition
In a 2nd tie-up with BBC Chef Reza Mahammad and The Good Food
and Wine Show, Spekko Rice is launching the 2011 Cook Idols
competition. The competition has over R120 000 in cash and
values up for grabs, and will culminate at the Good Food and
Wine Show in Durban between 28 and 31 July this year. |
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Bob
Martin for happy, healthy pets
Bob Martin condition tablets have been trusted for over 100
years. Packed with all the vitamins and minerals your pet
needs, only one tablet a day will keep their skin healthy
and coats shiny. |
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Every
Can Counts - The Campaign
For every beverage can purchased between 18 April and 18 July
2011, Nampak and Bevcan will donate 3c to much needed education
in South Africa. |
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Fruit
& Veg City launches Food Lover’s Market in Silver
Lake
Fruit & Veg City, South Africa’s premier fresh produce
retailer with over 100 stores nationwide will be launching
a premium Food Lover’s Market in the sought after suburb
of Silver Lake on 23 June 2011, at the corner of Hans Strydom
and Stellenberg roads in Pretoria East. |
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Cuddlers’
launches exciting digital strategy
There is no denying that the digital landscape is one of the
most exciting areas for marketers to explore and expand in.
Each day more and more people are learning about the digital
universe, using it as a point of reference, a key information
source. |
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Vesuvio
Promotions and Awards
Vesuvio Estates is embarking on a National PR campaign, which
will be supported by digital advertising. |
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Featured Brands
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AJ
North
A.J. North (Pty) Ltd, a Proudly South African Manufacturer
of high quality, affordable Toiletries and Toothbrushes for
more than 100 years. |
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Vawter
Introducing Vawter. The new alcoholic spring water with the
Vodka and the lime. Vawter. Spring water… with a ‘wicked’
undercurrent. |
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Featured Retail Services
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KLL
Distributors
KLL Distributors is a leading multi-temperature distributor
in South Africa: delivering dry/perishable/frozen products
via the KLL owned or leased facilities nationally. |
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Footprint
At the highest level, Footprint(c) will provide a map of selected
shopping malls, stores or outlets (e.g., bank branches) across
South Africa. At present, we have over 26,000 outlets coded,
encompassing over 360 brands. These brands are spread across
clothing and footwear, grocery, books, home ware, fast food,
restaurants, banks, gyms, hotels, motor dealers and many more.
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Retail Services News
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Graphit
a Huge success at Markex
Prismaflex had overwhelming interest in its unique Graphit
product at the Markex 2011 expo held at Sandton City earlier
this month. This “Envioromently Friendly” substrate
is five times lighter than traditional PVC and has a host
of flighting applications. |
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Customer
Care Responses - Lost in translation!
If there is one thing that an annoyed customer loves, it is
an automated response, like your call is important to us,
but you have to wait! Or describing to the Customer Care agent
how rude the shop assistant was at one of the famous fast
food outlets. This is the type of abuse that the poor call
centre agents have to endure daily. |
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Events
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Liquidation
Of Entire Contents Of Supermarket - Gordons Bay - #I-7257
The entire contents of a supermarket will on auction this
coming Wednesday, in Gordons Bay. Items to be auctioned include
Aurch barcode scanner check out till systems, Micromatic 80
Loaf Cap baking oven, Samsung telephone system and numerous
other items. |
Africa’s
Big Seven food and beverage trade show
In Midrand this midwinter, amidst the hustle and bustle of
Gauteng province, food and beverage purveyors will find Africa’s
Big Seven (AB7), the biggest Food and Beverage Expo on the
African continent. This unique seven-in-one trade show has
attracted hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors
from around the world every year for the past decade. Last
year 300 exhibitors from 42 countries took part, and 7 600
people visited AB7. |
Innesense
Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience
Wine your way through 12 kilometres of picturesque Paradyskloof
vineyards. Lace up those trainers and join the colourful parade
of wine lovers with a sense of adventure off the beaten track
amongst the vineyards for the 2nd Innesense Cellar2Cellar
Trail Run & Wine Experience in the picturesque Paradyskloof
outside Stellenbosch on Saturday, 17 September 2011. |
Markex
- World of Events
Big marketing ideas and innovations are the outstanding features
of this jam-packed, vibrant and unmissable marketing, promotions
and special events exhibition. |
Be
prepared for the fifth Limpopo Wine Show
Polokwane wine enthusiasts and show-goers should plan for
the annual Old Mutual Limpopo Wine Show. Taking place at the
Meropa Casino & Entertainment World for the fifth time
on 29 and 30 July, the festival is also a good reason for
Gautengers to “make a weekend of it”. |
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