Interview with James House, CEO of 5one

May 26th 2011, 12:47

26.05.2011

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Interview with James House, CEO of 5one
How will Pick n Pay Smart Shopper affect suppliers?

We were fortunate enough to interview James House, CEO of 5one. 5one works with retailers and consumer goods businesses to deliver sales and margin improvements through developing and implementing a customer-centric business strategy and are the architects behind Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper loyalty programme.

In the interview we discussed how Pick n Pay Smart Shopper will impact on suppliers to Pick n Pay and how they stand to gain from the mountain of data the programme will generate.

Click through to read the full interview.

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Supplier News

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Brand Activity

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Events

SAAFoST one-day workshop at the CPUT, Bellville in Cape Town, on 2 June 2011 Carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure registration on the right day and at the right place - Irene Burke will be in charge of bookings for both branches in order to assist in this regard. Details of the very interesting and comprehensive programme follow for your perusal and beneath that, you will find the registration guidelines and directions to the Pretoria venue at the ARC-Irene and also directions to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).
Cook Franschhoek Calling all food and wine enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to master the art of bread making, sushi or truffles, appreciate the art of pairing food and wine, or simply learn how to set a beautiful table? Make your way to Franschhoek over the weekend of 10, 11 and 12 June for Cook Franschhoek, where local, well-known establishments will be offering visitors a range of themed activities, focussed on these elements.
Get into the spirit at the Fine Brandy Festival Savour the best that South African brandy has to offer at the Fine Brandy Festival, on at the Sandton Convention Centre from 25 to 27 May 2011.
Wacky Wine Weekend This year marks the eighth anniversary of the Robertson Wine Valley’s biggest annual wine festival, with the ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend taking place from 2 - 5 June 2011. With 50 wineries showcasing their wines, visitors can expect even more festivity and celebration! And with a myriad of key attractions, both old favourites and novel delights, this well-loved event is a ‘must-do’ on the annual social calendar. So, join the Robertson Wine Valley clan for an indulgently Wacky Weekend...
BRANDING CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP JUNE 2011 – REGISTER TODAY!!! The Knowledge Resources branding workshop and conference are being held at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton – conveniently situated next to the Gautrain Station for fast and easy access! You can choose to attend the workshop only (7 June), the conference only (8-9 June) or both the workshop and conference (7-9 June)! It’s up to you.
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”.
ABSA Calitzdrop Port & Wine Festival Calitzdorp, renowned far and wide as the Port Capital of South Africa, is shaking off the Klein Karoo dust in preparation for the very best wine and lifestyle festival this region has to offer. So start planning your trip now as the weekend of 16 to 18 June 2011 will see this historic town bursting out of its seams when Calitzdorp opens its heart and doors to visitors from far and wide.