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July 2013

Consumers shop to save
Compiled by BMi Research

A new breed of consumer is challenging the way that retailers package, price and distribute their products, says Gareth Pearson, CEO of BMi Research.

‘Professional shoppers’ unashamedly use all the resources at their fingertips (literally) such as smartphone apps, website, cut-out coupons, QR codes, broad sheets and loyalty cards to find the best value deals and in doing so, they’re asking questions of the retailers, he said.

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Third Annual Food Safety Conference
When: 16 - 19 September 2013
Where: The Hyatt Regency, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

LogiAfrica 2013: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Conference
When: 1 – 3 October 2013
Where: Johannesburg Art Gallery, South Africa

CGCSA Summit
When: 15 - 16 October 2013
Where: The Forum, Johannesburg, South Africa

CILTSA Supply Chain Update
When: 22 October 2013
Where: The Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

World Retail Congress
When: 4 - 6 November 2013
Where: The Maslow, Johannesburg, South Africa

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