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The Retailer re-launched!
Over the past few weeks you may have noticed a dip in activity
on www.theretailer.co.za.
This is not due to a lack of effort though, in fact it is
quite the opposite! Over the past few months we’ve
been working away, putting the finishing touches on our
brand new site. The Retailer has now merged with its sister
site, www.fastmoving.co.za.
Although the look is new, you’ll still find all your
old favourites on the new site and a whole lot more! We’ve
renovated the entire site and apart from the obvious cosmetic
changes a lot has been done to add value to our services
and offer even more to you, our clients and subscribers.
We have developed custom sections on the site for each major
sector in the Retail industry. These mini-portals keep the
entire Retail industry abreast of product developments,
news and suppliers within any particular sector. All available
at the click of a button.
Fastmoving is the ideal platform to make an impression on
the Retail industry and we invite you to join us in driving
stimulation and interest where it matters. As we continue
to grow as a valuable resource in the industry, we also
want to help you to promote your brand.
Albert Pretorius
albert@fastmoving.co.za
Please feel free to make comments or raise new issues by
emailing the editor
editor@fastmoving.co.za
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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.
Mapping of a store or outlet footprint is possible to
a very granular level, and information on each store/outlet
will be available. Shopping malls will also be plotted
and relevant complexes will be visible on the detailed
maps. Footprint will function as a central source of information
on shopping malls, including information such as the year
of development and any subsequent refurbishments, the
gross leasable area, the number of parking bays, the latest
foot count, and the number of shops as well as a list
of shop names. read
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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Will
manufacturing shift from China to Africa?
In 2000, when William Hickey, president and CEO of US-based
packaging company Sealed Air, took a long-term view on the
future of his company, he predicted that by 2050 Africa would
have replaced China as the world’s manufacturing hub.
“Eleven years later I think we are behind . . .
2050 becomes a challenge [but] I still think it is doable,”
Hickey said during a session at the recent World Economic
Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town.
Headquartered in New Jersey, Sealed Air manufactures a wide
range of packaging materials and equipment for the food, industrial,
medical and consumer industries. The New York Stock Exchange
listed company has a presence across the world, including
Africa. |
· Tesco
defector McCan exits Carrefour
· US
Food Makers Get Exchange Kick
· Vietnam
coffee prices hit all time high |
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FEATURED RETAIL SERVICES
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Trade
Link Retail Systems (Pty) Ltd
Trade Link Retail Systems is a leading South African Retail
IT Solutions Company, focusing primarily on the retail Fast
Moving Consumer Goods (“FMCG”) markets in RSA
and Africa. We provide software solutions and services to
manage your Point of Sale, Front Office and Back Office
needs, using RETALIX Storeline and Retail Manager software
and our professional development, support and project management
services to guarantee you the best system, tailored for
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ProScan
ProScan is a leader in barcoding, data collection, RFID,
wireless networking and mobile technologies in southern
Africa across a broad range of industries, including retail,
fast moving consumer goods, warehousing, transport and logistics,
and industrial. |
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