It was vintage Richard Branson in June 2006 when, out to maximise publicity for his new financial services and mobile phone businesses in SA, the Virgin founder and chairman leapt off a building in Johannesburg and copiloted a fighter jet across the skies above Cape Town. 30 Mar 2009
South African food group Tiger Brands said on Thursday, 26 March 2009, that unconditional approval for the proposed Sea Harvest transaction was given by the Competition Tribunal on 25 March. 27 Mar 2009
BEIJING: Sportswear producer Nike said Wednesday, 25 March 2009, it would stop orders with three footwear factories in China and one in Vietnam as the global downturn forces the company to trim output. 26 Mar 2009
Coca-Cola, which has more than 3000 products in its stable, on Monday, 23 March 2009, launched its latest offering in SA — an energy drink — making SA the sixth country in the world and the first on the continent to taste the new product. 24 Mar 2009
Pick n Pay's pilot phase of a wind turbine project launched last week at its regional offices in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, in a further commitment to reduce its electricity usage by 20% come 2012. 23 Mar 2009
One thing has been constant about Stellenbosch winemaker Martin Meinert's traditional Bordeaux-style red, Devon Crest: change. After numerous name and look alterations, this unsung wine has finally found its niche as the classically styled maverick in the esteemed Meinert collection. 20 Mar 2009
Cell C CEO Jeffrey Hedberg has confirmed to staff that he will not be renewing his contract in November, but the US-born turnaround artist has told them that he will remain in SA. 20 Mar 2009
BEIJING: China has rejected a plan by Coca-Cola to acquire the nation's top juice maker Huiyuan over fears that it would damage competition, the commerce ministry said Wednesday, 18 March 2009. 20 Mar 2009
Nokia said Tuesday, 17 March 2009, it will lay off 1,700 people worldwide to cut costs, as the global economic downturn strikes deeper into the mobile phone sector. 18 Mar 2009
Distell has launched its cream liqueur, Amarula, in two of India's most populous and affluent states, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where it is focusing on duty-free outlets and high-class hotels. 17 Mar 2009
Pedrini eco, an Italian range of biodegradable kitchen utensils, is launching in SA stores soon, finally giving South Africans the opportunity to take an eco-stand in the kitchen. 16 Mar 2009
Lifestyle brand Guess is launching its much-anticipated range of canvas sneakers in South Africa in July 2009, ahead of its global counterparts. 13 Mar 2009
Premium wines and brandies producer KWV is to restructure, which may see it finally list its operating entity, which produces export-quality products. 13 Mar 2009
Ferrero, the fourth largest global confectionery business with a turnover in excess of 7 billion Euros from its famous international brands, Ferrero Rocher, Tic-Tac, Kinder and Nutella, has expanded its operations in South Africa. Job creation, local manufacture and the development of raw materials are just some of the spin-offs of its long-term commitment to grow its South African interests. 12 Mar 2009
A first on the South African market, the new Huggies Gold Limited Edition “Jeans” Nappy will have the same product attributes as the Gold range, while featuring a fashionable outer denim cover. 11 Mar 2009
Fashion meets function with the new sequined Electra range from Fitflop. 10 Mar 2009
BEAVERTON, USA: Nike announced that Jeanne P. Jackson, 57, a member of its Board of Directors since 2001, has been named to the newly created role of President of Direct to Consumer for the company, effective immediately. Jackson will drive Nike, Inc.'s global retail efforts which include Nike-owned retail stores worldwide, its affiliate retail stores and its digital commerce organisation. She will report to Nike, Inc. President and CEO, Mark Parker. 9 Mar 2009
In an age in which pay-for-parking malls are the norm, free parking is the exception. Boost Juice Bars, a healthy fast-food outlet, is handing out redeemable parking vouchers with every purchase of original size Boost products. 6 Mar 2009
This week Nintendo unveiled its lineup of upcoming titles for the year. Sony CEO Howard Stringer did some executive shuffling in an apparent effort to re-energize the consumer electronics company. Also, Microsoft got some good news from Japan, scoring a hit with its latest exclusive title, "Star Ocean: The Last Hope". 6 Mar 2009
USA: In the latest sign of retail trouble, Blockbuster said Tuesday, 3 March 2009, it has brought in an outside law firm to rescue the long-slumping video store chain from a financial bind. 5 Mar 2009
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