Richard van Rensburg has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and Suzanne Ackerman-Berman and Jonathan Ackerman as alternate directors of Pick n Pay Stores Limited, the company announced today, 30 June 2009. 30 Jun 2009
Brewer SABMiller on Friday, 26 June 2009, said its board had recommended a final dividend of 42 US cents per share to be paid to shareholders on 28 August. 26 Jun 2009
STOCKHOLM: Swedish cheap'n'chic clothing group H&M bucked the retail gloom on Thursday, announcing a rise in its second-quarter net profit on the back of better-than-expected sales in Japan and Russia. 26 Jun 2009
Oral-B, one of the world's leading oral care brands, is launching a new range of toothbrushes with Anti-Bacterial Bristle Protection, a technology which inhibits bacterial growth on bristles for up to three months (90 days). 25 Jun 2009
100 Reserve vintage brandy is relaunching with a brand new look to highlight the unique authenticity of the brand. Produced by Oude Molen, the smooth, oak-matured premium brandy is described as dynamic and progressive. 24 Jun 2009
Nestlé South Africa is relaunching its popular Smarties brand - this time made with non-artificial colours. 23 Jun 2009
Lifestyle wine brand Arniston Bay is the official wine sponsor of the Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. 19 Jun 2009
Nestlé has introduced four new flavours to its range of Ceralac cereals to help moms introduce new tastes to their babies diet while maintaining the nutritional value of what they eat. 18 Jun 2009
Leopard's Leap is the official wine sponsor for the Business Women's Association (BWA), Regional Business Achiever Awards that is taking place at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town on the 18 June 2009. 15 Jun 2009
Denny has launched a new range of curry sauces as well as two additional flavours to its existing Cook-in-Sauce range. 12 Jun 2009
South Africa's national soccer team is juicing up its image with a deal involving a range of wines sold under the Bafana Bafana brand. 11 Jun 2009
Safari is launching a new range of snack bar, aimed at providing a healthy treat for children, the health-conscious, and active adults. 9 Jun 2009
Hansa Marzen Gold has recently been awarded the three-star Superior Taste Award at the 2009 International Taste Quality Awards, held by the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi). Hansa Marzen Gold is the only South African product to have won a Superior Taste Award at this year's iTQi's. 8 Jun 2009
Eikendal has produced a full-bodied Chardonnay with a 'superb sense of balance', using the grapes of two individual and diverse vineyard sites for this newly released 2008 vintage. 5 Jun 2009
PARIS: In 1909 French chemist Eugene Schueller concocted a safe dye for hair, calling it l'Aureale after a popular hair style of the moment in a city which was already a byword for style and fashion. 4 Jun 2009
Tumi Light duffel
Luxury travel accessory brand, Tumi, is launching a new range of luggage called Tumi Light. Using a combination of ultra durable materials, lightweight construction and advanced technology, these wheeled travel bags are geared for easy lifting and manoeuvrability. 4 Jun 2009
Fleur du Cap has clinched the trophy for South Africa's Best Wooded White Blend at this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show with its Unfiltered Viognier Chardonnay Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release 2007. The awards announcement took place in Cape Town on Monday, 1 June 2009. 3 Jun 2009
Jordan Shoes has taken the 20-year old Renegade brand and rejuvenated it. Associated with quality workwear, the shoes are described as durable and functional with simple design. Jordan has taken these elements, given them an edge and introduced the new range - targeting today's younger man. 2 Jun 2009
The world's second-largest brewer, SABMiller, said on Thursday, 28 May 2009, that application had been made to the UK Listing Authority and to the London Stock Exchange for 60 million ordinary shares of US$0.10 each to be admitted to the Official List and to trade on the LSE's main market for listed securities. 29 May 2009
PARIS: France's US-owned couture house Christian Lacroix SNC has declared insolvency after falling foul of the global crisis, the company said on Thursday, 28 May 2009. 29 May 2009
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