Retailer Pick n Pay on Monday, 27 November, said it welcomed the decision by the Australian competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), to agree to an expedited hearing of the proposed sale of Franklins to Metcash. 30 Nov 2010
Yesterday 29 November 2010, Clover, which has been operating since 1898 in the South African dairy and FMCG industry, suspended trading in the ordinary and preference shares on the over the counter market in order to facilitate the migration of trade to the main board of the JSE and the offering of new ordinary shares. 30 Nov 2010
SABMiller on Wednesday announced its entry into the Argentine market after agreeing to buy CASA Isenbeck from German rival Warsteiner Group for an undisclosed sum. 25 Nov 2010
Durban-based Fry's Vegetarian was recently named winner of the Emerging Entrepreneur category of Ernst & Young's South African chapter of the World Entrepreneur Awards, in recognition of their optimism, innovation and growing success. 25 Nov 2010
The De Krans Wine Cellar has been awarded two five-star ratings in the latest edition of the Platter's South African Wines 2011, for its Cape Tawny Port NV and Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2008, it was announced last week. 24 Nov 2010
At London's 2010 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) final awards, held last week, Fleur du Cap was named the South African Producer of the Year, after winning two Best in Class Gold medals for its 2008 and 2009 Noble Late Harvest vintages. 23 Nov 2010
MTN Business has been awarded the tender to supply a combination of fibre and connectivity services to The South African Breweries Limited (SAB) - South Africa's leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and one of the nation's largest manufacturing firms. 23 Nov 2010
At the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Awards, which took place at Guildhall in the City of London late last week, the independent, family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons, producer of Glenfiddich, The Balvenie and Grant's Scotch Whiskies, was named 2010's 'Distiller of the Year'. 23 Nov 2010
Pick n Pay Stores Limited (Pick n Pay) and Metcash Trading Limited have agreed to extend the cut-off date in their agreement in relation to the sale to Metcash of Franklins to 30 June 2011. 23 Nov 2010
Zulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini, known for his expensive lifestyle and taste, has launched his own wine - but it's not cheap. 22 Nov 2010
Retailer Mr Price is eying Nigeria, a market it says could host up to 100 stores, if it could only end its ban on the import of clothing. 22 Nov 2010
Woolworths Holdings announced on Thursday last week that Simon Susman has retired as chief executive officer. 22 Nov 2010
The French swimwear and underwear label, Pull-In will launch in South Africa with an invitation only, St Tropez styled pool party at The Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Sandton on 27 November 2010. 22 Nov 2010
The Foschini Group (TFG) has released its half-yearly result for the six months up to September 2010. Headline earnings per share were up 16.9% to 272.3c with turnover up by 12.5% to R4.6-billion. Turnover in the first seven weeks of the second half is up 16.1%, and same store turnover up 12%, supporting its cautious optimism. An interim dividend of 138c, 16.9% higher than for the same period last year has been declared. 22 Nov 2010
Retailer Pick n Pay said it was disappointed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)'s decision to oppose the proposed sale of Franklins to Metcash Trading Limited. 19 Nov 2010
To promote its launch of Huggies Gold, the company is offering a year's supply of the nappies as the prize in its online competition 'say bye-bye to bulky nappies'. The new nappy design is being promoted through Facebook, refer-a-friend, discount coupons and in-store promotions. 16 Nov 2010
KWV has launched its festive packaging in its 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20-year old brandy range, available in limited numbers. 16 Nov 2010
The TFG (The Foschini Group) Gift Cards have been designed to not only offer a wealth of shopping power but also aesthetic appeal as well. These little works of art offer a variety of personalized shopping experiences, while simultaneously containing a strong design tale which sets them apart from their counterparts. 15 Nov 2010
The new Diabetic Plus shake for diabetics has been formulated to help balance blood sugar. 12 Nov 2010
Drostdy-Hof has launched a Rosé, a fruity, off-dry blend of Chenin Blanc and Ruby Cabernet and a Blanc de Blanc, a crisp, refreshing Chenin Blanc wine for summer. 12 Nov 2010
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