Marcus warns of ‘great danger’

Samantha Enslin-Payne|Published

Gill Marcus, the governor of the Reserve Bank, warned last week that the global economy was in a “very, very precarious situation”.

State offers 6. 5% wage hike

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The state has given public sector unions until Thursday to accept a 6. 5 percent wage increase.

Astral’s feed costs, competition settlement to hamper earnings

Samantha Enslin-Payne|Published

Astral Foods’ interim earnings would be lower due to increased costs and a proposed settlement with the competition authorities regarding an investigation, the chicken ...

Liquidators seek to sue directors of Aurora

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The liquidators of Pamodzi Gold will pursue criminal charges against the directors of Aurora Empowerment Systems and its associates, as well as sue them in their ...

Pick n Pay to open new distribution centres

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Pick n Pay opened its second distribution centre, taking it one step closer to achieving greater efficiencies across the group.

SA’s online buyers opt to save

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A recent survey of online consumers shows that South Africa is the most pessimistic country in the region.

Naartjie Kids plans Middle East growth

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Clothing retailer Naartjie Kids aims to open a further 50 stores in the Middle East and north Africa by 2015 after entering the region in July and will continue ...

Big food retailers aim low to win

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Competition among food retailers targeting low-income consumers is intensifying but, as the market becomes crowded, succeeding will be a greater challenge. Shoprite ...

Skilled staff upbeat about financial prospects

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Those who are highly skilled, unionised or work in the public sector, regardless of income level, are remarkably confident and rate their financial prospects as ...

Minister faces court action over clothing wage

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Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant faces legal action from clothing manufacturers who accuse her of breaching the law by extending compliance with the minimum wage ...

Retail sales rise sharply in bumper April

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Retail sales rose sharply in April, with annual growth jumping to 9. 8 percent from 5. 3 percent in March and far surpassing a consensus forecast of a 5. 1 percent ...

Tedelex pays R53m to own Sanmeg Satellite

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Tedelex, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Amalgamated Appliance (Amap), has bought television and satellite equipment manufacturer Sanmeg Satellite for R53-million in ...

Last day for Massmart deals

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Today is the last day for investors to buy Massmart shares if they want to participate in the scheme in which Walmart will buy 51 percent of the JSE-listed retail ...

Cadbury’s choc wins Fairtrade approval

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Kraft Foods’ Cadbury Dairy Milk plain chocolate is the first major brand in South Africa to be certified Fairtrade, an initiative that will improve living and working ...

Credit-shy Edcon posts solid results

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Edcon, the owner of Edgars, Jet and CNA, will continue to be conservative in its credit granting policy, unlike competitors who have become, in a low interest rate ...

Massbuild at forefront of DIY wave

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Massbuild, the do-it-yourself (DIY) division of Massmart, has been a good bet for the group, which eight years ago recognised a gap in the market and an opportunity ...

Walmart deal under scrutiny

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The Competition Tribunal may have given Walmart and Massmart the go ahead but the government still has the scope to challenge its decision.

Taste up on rally in demand

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Taste Holdings reported a 15-percent increase in headline earnings to R18. 2-million in the year to February as demand picked up in the second half, a trend which ...

Consumers now in better shape

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Consumers appear to be in better shape, with good demand for fast food, furniture and electrical appliances.

Smaller stores pay off for Lewis

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Furniture retailer Lewis Group’s strategy to open smaller-format stores in high-density trading areas is paying off by generating sales on a par with bigger stores, ...

Pioneer walks a tight line

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Pioneer Foods faces intense cost pressure and is managing a balancing act between raising prices, but not to the extent that it will stifle demand.

Customs fraud hamstrings Seardel despite profit

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Seardel, the largest clothing and textile manufacturer in South Africa, is in the black for the first time since 2007.

SABMiller’s profit floats higher on strong volume growth

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SABMiller’s South African subsidiary, SAB, posted strong results in the year to March as both lager and soft drink volumes increased and a new business strategy ...

Firm retail sales boost economic outlook

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Retail sales remained firm in March, which was good news for economic growth, economists said this week.

Decision time in Massmart case

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The government’s intervention in Walmart’s proposed purchase of Massmart is unprecedented and extraordinary, according to counsel for the merging parties.