Are overseas investors eyeing your business?

Jul 28th 2011, 12:31

28.07.2011

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Are overseas investors eyeing your business?

While reports suggest that consumer confidence has declined in South African retail (Growth Slows in South Africa’s Retail Sector as Consumer Confidence Declines), the recent international interest in South African retail and logistics paints a completely different picture.

Defy Appliances, interest in the South African poultry industry from Brazil and Lonhro’s recent acquisition of Grindod PCA all indicate that overseas investors are eyeing South African businesses one way or another.

A recent report compiled by Deloitte Touche Tohmats suggests that South African food retailers, in particular, are large when compared to retailers in other countries around the World: (2011 Biggest Global Retail Companies in South Africa - Largest African Retailers).

What are your thoughts on international interest in South African retail and logistics? Post your comments on our website here.

Wendy Smith

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Fastmoving Spotlight
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· World's biggest poultry exporter shows commitment to SA trade partnership
The Brazilian Poultry Association (UBABEF), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) addressed members of the South African food and retail sector, at a seminar entitled “Brazil: A World Leader in Poultry Production” in mid-July this year.

· Trucks selling stronger than expected in 2011
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· SA olive oils: the consumer’s optimal choice
It is official: South African olive oils rates the highest when it comes to quality, value for money and truthful labelling. This confirmation comes from a study driven by SA Olive (SAO) according to which various local and imported olive oils available on our shelves were subjected to an international test.

Retailer News

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Economic News

Unchanged rates gives consumers breathing space
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· World's biggest poultry exporter shows commitment to SA trade partnership
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New Products
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Supplier News

Illovo expands green power projects
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International News

2011 Biggest Global Retail Companies in South Africa - Largest African Retailers
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· G20 ministers tackle rising food prices
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Brand Activity
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The Philips AirFryer comes to a store near you! The Philips team kicked off their 15 week AirFryer road show at the Philips Head Office in Johannesburg on May 6, 2011. The road show, has done incredibly well and given customers a chance to experience the revolutionary new kitchen appliance that prepares family favourites such as crispy chips from frozen to ready in 12 minutes, every day of the week.
Clover Invests R30-million in Aardklop National Arts Festival Leading branded consumer goods group Clover today announced a multi-million rand five-year investment in the annual Aardklop National Arts Festival, confirming its commitment to the growth of South African arts and culture and making Clover one of the country’s biggest arts festival sponsors.
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Featured Brands
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Liquor News
OBIKWA does it again as SA’s Best Value Shiraz for 2nd consecutive year OBIKWA Shiraz has been hailed South Africa’s Best Value Shiraz at Wine Magazine’s 2011 Brenn-O-Kem Shiraz Challenge for the second consecutive year. This year’s Best Value winner is the 2010 OBIKWA Shiraz, a worthy successor to last year’s top scoring 2009 vintage.
Rich and spicy 2010 Malbec from water-wise Neethlingshof Neethlingshof has just released its sumptuous and spicy 2010 Malbec made from grapes grown with 40% less water and it hasn’t compromised the flavour, says winemaker De Wet Viljoen. “It is bursting with ripe black fruit and layered with notes of violets, dark chocolate and even a savoury hint of rosemary.”
Latest ingenious offerings from Nederburg The new vintages of Ingenuity, Nederburg’s specialty, hand-made blends are now available. Offered in selected markets, including South Africa, this label is the platform for Nederburg at its most innovative. As the name suggests, it is an intended as an expression of skilled and inventive winemaking that explores new pleasures of taste.
Flat Roof Manor savvy with new light and low-cal wine South Africa’s favourite white wine varietal is now available in a low-alcohol option with the launch of Flat Roof Manor’s Sauvignon Blanc Light. The maiden 2011 vintage has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of just 9%. It also boasts 32% fewer kilojoules than the regular 14,3% ABV offering of the same vintage, produced on the famous Uitkyk estate in Stellenbosch and also made by Estelle Lourens.
Boschendal wine farm to be sold IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFH) said on Monday that it had signed a sale of shares agreement with Cinmark Twenty Seven for the sale of wine farm Boschendal from its subsidiary IFA Boschendal Investments and JCI Investment Finance, in a deal worth R700m.
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Featured Retail Services
Sainsbury Design We offer a comprehensive range of services and strive to go beyond expectations, from creative execution, competitive print quoting, to the high levels of services offered.
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Retail Services News
Branding special from Artifact Advertising. While stocks last. Get a branded Gazebo (3m x 3m), two X-Banners (590mm x 1500mm), two portable flags (3m high) and two pop-up A-frames (2m x 1m) for R9995.00. excl vat and design. While stocks last.
Digipos new appointment Following the recent news of “Better Capital fund’s £21 million investment in DigiPoS Store Solutionss”, the leading hardware and software provider to the retail sector is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chair to the Board, Fiona Timothy.
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Artifact Advertising – Flying High with Lufthansa! Artifact Advertising socialised with South Africa’s high flyers at the naming of the Lufthansa A380, the world's largest passenger airplane, on the 28th of June.
Lonhro buys Grindrod's food exporter Lonhro has acquired the business of Grindrod PCA from Grindrod for R50m in cash. The acquisition has been unconditionally approved by the South African Competition Committee.

FMCG Jobs
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Trade Channel Planner We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative, proactive individual that has a passion for Trade and Shopper Marketing. We need a highly motivated, self directed, strategically minded individual with strong business acumen and a proven track record in Trade Marketing.
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Events

SAAFoST one-day labelling workshop at the Durban University of Technology
Good news for KZN Members is that the SAAFoST Labelling and Advertising of Food Workshop is going to be repeated in Durban.

Salt & wine pairing dinner with oriental flair in Die Bergkelder
The latest in a series of salt and wine pairing dinners held in Die Bergkelder on the last Thursday of every month offers guests a range of oriental dishes from sushi to lemongrass ice cream, all showcasing the versatility of Fleur du Cap’s elegant Unfiltered wines.

RMB Winex Cape Town 2011
There is a great deal happening at RMB Winex Cape wine enthusiasts must flag the 8th and 9th September for the annual RMB WineX Cape Town at the CTICC. Now in its 9th year, the Mother City can look forward to the annual wine show – distinguished by its cosmopolitan and wine-in-the-city feel – where show visitors meet and mingle with award-winning winemakers, taste their most recent vintages and trophy wines, while updating on the latest wine gadgets and glassware. RMB WineX also offers an excellent opportunity to stock up via not-to-be-missed Shop@Show deals.

Robertson Slow 2011
Only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town (on the popular, scenic Route 62), why not take the time to head out to the country and enjoy the simple pleasures in life… slowly at the Robertson Wine Valley’s slow-living festival. At Robertson Slow, one can sample honest, old-fashioned, rural hospitality synonymous with the Robertson Wine Valley’s wine-making community. Relish the slow food and wine that will satiate your senses and revel in the relaxed pace that will replenish your soul.

InneSense Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience
Wine your way through 12 kilometres of picturesque Paradyskloof vineyards

Markex - World of Events
Held for the first time in Cape Town in 2005, Markex World of Events 2011 promises the same one-of-a-kind showcase of marketing and events products and services last seen in Cape Town in 2008 by nearly 3 500 visitors.

Be prepared for the fifth Limpopo Wine Show
Polokwane wine enthusiasts and show-goers should plan for the annual Old Mutual Limpopo Wine Show. Taking place at the Meropa Casino & Entertainment World for the fifth time on 29 and 30 July, the festival is also a good reason for Gautengers to “make a weekend of it”. Offering a great number of delicious wines for tasting and purchase, Cape winemakers and producer representatives from 50 exhibitors look forward to sharing their wines and within the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the Meropa facilities.