Keeping up to date with retail
With a number of upcoming events on our calendar, it’s an exciting time to be in FMCG and retail. Conferences, workshops and the like, play an important role in growing and shaping our industry.
Retail World Africa (3 Oct 11 - 4 Oct 11) at the Bay Hotel in Cape Town is an essential conference to diarise. Featuring an array of speakers, this year’s conference covers a number of aspects in retail including ways to deliver ROI from existing and new products. Being the only retail conference in Africa, this event should provide new insights into our retail industry.
Of course, consumers are a key element in any retail business, making the UCT Unilever presentation of a study into the country’s “top end” consumers, an important seminar to attend. This is reportedly the largest study of “top-end” consumers undertaken, and the full findings will be circulated at seminars held in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town, on 11, 13 and 14 October 2011, respectively.
The behaviour of consumers today, whether “top-end” or not, is influenced by many factors, social media being one of them. The SOCAP SA 2011 Conference is focusing on how increased access to social media is changing the world of consumer affairs under the topic ““Consumer Affairs Professionals in Real-Time!” This year’s SOCAP conference will be held at the Aviator Hotel, Johannesburg from 3 – 4 November.
There are many conferences and seminars to look forward to in the months ahead, apart from the ones mentioned here. Take a look at the events section of Fastmoving.co.za for more details.
Wendy Smith
P.S. Look out for this editorial on our editor’s blog.
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Economic News
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Retail trade eased slightly to an increase of 1.3%
Growth in SA's retail trade sales at constant (2008) prices for July was expected to have eased slightly to an increase of 1.3% year on year (y/y), from a y/y growth of 2.2% in June, according to a survey of leading economists by I-Net Bridge/BusinessLIVE.
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Brand Activity
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Tiffany launches Bite-sized biscuits with pure butter and real nuts
IFFCO Worldwide, a United Arab Emirates-based international group, manufactures and markets a well integrated range of mass-market food products. IFFCO launched in South Africa in October 2010 having identified an opportunity in the South African FMCG market for good quality consumer goods at affordable prices .Tiffany is IFFCO's flagship brand of impulse foods and includes a range of biscuits, chocolates and confectionery.
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Joekals Tea Packers move to new premises
Joekals Tea Packers will be re-locating from their existing factory and offices at 12 Caversham Road, Pinetown, to their new premises at 22 -33 Hagart Road. They’ll be operational at the new premises from 23 September 2011.
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YUM YUM Terios for Peanuts Competition a huge success
Yum Yum pulled out all the stops with their “Win a Terios promotion. The April to June 2011 promotion garnered 82 000 entries and was executed in-store with great impact.
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Ciro Baristas to compete in SCASA Regional Barista competitions
Baristas from Ciro Beverage Solutions will be competing in the regional stages of the South African Barista competition, hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association of Southern Africa (SCASA) the World Barista Championship licensed body in South Africa.
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Liquor News
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Zonnebloem 50-year-old wine attracts lively bidding
Amongst the very oldest reds sold at the 2011 Nederburg Auction was a selection from Zonnebloem, known amongst cognoscenti and collectors for its ability to produce wines so well-structured, they can endure for decades to beat the odds against time.
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Be the first to taste the 2011 Veritas winners
To wine and brandy lovers the Veritas Awards is one of the most trustworthy barometers in terms of quality and excellence.
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The Mentors rake in gold medals for KWV at Mundus Vini in Germany
A range of KWV wines has received significant acclaim at one of the world’s biggest wine competitions earlier this month. The Mentors range headed up the KWV medal tally by winning no less than five gold medals at the Mundus Vini International Wine Awards.
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KWV showcases consistency with another Pinotage Top 10 accolade
KWV re-enforced its record as a consistent producer of quality wines in this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage Competition with its KWV The Mentor’s Pinotage 2009 having been included in the select group.
Read more about KWV here
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Rare wines hold their own at 2011 Nederburg Auction
A new record price for a South African wine, a steep increase in prices and great international interest in SA rare wines marked the 37th Nederburg Auction, held in Paarl on 16 and 17 September 2011. Overall income jumped to R6,133,840, up 8% from the R5,7 million fetched last year, but with about 19% less cases on offer.
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The Bernard Series is a leader amongst Five Nations
On top form, The Bernard Series Whole Bunch Roussanne 2010 has won the trophy in its class for South Africa at the Five Nations Wine Challenge announced in Sydney Australia.
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How to support the Bokke
Staying at home for the 2011 Rugby World Cup? Support the Boks with your friends at home by serving some Bok-themed favourites devised by Amarula, the Spirit of Africa.
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Pongrácz strikes Gold at Michelangelo International Wine Awards
Pongrácz has excelled at the 2011 Michelangelo International Wine Awards clinching one of only two gold medals awarded to a sparkling wine in this highly contested competition.
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Douglas Green’s White Wines make a Big Impression at Michelangelo Awards
Douglas Green’s Vineyard Creations Chenin Blanc 2010 has confirmed its celebrity status winning a gold medal at the Michelangelo International Awards on Friday. It was joined by the Vineyard Creations Chardonnay 2010 making it a double whammy for Douglas Green’s white wines.
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Durbanville Hills receives gold across wine range
Durbanville Hills Wines received three gold medals across its three wine ranges at the 15th annual Michelangelo International Wine Awards. A panel of international judges bestowed these on the 2011 Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc, the 2008 Rhinofields Merlot and the 2008 Caapmans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend.
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Retail Services News
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Imperial Logistics International acquires Dettmer Bulk Reederei
IMPERIAL Logistics International operating unit, IMPERIAL Reederei will become the majority shareholder of Dettmer Bulk Reederei, one of the largest family-owned inland shipping companies in Europe.
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New Nampak Corrugated paper mill officially
Africa’s largest packaging manufacturer, Nampak, formally opened its R800-million expansion project at the group’s corrugated paper mill in Rosslyn, Pretoria.
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Drastic shift in consumer behaviour
Since the introduction of the new Consumer Protection Act on 1st of April 2011, the call centre industry has seen a drastic shift in consumer behaviour. Due to the consumer being more aware of their rights and responsibilities.
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Events
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The Good Food & Wine Show
When: 22 Sept 2011 – 25 Sept 2011
Venue: Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg
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2011 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Wines announced
When: 1 Oct 2011
Venue: Spier (outside Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
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Retail World Africa 2011
When: 3 Oct 2011 – 6 Oct 2011
Venue: The Bay Hotel, Cape Town
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FACTS practical allergen management workshop
When: 4 Oct 2011 – 5 Oct 2011
Venue: Lagoon Beach Hotel & Conference Centre, Cape Town
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International speakers lined up to address industry players at Consumer Goods Conference
When: 7 Oct 2011 – 8 Oct 2011
Venue: Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
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UCT Unilever launches massive study into ‘top end’ consumers
When: 11 Oct 2011 – 14 Oct 2011
Venue: Various. This event will be held in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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Robertson Wine on the River
When: 14 Oct 2011 – 16 Oct 2011
Venue: Robertson
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SOCAP SA 2011 Conference
When: 3 Nov 2011 – 4 Nov 2011
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Food Safety Conference
When: 21 Nov 2011– 24 Nov 2011
Venue: The Crowne Plaza, Johannesburg
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Global Sources: China Sourcing Fairs
When: 30 Nov 2011 – 2 Dec 2011
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg
· Global Sources, Baby & Children's Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Hardware & Building Materials China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Garments and Textiles China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Gifts & Premiums China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Home Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Solar & Energy Saving Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Electronics China Sourcing Sourcing Fair
· Global Sources, Fashion Accessories China Sourcing Fair
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Networking expo for the logistics and supply chain management industry
When: 22 Mar 2012 – 23 March 2012
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg
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Cards & Payments Solutions - even bigger and better for 2012
When: 13 Mar 2011 – 14 Oct 2011
Venue: Earls Court, South Hall, London
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