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Retailers and Wholesalers

09.12.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay gets go-ahead to up its shareholding in TM Supermarkets (Private) Limited
07.12.2011 - Massmart: Massmart achieves best performer status in latest JSE SRI Index

29.11.2011 - Massmart: Investec Property set to develop Makro’s major distribution centre
29.11.2011 - Woolworths: MySchool to support a community of learning principals
24.11.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay opens a third store in Zambia

19.10.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay launches new top of the range house brand after two years of research, as international trends show major shift to private labels
19.10.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay interim results show 7.4% increase in turnover; R270m invested in transformation; Smart shopper loyalty programme exceeds expectations - annual cardholder targets beaten by 30% in the first six months
13.10.2011 - Massmart: Massmart continues drive to improve food security
12.10.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths announces joint venture and plans to open 3 stores in Nigeria
11.10.2011 - Massmart: Massmart and the SABS boost SMME competitiveness
01.10.2011 - Woolworths: Walmart and Massmart launch another extended price cut promotion, building on momentum of first campaign

29.09.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Opens First Store in Mauritius: Two More to Follow Shortly
28.09.2011 - Massmart: Builders Warehouse, the leaders in home improvement, enters Botswana, opening its first store outside South Africa
15.09.2011 - Walmart: Walmart Launches Global Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative
13.09.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Sale of Franklins
09.09.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths expands its African presence

25.08.2011 - Massmart: Massmart Financial Results for 52 weeks ending 26 June 2011
16.08.2011 - Walmart: Walmart announces FY12 second quarter EPS from continuing operations of $1.09
03.08.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths reduces municipal water consumption by 27 000 kilolitres a year

25.07.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths Teams Up With Emerging Farmers To Extend The Local Avocado Season
06.07.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Announces Retrenchments
04.07.2011 - Woolworths: Final Call for Entries in Woolworths Cheese Maker's Challenge

28.06.2011 - Boxer Superstores: Businessman Top Honours For Boxer
26.06.2011 - Massmart / Walmart: Customers to realise immediate benefits from Walmart investment in Massmart
23.06.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Opens First Store in Mozambique
10.06.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay ‘on track’ in turnaround strategy
09.06.2011 - Shoprite Checkers: Names of the Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year Award panel of judges is announced
09.06.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Chairman Slams Haste of Protection of Information Bill

31.05.2011 - Walmart: The South African Competition Tribunal approves merger and accepts conditions proposed by Walmart and Massmart
31.05.2011 - Walmart: Tribunal statement on the conditional approval of the merger between Wal-mart Stores Inc. and Massmart Holdings Limited
31.05.2011 - Walmart: Competition Tribunal of South Africa Order
30.05.2011 - Walmart: ASDA and IPL assist farmers
30.05.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths Launches “Moms Tours” to Promote Healthy Eating
11.05.2011 - UPD: Proposed logistics fee regulations
14.05.2011 - Massmart: Massmart / Walmart Merger. Summary of Proceedings, 13 May 2011
13.05.2011 - Massmart: Economic expert says merger could deliver significant welfare benefits
12.05.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay announces the retirement of Merchandise Director Kevin Korb
12.05.2011 - Massmart: Massmart / Walmart Merger. Summary of Proceedings, 12 May 2011
11.05.2011 - Shoprite: The Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year has received high quality nominations from across the country

18.04.2011 - Shoprite: The Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year closing for entry
18.04.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Stores Ltd year-end results ‘disappointing’ but within event-filled year. Growth in emerging market, Private label, clothing and liquor. Smartshopper exceptionally promising. Further expansion into Africa on the horizon
14.04.2011 - Clicks: Clicks Group’s results for the six months ended 28 February 2011

31.03.2011 - Clicks: Appointment of Executive Director
28.03.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay Stores Ltd year-end results ‘disappointing’ but within event-filled year. Growth in emerging market, Private label, clothing and liquor. Smartshopper exceptionally promising. Further expansion into Africa on the horizon
24.03.2011 - Clicks: Trading Statement
22.03.2011 - Massmart: Massmart notes the decision taken by the Competition Tribunal
14.03.2011 - Pick n Pay: Commencement of Australian Federal Court Hearing regarding sale of Franklins to Metcash
01.03.2011 - Shoprite: Media announcement from the Shoprite Group of Companies

28.02.2011 - Woolworths: Empowered entrepreneur chooses own path via Woolworths
09.02.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths joins global efforts to promote sustainable palm oil
08.02.2011 - Woolworths: Woolworths challenges cheesemakers to come up with exciting new cheeses

18.01.2011 - Clicks: Trading update for 18 weeks to 2 January 2011
12.01.2011 - Pick n Pay: Pick n Pay reaffirms its leadership in addressing climate change
11.01.2011 - Woolworths: Say ‘Happy Valentine's Day’ with a gift from Woolworths

Manufacturers and Service Providers

29.11.2011 - Barloworld Logistics: Barloworld Logistics scores market leading empowerment rating
22.11.2011 - SAPICS: The logistics of growing the future today

20.10.2011 - MySchool: MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet mobilises over 550 000 South Africans to give back
17.10.2011 - Wilmar Continental: Wilmar Continental joint venture promises a brighter future for the African oil industry
13.10.2011 - SAPICS: “Fresh” stimulation for operations management and supply chain profession
10.10.2011 - SAPICS: SAPICS Regional Conferences: Promoting Supply Chain Excellence
04.10.2011 - Barloworld Logistics: Barloworld Logistics celebrates a decade of success and looks forward

28.09.2011 - Barloworld Logistics: Barloworld Logistics scores with sweet Zambia Sugar deal, lifts industry accolade
26.09.2011 - SAPICS: Certified Professional Forecasters: The great South African catch-on
20.09.2011 - WAITEX: New West African Expo Leverages Trade Opportunities
12.09.2011 - Barloworld Logistics: Barloworld Logistics and Meadow Feeds in a 10 year transportation outsourcing transaction
01.09.2011 - Sapix: Award Winning Speaker welcomed back to address the Supply Chain Community : ‘Future Growth through Leadership Today’

12.07.2011 - CGCSA: Consumer Goods Council of South Africa Hosts Business Breakfast at SAITEX

23.06.2011 - Kiri Cream Cheese: Kiri, The Cream of Cream Cheese, more than just a spread

16.05.2011 - Illovo Sugar: Illovo Sugar Limited raises E940m in Swaziland to fund Ubombo Sugar Limited
12.05.2011 - Barloworld Logistics: Barloworld Logistics creates competitive advantage for clients through integrating inventory and international freight management
09.05.2011 - Unilever: 100 bursaries up for grabs!

24.03.2011 - Barloworld Logistics: Thought Leader - Managing the SA road freight industry
22.03.2011 - NSF-CMi and Genesis QA: NSF-CMi launches GENESIS GMP for entry-level Food Manufacturers in South Africa
22.03.2011 - Kalahari.net: Virtual marketplace is a soaring success
22.03.2011 - Media24: Local favourites triumph in Fairlady Consumer Awards
18.03.2011 - Zappon: Avusa Media enters daily deal market with a bang
17.03.2011 - Red Espresso: Move over coffee - It’s Time for Tea

11.02.2011 - MXit: MXit enters mobile payments arena
04.02.2011 - Unilever: Unilever sweeps the board at Product of the Year Awards

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