Filthy rich, and loving it New research into South Africa’s super-rich reveals they aren’t just wealthy, they are far wealthier than previously assumed. According to the TopEnd 2013 Survey into the country’s most affluent individuals, almost 10% of these ‘economic astronauts’ have a household income of R500 000 or more a month, while 36% earn [...]
Tag Archives | Pick n Pay
Sunday Times recognises the burden of school fees
The Sunday Times is reinforcing its commitment to the education of South African children by donating R1.2M worth of school fee prizes this January 2013. At least 80 children stand to benefit from random giveaways of R15 000 each to cover the costs of the 2013 academic year. “While The Sunday Times has been providing [...]
Edgars Club Magazine changes format
In line with the global publishing trend pursued by international fashion titles, Edgars Club magazine re-launches this month in a nifty new handbag-sized format. Along with the new compact size, an extra 16-page section will be added to every issue, making the magazine a convenient and comprehensive style guide for an in-store shopping spree. [...]
Shoprite shows that convenience is King
Shoprite’s dominance in the grocery market looks set to continue for the foreseeable future according to new research released today by TNS. The Commitment Economy, an independent global survey of over 39,000 people in 17 markets, reveals that competitive pricing and the convenient location of Shoprite’s 1 520 stores are giving the retailer the edge [...]
Come Dine With Me SA ratings hit for BBC Worldwide Channels
Come Dine With Me South Africa, BBC Entertainment’s first original commission for South Africa, has proved to be an instant hit with critics and viewers, averaging over 100,000 viewers per episode, and making BBC Entertainment the number one international channel for DStv viewers during its 21.00-22.00 slot over the course of the series. The programme, a local [...]
Management changes at Y&R Cape Town
After four years as managing director of Y&R Cape Town, Alan Schreiber has been appointed to lead the agency’s biggest client for the past 43 years, as managing partner of Team Pick n Pay. This appointment makes way for the promotion of Natalie Tudhope to financial- and managing director of the agency. Throughout his role [...]
Fresh Living magazine available in six African countries
Fresh Living continues to expand on its African footprint as it goes on sale this month in Mauritius. Produced by John Brown Media for Pick n Pay, the publication is currently available in Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and now Mauritius; with Malawi and Angola in the pipeline for the future. The availability of the magazine [...]
