Johannesburg’s central business district is developing into a major cross border shopping hub, servicing the broader sub-Saharan region and has a potential to grow even further.
Behavioural scientists says trick-or-treaters can give us insight into human psychology.
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The NSW government is set to mandate a 3 year minimum expiry period for gift cards, but it isn’t clear that this will solve the problem of unredeemed cards.
Ding dong merrily on high, the Christmas tills are ringing.
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The rapid penetration of internet technologies in Africa provides hope for e-commerce’s continued growth. Potential online stores need to understand what draws or pushes customers away.
Click and collect provides an immediacy that traditional home delivery usually can’t match, particularly in Australia where delivery times have traditionally been slow relative to international standards.
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Retailers are starting to realise the benefit of combining online and in-store shopping. And by encouraging you to click first and collect later, these businesses are saving on a number of costs.
Customers shop during at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Out of the Closet thrift store in Columbus, Ohio.
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The success of the plastic bag ban announced by Australia’s big two supermarkets will hinge on whether they can persuade customers to change an engrained behaviour - without annoying them.
Many shoppers choose free-range eggs because they think they are tastier and healthier, rather than being motivated purely by concerns for hens’ welfare, a new study has found.
When presidents are elected with no experience, perhaps M&S and House of Fraser are right to try the same formula.
When we look at the latest car models we want fast cars, all-terrain cars or cars to fit the whole family. What about an environmentally friendly car?
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The Australian market is awash with highly polluting cars. But there are a couple of key resources to help you find the best vehicle that fits your needs.
With so many choices for coffee, it’s hard to know which is the environmentally healthy option.
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