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Amendment to SANS 490 defining alcohol-based hand rubs and sanitisers to contain minimum alcohol content.

Written by Super User on 02 March 2021. Posted in No Category Tags.

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published the amendments to the national standard, SANS 490 that specifies the requirements for all alcohol-based hand sanitisers and hand rubs in the form of liquids, gels, foams and aerosols.

Considering mandatory workplace vaccinations

Written by Super User on 11 February 2021. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Talita Laubscher, partner, and Chloë Loubser, senior associate

The notion of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 has become a talking point for employers globally.

Medirite offers SA’s most affordable Covid-19 antibody test

Written by Super User on 05 February 2021. Posted in No Category Tags.

Medirite now offers the cheapest Covid-19 rapid antibody tests in South Africa. The tests cost just R129.99 each, and are available from the Medirite pharmacies conveniently located in Shoprite and Checkers stores across the country.

Unions want all lockdown retrenchments blocked in South Africa

Written by Super User on 19 January 2021. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Staff Writer

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) has called for a moratorium on all retrenchments and potential ‘future processes’, in an effort to preserve jobs during the country’s Covid-19 lockdown.

Information is king – for consumers, retailers, and brands

Written by Super User on 15 January 2021. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: By Andrew Weinberg, CEO of 2Engage and bonsella

The 2020 South African Loyalty Awards highlighted the increasing value of targeted information in the retail space for all stakeholders – consumers, retailers and brands – with competition criteria measuring how loyalty excellence can drive commercial results and better customer experiences.

Pick n Pay stores enhance hygiene measures as Covid-fatigue takes hold

Written by Super User on 17 December 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Supermarkets have played an essential service during lockdown as they work around the clock to deliver fresh produce and essential goods to customers.

SPAR develops award-winning Rural Hub business model to nurture small-scale farming, boost supply chains and uplift local economies

Written by Super User on 11 December 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Food insecurity, unemployment and skills shortfalls continue to plague rural areas across South Africa, but SPAR is helping to close these gaps with its award-winning Rural Hub business initiative. The Rural Hub model forms part of SPAR’s drive to support and empower small-scale local farmers, create jobs, and sustain local economies by creating an eco-system that provides affordable, nutritious food for all.

Black Friday blues for SA as shoppers go online

Written by Super User on 30 November 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Marvin Charles

Early statistics released at the weekend have shown a significant slump in in-store Black Friday sales this year.

SA retailers turn from China to source local clothes

Written by Super User on 30 November 2020. Posted in No Category Tags.

Staff Writer: Janice Kew

South African retailers including The Foschini Group and Woolworths are increasing investment in local clothing manufacturers - both to reduce a dependency on Chinese imports and secure a supply chain thrown into disarray by Covid-19 restrictions.