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Abil earnings rise 11% on strong growth
May 28, 2008, 10:53 am
Filed under: Local News

African Bank Investments Limited (Abil) posted an 11 percent rise in headline earnings a share to R1.25 for the six months to March as price reductions “facilitated” strong growth momentum, the listed microlender said yesterday.

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Ellerine makes loss on retail after split
May 28, 2008, 10:52 am
Filed under: Local News

Ellerine had made a quarterly retail loss of R73 million after purchaser African Bank Investments Limited (Abil) had split the business into retail and consumer finance, the microlender said yesterday.

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No end in sight for downturn – JD Group
May 28, 2008, 10:51 am
Filed under: Local News

There was no end in sight to the economic downturn, JD Group said yesterday as the furniture retailer’s interim profit fell by half. Computer and gaming sales at its Incredible Connection cash chain were the only silver lining.

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Abil’s Ellerine figures will push retail rivals for clarity
May 28, 2008, 10:50 am
Filed under: Opinion/Analysis

The assertion by African Bank Investments Limited (Abil) that its furniture acquisition, Ellerine, made a retail headline loss of R73 million in just three months will get investors in the JD Group and Lewis wondering what the precise retail profitability in those businesses is.

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Woolies joins world of podcasts
May 28, 2008, 5:55 am
Filed under: Retail
Woolworths Financial Services has launched a podcast designed to help customers manage their money better, making it one of the first South African brands to explore the benefits of new media in this way.

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How digital marketing boosts retail sales
May 28, 2008, 5:54 am
Filed under: Retail
Speaking at the recent Marketing-at-Retail Workshop in Johannesburg, One Digital Media CEO Mike Bosman illustrated why digital media at retail is becoming a force to be reckoned with in South Africa’s retail marketing arena. According to independent research conducted recently on 22 brands, brands stand out 33% more when the particular brand advertises on screen.