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Globally, this is a tough time for brands. As consumers feel the pinch worldwide from rising food and fuel prices, purchasing behaviour will change, impacting on brand campaigns. Rosie Hawkins, new global head of brand and communications research for global market insight and information group TNS, says, however, that there are some things consumers do not give up on.

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Theft is one of the major concerns facing the retail industry today, a fact that was highlighted during the recent Retail Loss Prevention Conference, held last month at the Southern Sun conference centre in Sandton.