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Shops & Retail
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The Woolworths Versus Ubuntu Baba Battle Is Over [Audio]
12 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been a month since Shannon McLaughlin’s blog about how Woolies stole her idea went viral. After much back and forth, the two have now made peace.
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Woolworths Caught Out In “100% Pork” Tall Tale
06 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When you buy something that is clearly marked “100% pork”, you probably expect the product to be just that. Enter Woolies and their smoked ham.
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Ubuntu Baba Owner – What If Woolworths Continued To Sell My Product?
01 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In her latest blog post, Ubuntu Baba owner Shannon McLaughlin details what may have happened if Woolworths hadn’t been met with such a public backlash.
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Shoprite’s Share Price Is Taking An Absolute Battering
30 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Shoprite’s share price has plummeted to a 20-year low, and experts believe that it could be tough going for the foreseeable future.
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The Biggest Online Deals For Second Hand Luxury Brands (Burberry, Ralph Lauren Etc.)
24 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
We can’t all afford brand new designer goods. If you shop around, though, you can find very good deals on second hand luxury brands.
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Woolworths Vs Spar Vs Pick N Pay Vs Shoprite – Who’s The Biggest SA Retailer?
23 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the battle to dominate the local retail sector, Woolies finds itself up against its traditional adversaries in Spar, Pick n Pay and Shoprite.
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Yet Another Horror Story About Doing Business With Telkom
22 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Another day, another customer screaming into the void while Telkom continues to drop the ball. You’re not alone.
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You Better Hope You Don’t Own Any Woolworths Shares
18 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Woolworths have had a pretty inauspicious start to 2019, and their share price performance isn’t going to lift those blues.
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Turns Out Adriana Lima Is A Total Badass In The Boxing Ring [Video]
14 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Adriana Lima opens up about boxing, building confidence, being a boss, and what makes up her rigorous health and fitness routine.
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Prada Has Gone Full Frankenstein
14 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Miuccia Prada is getting literary, taking the inspiration for her autumn collection from Mary Shelley’s famous gothic novel, ‘Frankenstein’.
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UPDATED: Ubuntu Baba Owner Gives Woolworths Ultimatum As Battle Heats Up
11 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The owner of Ubuntu Baba has issued Woolworths with an ultimatum, saying she will publicly share her communication with the company if they don’t act quickly.
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Woolworths And Ubuntu Baba Product Theft Meeting – Here’s The Latest
10 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Ubuntu Baba owner Shannon McLaughlin met with representatives from Woolworths. Here’s what came out of that meeting.
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Woolworths Product Theft Has Reached A Whole New Level
08 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the years, Woolworths has been accused of stealing ideas from many local designers, but they’ve never been as brazen as this before.
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How To Save The Planet While Doing Your Festive Season Shopping [Video]
14 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s an easy way to make a difference this festive season, by contributing to conserving and restoring our unique and important ecosystems.
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Amazon Warehouse Robot Puts 24 People In Hospital
07 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
24 people were hospitalised after one of Amazon’s Kiva robots went a little haywire. This is how the hostile takeover begins, people.
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How Much Cash South Africans Spent On Black Friday [Infographic]
06 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Now that the chaos of Black Friday has worn off, we can finally take stock. Turns out South Africans spent billions this year, both online and in stores,
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Buying Christmas Prezzies From Overseas? Read This First
04 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes the perfect gift can only be found online. If you’re ordering from overseas, however, you better get ready to jump through some hoops.
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Largest Ever Study Shows That Owning An Apple Watch Has Massive Benefits [Video]
30 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A study conducted on more than 400 000 adults found that owning an Apple Watch has the potential to change lives in ways they never expected.
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SPAR Trolley Incident Earned This Man R150k
27 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A 78-year-old man who was injured during a shopping trip has received a R150 000 settlement, after he sued SPAR for damages.
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Shame, Woolworths Are Getting The Meal Kit Vibe All Wrong
26 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Woolies are dipping their toes into the meal kit waters, although they might have some work to do before they can rival the industry leaders.
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The High-Speed Black Friday Deal You Don’t Want To Miss
23 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This isn’t one of those ‘15% off some old junk you don’t want’ sales, but rather a deal that will see you save money right through the year.
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Victoria’s Secret Has An Image Problem That’s Costing Serious Money
22 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Famed lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret is experiencing a string of comparable-sales declines, and it’s starting to affect their bottom line.
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The Biggest Problem With All These ‘Amazing’ Black Friday Deals
21 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Black Friday can promise some amazing deals and monster savings, but if you don’t shop smart, it could cost you big in the long run.
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People Are Freaking Out About Cameras Inside The Woolworths Changing Rooms
19 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 3 Comments
Woolworths has come under fire on social media after someone posted about CCTV cameras inside their changing room cubicles.
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The Fascinating History Of The Vibrator
19 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The fascinating history of vibrators, from medical tool right through to revolutionary sex toy, makes for quite a story.
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You’ll Get A Bit Teary-Eyed Watching The #EltonJohnLewis Christmas Ad [Video]
16 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Christmas adverts are often rather tedious, but the same cannot be said for the Elton John and John Lewis collaboration.
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You Won’t Find A Better Deal On Fibre This Festive Season
15 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for a bumper deal on fibre, consider this your Christmas come early. It’s time you hooked yourself up with a cracking deal.
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Harrods Has A Vegetable Butchery Now [Images]
02 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Harrods has unveiled its new Fresh Market hall complete with a ‘vegetable butcher’, who is said to have the knife skills of a sushi chef.
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‘Maid’ And ‘Gardener’ – Observatory Pick N Pay Left Red-Faced
31 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Mugs labelled ‘the maid’ and ‘the gardener’ have been removed from a Pick n Pay store after a social media outcry.
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10 Classic ‘Expectation Vs Reality’ Online Shopping Fails
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve compiled some of the worst ‘expectation vs reality’ online shopping fails out there. Don’t worry, sometimes it’s OK to have a chuckle at somebody else’s expense.
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