After a difficult decade where working capital was decimated, Edgars Stores is in the process of re-positioning its brand and upgrading its retail outlets across Zimbabwe in a bid to secure its position as market leader within South Africa's retail industry. During the period of hyperinflation between 2007 and 2008 Edgars was forced to consolidate and relinquish its poorer performing stores. By the end of 2010 the number of retail outlets had fallen to 33, however despite losing 43 percent of its stores, Edgars managed to retain 62 percent of its trading space which ...

The March issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month's cover story explores the various types of solar power plants harnessing the power of the sun, beyond the photovoltaic panel. Industry leaders turn to Energy Digital for the latest news about cutting edge energy technologies, global energy infrastructure, developments in green and sustainable energy and the corporate activity in the sector. The March Issue Features: - The Remote Controlled Mine: Robotic and Virtual Mining Machinery ...

In the March issue of Business Review Australia, the CEO of the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCAL), Dr. Katherine Woodthorpe, reveals an overview of the venture capital industry. Dr. Woodthorpe hits on a series of trends, challenges and success stories impacting Australia's VC sector. "Successful Venture Capital investments have had immense follow-on effects over the long-term such as job creation, tax revenue, and the other broader economic effects. One of the greatest challenges facing the Australian Venture Capital sector is the shortage ...

Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, delves into the reasons for China's construction boom. While the construction industry in the West is just beginning to recover from the global economic crisis, development in China has been booming for the last decade. Prompted by a lack of work in the United States, Canada and Europe as a result of the global economic recession, large architecture, general contracting and trade firms are taking their services and experience to China to create a niche in this emerging market. ...

Outcomes UK is promoting its mock inspection services to Local Authorities in response to the recently published Munro review. The Munro review of child protection reinforces that Local Authorities will be increasingly under the spotlight in their accountability for the provision of high quality services to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. The review highlights a potential policy change to focus on unannounced inspections in order to enable the Local Authority to focus on the delivery of quality services rather than the preparation for announced inspections. ...

The time for speculation is over at last. The American college basketball bracket has been set and Intertops Sportsbook is running several free contests to add to the excitement of March Madness. The popular US-friendly online sportsbook will award $25,000 in its annual College Hoops March Madness Bracket contest and is giving away more cash and prizes in other free contests this month. "Correctly predicting the outcome of 63 games is hard, there's no doubt about that," said a spokesperson from Intertops Sportsbook, the world's very first and still most popular online ...

Tiburon Strategic Advisors, a market research and strategy consulting firm serving a wide variety of financial institutions and investment managers, will hold its twentieth Tiburon CEO Summit, a semi-annual event for executive level clients and special guests, April 13-14, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York City. Click here to review the tentative client invitee list and agenda. Tiburon's Managing Principal, Charles "Chip" Roame, will open Tiburon CEO Summit XX by addressing the state of the financial services industry. Mr. Roame's comments will address both ...

Lipoboost is a significant advance in cosmetic surgery. Developed by Dr Park Ave CEO, Dr. Paul Fondacaro, Lipoboost moves your body fat -- from places where you don't want it, to places you do - with safer, lower-cost, and longer-lasting results. Now you can reuse your own body tissue to improve your: face; hands; bust; and buttocks. This trademarked technique is offered exclusively at Dr Park Ave facilities. The concept is straightforward, yet uniquely effective. For years, patients have longed to remove unwanted inches from problem areas, and be able to use those ...

Aussie Rules has become the heart of a new exhibition at Melbourne's National Sports Museum. The Yiloga! Tiwi Footy exhibition opens on April 11th 2011 and will explore the influence of the Australian Football League (AFL) on a small indigenous community located in the Timor Sea. Margaret Birtley, general manager of the National Sports Museum, said in a statement that the exhibition is colourful, exciting and intended to boost the understanding of the Tiwi culture and its association with the AFL. Memorabilia, photographs and team kits will be on display to illustrate ...

Green Smoke , the premier brand of electronic cigarettes, is having a St. Patrick's Day Sale, March 14th-17th. All starter kits, cartridge five-packs and carrying cases will be sold at 15 percent off the regular price. "Green Smoke e-cigarettes are great for partying on St. Patty's Day or any other day," Green Smoke promotional director Ken Berg said. "Whether it's a party at somebody's house or at a bar, there is no need to miss a minute of the celebration to step outside for a smoke. You can use e-cigarettes in many places where traditional cigarettes are prohibited." One ...

There's nothing quite like the thrill of a race and those participating in the Gold Coast Triathlon are sure to agree. A 750-metre swim, followed by a 20km cycle and five km run are scheduled for Sunday May 1st 2011. The triathlon is also known as the Luke Harrop Memorial after a sportsman who died during a training ride on the Gold Coast in 2002. Organisers of the race named in his honour say he was extremely popular, as well as being keen and dedicated to the sport. Athletes taking part on May 1st must check in at 05:15 local time, but the race begins at 07:30 ...

Motor fans should get ready for an action-packed weekend next month as the V8 Supercars series returns to Perth. The championship did not visit Western Australia in 2010, so locals and travellers alike will be looking to make up for it this time around. As well as the main event, five supporting categories of vehicles will take part in the Trading Post Perth Challenge. The Australian Superbike Championships, Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series, Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series and the Touring Car Masters will all see drivers showcasing their ...

The Cairns Blues Festival is returning to the city for the third time and will be headlined by Eric Bibb and Ian Moss. It will give people the chance to enjoy the weather, location and some of the best tunes around. Bibb is a Grammy-nominated artist who hails from New York, while Moss is an Australian native who is also a member of the band Cold Chisel. Some 13 performers will take to the two stages over the course of the day, with Phil Manning, Chase The Sun and Mason Rack Band among the others playing. Held in the surroundings of Fogarty Park on the Cairns ...

Taking place for the 38th year, The 2011 Harrogate International Youth Festival has become one of the most popular youth music events in Europe, with attendees coming along from all over Europe. In addition to the music on show visitors can look forward to dance troupes, performance art shows and more. The festival's concerts and shows will take place in various venues around picturesque Harrogate, including at the town's Royal Hall. Also included on the agenda are beautiful venues Ripon Cathedral and the Sun Pavilion, stunning places in which to enjoy live youth music. The ...

Keith Urban will head to Brisbane to wrap up the Australian leg of his Get Closer 2011 world tour. The musician is taking to the stage from 19:30 local time at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday April 15th and Saturday April 16th. He has already established himself as a key player in the country music industry and is known for having a rock and roll edge to his sound. Urban is married to Australian actress Nicole Kidman and reveals on his official website their union has inspired the title of his latest record Get Closer. "I have always run from intimacy ...

Hit musical Wicked is making its way to Adelaide. One of the most successful shows in recent times, it tells the previously unheard story of the witches of Oz. Set before the Wizard of Oz film, it follows two witches - one green and fiery, the other beautiful and ambitious - who become friends and eventually turn into the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. With 35 major accolades including a Grammy, three Tony Awards and six Helpmann Awards to its name, Wicked has a lot to offer those in Adelaide. Described by the New York Times as the "defining ...

Families heading to Sydney in April will find plenty to keep them occupied at the Royal Easter Show. A variety of farmyard animals will be exhibited at the event, which takes place at the Olympic Park Showground between April 14th and 27th. Those who prefer something a bit more exotic might like to head to the Australian Wildlife Display section, where experts will be on hand to introduce visitors to native creatures. Founder Anthony Stimson will be exhibiting live crocodiles, lizards, snakes and marsupials. The expert is preparing to reveal some interesting ...

Just like their natural counterparts, computer-based viruses evolve quickly. Early versions were relatively localized and obvious. These were often created by nerds and geeks to show off their technical prowess. Nowadays, viruses are more insidious and malicious. Not only are contemporary viruses harder to detect, they also spread more rapidly due to the Internet. Contemporary viruses are also mostly commercial in nature. The number of locations and methods where users can get infected have also multiplied and evolved. Up to the early 90s, infection was generally restricted ...

Released by Playtech, the Iron Man 2 features 5 reels, 25 paylines and multiple free game rounds which increase players winning potential along with fantastic bonus options and Marvel mystery progressive jackpots. Players can also take advantage of an exciting new feature, as the game is played with all 25 paylines fixed and active at all times. Iron Man 2 will be the favourite choice for both beginners and regular players who enjoy playing slot machines and it is very likely to become one of the most popular online casino slots in its time. GAME FEATURES The ...

There's a common misconception that some may have about property damage and bodily injury liability car insurance policies, which is that these types of coverage will protect the policyholder financially for his or her injuries and auto damages following an at-fault accident. As the writers at Online Auto Insurance explain in a new FAQ, liability coverage is actually a type of third-party protection ensuring that policyholders will not have to pay out of pocket for damages that they accidentally inflict on others; it will not pay for damages to the policyholder's car. If ...

This St. Patrick's Day, Bruegger's will help spread the luck of the Irish with their famous, hot-from-the-oven green bagels. An annual tradition that started at a Pittsburgh Bruegger's in 1997, the company will sell its green bagels to guests across the nation on March 16 and March 17 at participating bakeries while supplies last. Bruegger's makes the once-a-year bagels by adding a touch of Irish magic to its traditional bagel dough, which is boiled and baked in the New York-style and served hot from the oven in each of its bakeries. Guests love the quirky St. Patrick's ...

Financial trading website, Online-Spread-Betting.com, has updated the design and layout of their site. The new website offers quicker access around the site as well as a wider range of content and data on the forex, equities and commodity markets. James Worth, Head of Operations for the service, said that the new site will offer visitors the same great trading content and will make accessing it that bit easier. "On www.Online-Spread-Betting.com, we like to think that we have been offering extremely high quality content for several years now, however we felt that ...

The newly launched site for SuuntoWatches, completed by Niche Retail, has been receiving highly positive reviews, according to the results of a survey conducted by the company post-launch. Most visitors to the site who participated in the survey reported an "Excellent" or "Above Average" site experience overall, with an overall agreement that the new Magento-based site was "much better" than the previous site design. Built on the powerful Magento ecommerce platform, Niche Retail's design for SuuntoWatches included a complete overhaul of the existing site, along with ...

American Brick Company (Ambrico) recently discussed the benefits of brick veneer and thin brick products from its showroom in Warren, Michigan. Experts agree that while brick veneer cost may initially be higher at installation then vinyl siding, it has numerous benefits that make the cost well-worth the initial investment. Thin brick typically costs around $6.00 and $12.00 per square foot, depending on which professional installation solution that you choose. As reported by Ambrico, when installed correctly, thin brick cost is minimal when you take into account the durable, ...

Dr. Nicholas Southall, Mobile, AL dentist, invites patients to visit his practice's newly developed educational website for enhanced dental health care information beyond the office. The state-of-the-art website was created to enhance the patient experience for patients of this Mobile cosmetic dentist. The new website for this dentist in Mobile is functioning as the go-between for the practice and the patients. Patients can visit the practice's website to schedule an appointment, view staff bios, download new patient forms and read up on dental services offered by their ...