Seismic consumer preference shifts are underway as a growing number of customers are becoming more discerning with their purchases, with the quest to maximise value being the primary influence of their purchasing decisions rather than the pursuit of brand loyalty and affinity, which used to be the case in the past, says John Nicolakakis, CEO of Roman’s Pizza.
Nicolakakis says these evolving shopping and consumption patterns are largely in response to the rising cost of living and the depleting value of disposable income, which has been placed under severe strain by a range of factors, including high…
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Van der Merwe was watching a rugby test against the British Lions at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria. In the packed stadium, there was only one empty seat – next to Van der Merwe.
\”Who does that seat belong to?\” asked his neighbour.
\”It\’s for my wife.\”
\”But why isn\’t she here?\”
\”She died.\”
\”So why didn\’t you give the ticket to one of your friends?\”
\”They\’ve all gone to the funeral.\”
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Jislaaik – an expression of surprise [yis-liike] This is usually said when trying to express surprise or wonder.Example: “Jislaaik, you gave me a fright!”