The VAT rate has been increased from 14 to 15% during the 2018 budget speech before parliament. It is acknowledged that this change will have an impact on your business. The implementation date for the new VAT rate is 1 April, which means...
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Arch Retail Systems is a leading retail management software solution in Southern Africa, with in excess of 1 300 stores applying the solution. The client base includes major national retail groups such as OK Foods, Cambridge Foods, Jumbo Cash & Carry, Ultra Liquors and President...
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The past couple a years has seen the OK Foods Group grow store numbers dramatically from both acquisitions and new store openings. The standing of the brand in the retail landscape has also grown strongly, as is evident from a large number of new members switching brands. Upgrading...
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It is a known fact that Arch as a software operational management tool is comprehensive in its functionality. The real benefits of the Arch suite of products will only be enjoyed once it is optimally employed in the business. There are many instances (also see article in this newsletter)...
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OK Foods Bultfontein recently opened its doors to expectant local customers, with the usual excitement associated with such an event. The store is a joint venture between OK Foods and Senwes, who has a strong presence not only in Bultfontein, but also in the region. The Bultfontein store...
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A new shopping centre, Village Plaza, was recently completed in Gordons Bay. It houses the brand new Village Market, a superb store offering the discerning shopper top class quality at affordable prices. This modern store has the following departments, i.e. Butchery, Bakery, Deli, Wine section, Groceries, Fruit and...
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OK Foods, franchise division of Shoprite Checkers, recently held their annual conference in St. Petersburg, Russia. Spinnaker Software, preferred POS supplier to OK with Arch Retail Systems, was honoured to have been as invited to attend. [caption id="attachment_3578" align="alignnone" width="400"] Mr Pieter Engelbrecht, newly appointed CEO of Shoprite...
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We are all aware of tough trading conditions and a very competitive retail landscape in South Africa. It is therefore imperative that retailers optimise efficiency in their operations to ensure not only survival, but to also meet set-out growth objectives. Arch Retail, with functionality developed to meet...
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OK Foods, franchise division of Shoprite Checkers, recently held its annual conference in St Petersburg, Russia. Spinnaker Software, preferred POS supplier to OK with Arch Retail Systems, was honoured to have been invited to attend.[caption id="attachment_3559" align="alignnone" width="816"] Nico Heyneke from OK Foods Richards Bay delivering his...
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The world of work is changing. Some have coined this the ‘fourth industrial revolution' and is being fueled by constant transformation and evolving technologies. The reality is that, according to the Work Economic Forum, 65% of children in primary schools today, will work in jobs that don't...
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