Retail in a recession is a hard sale and only the tough, innovative survive and thrive. This month, we discuss the effects on marketers, consumers and retailers.

The Times | Sowetan Retail Awards which took place last night within a retail wonderland at the Northgate ice rink was a night to honour those retailer brands that surpassed expectation and continue to wow consumers despite the thinner purse syndrome. Check out the pics in the gallery.

Nikki Rule from KFC, one of last night’s big winners, is this month’s industry mover and shaker.

Catch a view of other high rollers at Avusa Media’s final Poker Evening which took place in Joburg at Metro restaurant and photos from last month’s Sowetan Women’s club held in Mafikeng.

www.timesLIVE.co.za - the new digital home of Sunday Times and The Times, launched earlier this month. Go try out the new site and keep an eye on your inbox for exciting competitions coming your way.

The Times and Sowetan Retail Awards 2009 Many new and niche retailers narrowly beat their competitors to win South Africa’s top shopping…	Launch of www.timeslive.co.za Launched on Monday, 14 September, Times LIVE (www.timeslive.co.za) is the new and improved…
Donkeys, Sharks, Ostriches… Donkeys, sharks, ostriches… the recession has brought out the animal in all of us…	Be a man, Gary There’s a growing sense amongst the hairy-chested that Gary the Tooth Fairy…
When the going gets tough Despite the recession and rising inflation, we can’t stop shopping because all of us…	Did you know? K citizens have paid off more of its credit card debt in February 2009 than at any other…
Industry Profile - Nikki Rule - YUM Nikki Rule is busy. As if being YUM! Restaurants (KFC) International Chief Marketing Officer…	Hot Stuff Gadgets This is an iPhone-contender with several smartphone features…
Green Tip of the Month South Africa has perfectly acceptable tap water. If you’re worried about the chemicals…	Avusa Media Poker Evening at Metro View photos from this event…