ED'S COMMENT
// IT IS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW THERE IS ALWAYS A MARKET FOR
SOMETHING NEW - EVEN WHEN YOU THINK IT ALL HAS BEEN DONE //
AND INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS
New things
to come
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THE MOST EXCITING part about working on when we report back on these two events and some of
this magazine is being the first to know about all the new products to look out for.
the new innovative products and tools that are
about to be launched.
I just returned from two Trade shows, one being
In this issue you will find a few exciting things to
read about. For one, the amazing things Q20 is doing
for the protection of the African wild dog (p11).
Vermont Sales and the other Matus. Both companies Another interesting development is the changes with
are well respected wholesalers and both have added regard to Skil products and its effect on the local
a variety of new products to their already impressive market (p19). Paint Trend ‘n Trade is a new specialised
arsenals for retailers to choose from. retail store from the Essential Hardware Group is about
It is interesting to see how there is always a market
for something new - even when you think it all has
been done. Innovation is a key driver in a competitive
to enter the local market. This will encompass the Paint
and Décor and specialised coatings market (p20).
The Retail Survey recently released by PwC focuses
economy. New products make it onto the shelves and specifically on retailers and what consumers want
others see a downturn. Keep a look out in the next issue and expect from a retailer. It is clear retailers need to
invest in the future to keep
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