Play with Pick ‘n Pay

SHOPTALK Play with Pick ‘n Pay Pick ‘n Pay has launched Pick ‘n Play - a digital download service for music, ringtones and airtime. I believe it is a smart move that will see the retailer get in touch with a younger generation who probably have very little interest in Pick ‘n Pay, the store, but would get great value out of the online airtime, ringtone and music sales. You can also go into a store and buy a voucher to use it online - I am not sure who would use that particular service though, when you could just use a credit card to make a purchase. However, the site itself works really well - its quick, functional and easy to navigate. On the down side – the selection of songs is limited at this stage. I believe it will grow quickly, even though it is more expensive than musica.co.za, and far more expensive than music sharing...but at least it is legal. Craig Ballantyne craig@fastmoving.co.za Please feel free to make comments or raise new issues by emailing the editor editor@fastmoving.co.za NEWSBYTES Sasko settles with FAWU In a joint statement issued on Monday, it was confirmed that Sasko Bakeries had reached a wage agreement with the Food & Allied Workers Union (FAWU), ending a nationwide strike that began on August 17, 2006. As of Friday, 8 September 2006, bakery employees returned to work and Sasko and Duens bread will again be available. Read more. Retailers voice further concerns of DTI proposal The country's six largest clothing retailers have said that further concerns have emerged as they compile the necessary information in response to the government's proposed imposition of quotas on Chinese clothing imports. 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