The insatiable appetite of Famous Brands have now seen them swallow up Mugg & Bean for an estimated R105 million. News coming out of Mugg & Bean is that Ben Filmalter, CEO and founder of the group has sold 100% of the company.
Hand over date is set for September this year and other details I [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Famous Brands Gobbles Up Mugg & Bean
Posted by Addict in July 27th, 2009
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A Picture Tells A Thousand Words
Posted by Addict in July 24th, 2009
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Posted in: Just Stuff
A More Than Adequate Response From 711
Posted by Addict in July 23rd, 2009
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What can I say, sometimes people just surprise you and such was the case when I received a response today from 711 in Senderwood.
Without going into too much detail regarding the explanation or the reasons behind the challenges they are facing, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the response [...]
An Excuse And A Half From Cadburys
Posted by Addict in July 23rd, 2009
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Posted in: Anger, Bitching & Moaning, Where To..., advice Tags: cadburys, Chocolate, consumer, price
Well I suppose I should be thankful that I received a response albeit a pretty piss poor one at that.
[All comments in RED BRACKETS are my own] I think the letter poses more questions than it answers.
First the email covering letter
Dear Consumer,
Thank you for your comments regarding our products. [You must be so excited to [...]
Att: Pedro At 711 Senderwood
Posted by Addict in July 22nd, 2009
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Dear Sir (The Owner Of The 7Eleven In Senderwood)
As you refused to take my call from your store this evening or allow your staff to give me a number where I could contact you directly, I thought it may be easier just to write you than to call you at the store tomorrow as you [...]
