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Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing - Euromonitor Intl

Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing - Euromonitor Intl

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

The rising popularity of cocktails among South African consumer

30 Oct 2024

Report reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday

Report reveals generational shopping preferences ahead of Black Friday

9 Oct 2024

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Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Stacy Saggers, Kantar 22 Aug 2023

South Africa's growing love for 'local is lekker' fast food

South Africa's growing love for 'local is lekker' fast food

Insight Survey 21 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf How consumers feel about retail differs from consumer segment to consumer segment

The impact of economic conditions on the retail market and different consumer segments

10 Aug 2023

Source: © Research Gate Traditional Trade has experienced an impressive post Covid-19 resurgence, with good figures in FMCG sales in 2023

A renaissance in SA's traditional trade sector, with 23.6% growth

7 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping

Maps shows changes in consumer behaviour, shopping patterns and media consumption

4 Aug 2023

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

JNPR 4 Aug 2023

Does SA's growing middle market offer hope for the future?

Does SA's growing middle market offer hope for the future?

BrandMapp 3 Aug 2023

Image source: perig76 –

Why 360-degree technology is key to an efficient, tailored retail experience

Peter Ludi 2 Aug 2023

Heineken, Moutai and Moët & Chandon are the most valuable liquor brands

31 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) have formed a partnership

Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management join forces

27 Jul 2023

3 shopper profiles decoded

3 shopper profiles decoded

Smart Media 25 Jul 2023

Source: © University of Pretoria Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers

5 shifts in the informal trading landscape impacting the sector

Sheetal Patel and Mushambi Mutuma, Accenture in Africa 24 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey identifies five key areas impacting consumer spend and shaping shopping trends

5 key areas impacting consumer spend, shaping shopping trends

21 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The past decade has seen the consumption of alcohol by category change significantly in South Africa

SA's alcohol brand consumption changes dramatically

17 Jul 2023

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

BMi Research 13 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The South African Customer Experience Report has found that consumers no longer have empathy for brands, and instead have developed a striking state of apathy

Consumers settle for good enough while brands create the leaky bucket syndrome

12 Jul 2023

State of the Retail Nation - Cooking oil has highest inflation rate

11 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look

Liqui Fruit's new fresh, modern packaging design launches

7 Jul 2023

Source: City Sightseeing SA SABeerdle is the South African Breweries (SAB) latest campaign to educate consumers about the positive impact that beer has on the economy

SABeerdle: Educating consumers on the positive impact of beer on the economy

4 Jul 2023

Source: Elmar Gubisch [www.[123rf.com 123rf]] The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), will declare Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, as a “possible carcinogenic to humans” this month

Aspartame under the spotlight as WHO declares it a "possible carcinogenic to humans"

Danette Breitenbach 3 Jul 2023

Fur babies are part of the family for SA's middle-class

Fur babies are part of the family for SA's middle-class

BrandMapp 30 Jun 2023

Image source: PwC South Africa Economic Outlook Report

Five challenges business needs to respond to - PwC SA Economic Outlook

28 Jun 2023

Transforming retail advertising: exploring Smart Media's latest solutions

Transforming retail advertising: exploring Smart Media's latest solutions

Smart Media 28 Jun 2023

Source: © Shoprite Holdings Checkers is currently trialling a subscription deliver service, Xtra Savings Plus.

Checkers trials Xtra Savings Plus

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

Greenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the FMCG sector

Trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the FMCG sector

Meltwater 22 Jun 2023

Colin Erasmus, chief operations officer at Microsoft South Africa

Retail staff want more tech, research reveals

20 Jun 2023

Age plays a role: Older shoppers outperform younger consumers in most categories

19 Jun 2023

Are sugar and caffeine fizzling out of South Africa's soft drinks market?

Are sugar and caffeine fizzling out of South Africa's soft drinks market?

Insight Survey 19 Jun 2023

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Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Stacy Saggers, Kantar 22 Aug 2023

South Africa's growing love for 'local is lekker' fast food

South Africa's growing love for 'local is lekker' fast food

Insight Survey 21 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf How consumers feel about retail differs from consumer segment to consumer segment

The impact of economic conditions on the retail market and different consumer segments

10 Aug 2023

Source: © Research Gate Traditional Trade has experienced an impressive post Covid-19 resurgence, with good figures in FMCG sales in 2023

A renaissance in SA's traditional trade sector, with 23.6% growth

7 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping

Maps shows changes in consumer behaviour, shopping patterns and media consumption

4 Aug 2023

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

JNPR 4 Aug 2023

Does SA's growing middle market offer hope for the future?

Does SA's growing middle market offer hope for the future?

BrandMapp 3 Aug 2023

Image source: perig76 –

Why 360-degree technology is key to an efficient, tailored retail experience

Peter Ludi 2 Aug 2023

Heineken, Moutai and Moët & Chandon are the most valuable liquor brands

31 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) have formed a partnership

Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management join forces

27 Jul 2023

3 shopper profiles decoded

3 shopper profiles decoded

Smart Media 25 Jul 2023

Source: © University of Pretoria Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers

5 shifts in the informal trading landscape impacting the sector

Sheetal Patel and Mushambi Mutuma, Accenture in Africa 24 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey identifies five key areas impacting consumer spend and shaping shopping trends

5 key areas impacting consumer spend, shaping shopping trends

21 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The past decade has seen the consumption of alcohol by category change significantly in South Africa

SA's alcohol brand consumption changes dramatically

17 Jul 2023

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

BMi Research 13 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The South African Customer Experience Report has found that consumers no longer have empathy for brands, and instead have developed a striking state of apathy

Consumers settle for good enough while brands create the leaky bucket syndrome

12 Jul 2023

State of the Retail Nation - Cooking oil has highest inflation rate

11 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look

Liqui Fruit's new fresh, modern packaging design launches

7 Jul 2023

Source: City Sightseeing SA SABeerdle is the South African Breweries (SAB) latest campaign to educate consumers about the positive impact that beer has on the economy

SABeerdle: Educating consumers on the positive impact of beer on the economy

4 Jul 2023

Source: Elmar Gubisch [www.[123rf.com 123rf]] The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), will declare Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, as a “possible carcinogenic to humans” this month

Aspartame under the spotlight as WHO declares it a "possible carcinogenic to humans"

Danette Breitenbach 3 Jul 2023

Fur babies are part of the family for SA's middle-class

Fur babies are part of the family for SA's middle-class

BrandMapp 30 Jun 2023

Image source: PwC South Africa Economic Outlook Report

Five challenges business needs to respond to - PwC SA Economic Outlook

28 Jun 2023

Transforming retail advertising: exploring Smart Media's latest solutions

Transforming retail advertising: exploring Smart Media's latest solutions

Smart Media 28 Jun 2023

Source: © Shoprite Holdings Checkers is currently trialling a subscription deliver service, Xtra Savings Plus.

Checkers trials Xtra Savings Plus

Danette Breitenbach 23 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

Greenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the FMCG sector

Trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the FMCG sector

Meltwater 22 Jun 2023

Colin Erasmus, chief operations officer at Microsoft South Africa

Retail staff want more tech, research reveals

20 Jun 2023

Age plays a role: Older shoppers outperform younger consumers in most categories

19 Jun 2023

Are sugar and caffeine fizzling out of South Africa's soft drinks market?

Are sugar and caffeine fizzling out of South Africa's soft drinks market?

Insight Survey 19 Jun 2023

Brand Finance Luxury & Premium 50 2023 led by Porsche... again

14 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Business confidence index falls further in second quarter - survey

Radhika Anilkumar and Sinchita Mitra 8 Jun 2023

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Jun 2023

Coordination, enforcement needed to stem tide of illicit economy

31 May 2023

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

Luxury retail execs bullish about rising revenues

25 May 2023

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

22 May 2023

Spending habits of SA's taxi commuters unpacked

Spending habits of SA's taxi commuters unpacked

19 May 2023

South African retail sales decline 1.6% in March

17 May 2023

Load shedding leaves SA's pie industry cold

Load shedding leaves SA's pie industry cold

Dana Braithwaite, BMi Research 17 May 2023

Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

Could local street traders ease the burden of soaring food prices?

Marc Wegerif 12 May 2023

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